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By Kelley V Phillips— Muncie, IN— The Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation has awarded $21,250 to local non-profit Red-tail Land Conservancy for renovations at Red-tail Nature Preserve, one of their most popular preserves in Delaware County. This investment will improve and beautify the parking area and other infrastructure that helps visitors have enjoyable and safe experiences such as trails, wildlife observation areas, and gathering spaces. Since 2002, Red-tail Nature Preserve has connected the Cardinal Greenway to the southernmost trails of…

By Susan Fisher, Muncie Public Library— Muncie, IN—Muncie Public Library (MPL) is one of three libraries in the state of Indiana to receive a Lift Every Voice Grant to explore and celebrate African American poetry. Jefferson Township Public Library and Tippecanoe County Public Library were the other two Hoosier recipients. According to a press release from Library of America, forty-nine libraries and other institutions in twenty-four states received grants for public programs as part of Lift Every Voice: Why African American…

By Joy Rediger— Muncie, IN—Urban Light Community Development Corporation is proud to announce The Lighthouse Recovery Home for women has obtained state certification as a Certified Recovery Residence through the Indiana Affiliation of Recovery Residences (INARR). The Lighthouse Recovery Home promotes sustainable, long-term recovery through a faith-based, 3-phase program that restores dignity and develops healthy boundaries. This holistic program is designed to promote sustainable recovery through lifestyle changes in community and relationships; finances; and spiritual, physical and mental health. “We’re…

By Rick Zeigler—Muncie, IN – Community Enhancement Projects, better known as CEP, has announced the completion of a number of projects in 2020. The  projects listed below helped CEP fulfill its annual mission of undertaking beautification efforts in our city that will enhance and improve the quality of life for Muncie residents and visitors. 2020 projects undertaken and completed include: The financing, along with many others, of the relocation of the historic steel-truss bridge recently installed at the Kitselman Gateway The replacement of damaged plantings at Gilbert Park The beautification of medians on either side…

By Dr. Mabala Nyalugwe— Muncie, IN—So much work has been done by various groups and individuals in the African American Community over the years. In November, a panel of our African American leaders was invited to an initial gathering on November 21, at Greater Kingdom Life Ministry, 901 East 29th Street, Muncie IN. Community members met to discuss interests, concerns, and challenges in OUR community and possible strategies of collective action. The meeting was designed to provide a vital resource as…

By Kate H. Elliott— Muncie, IN—Twice a week for six weeks, Ryan McFarland sat 6 feet apart from 10 of his colleagues at Tyson Foods Inc., in Portland. The maintenance supervisor of 13 years could have been assigning repairs or coordinating equipment inspections, but instead, he talked about communication challenges, dove into management exercises, and even tackled homework. “One lesson I have brought back to my team is that not all criticism is bad or negative. I also learned new…

By Sheryl Swingley— Muncie, IN—Solarize Indiana, a grassroots community group, will sponsor a Zoom meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, During the meeting, area residents and business owners will learn how they can plan now to add solar panels on their houses or businesses before there is no longer a federal tax credit, which ends in 2021. The Zoom meeting will involve a 30-minute presentation followed by an hour for questions and answers. There is no charge to attend…

By AARP Indiana— MUNCIE, Ind. – Sustainable Muncie Corporation (SMC) was selected for a $12,500 2020 AARP Community Challenge Grant and plans to bring greater access to broadband internet service to one of Muncie’s east-side neighborhoods. SMC will use the funding from the grant to bring public Internet access to Madjax, a facility centered on supporting makers and building a micro-economy by providing a new kind of community center. This will provide residents of the East Central neighborhood and throughout…