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By Indiana American Water— GREENWOOD – Indiana American Water is recognizing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2026 by sharing simple, practical tips customers can use to locate and address common household leaks that waste water, drive up bills, and strain home plumbing. “Finding and fixing leaks can help customers protect their water, homes, businesses and monthly bills,” said Kari Britto, Vice President of Operations, Indiana American Water. “At the same time, Indiana American Water is…

By Jeff Neff— MUNCIE, IN—The Yorktown, Indiana Chamber of Commerce recognized Lena Reid, Communications Manager at Destination: Muncie, with the Community Impact Award during the Chamber’s annual awards celebration in December at Westminster Village. The Community Impact Award honors individuals whose leadership, service, and dedication make a meaningful difference in the Yorktown community and surrounding region. Reid was recognized for her ongoing commitment to strengthening community connections, local storytelling, and initiatives that enhance the quality of place throughout Delaware County….

By Ball State Athletics— MUNCIE, IN—Once again expanding a broadcast relationship that spans decades in East Central Indiana, Ball State Athletics has announced a new radio agreement with Woof Boom Radio that will add Cardinals baseball to the WMUN Radio lineup. Beginning Friday when the Cardinals open their Mid-American Conference schedule with the first game of a home series against Central Michigan, WMUN (92.5 FM and 1340 AM) will carry 26 games on its air, reflecting over half of Ball…

By I&M— FORT WAYNE— At a time when many Hoosiers are worried about rising energy costs, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an American Electric Power (AEP) company, announced today that it will file to reduce base rates — the largest portion of most bills — as part of a comprehensive Customer Benefits Plan. This rate decrease is made possible by the load growth and increased revenue it is experiencing from large customers including data centers. The Customer Benefits Plan also includes…

By Nick Werner— MUNCIE, IN — A new design-build studio is launching to serve Hoosier homeowners who delight in details, who value high-end materials, and who expect more from contractor relationships. 1874 Design Studio offers customers full-service remodeling, specializing in kitchen, bath, and whole-home renovations, serving Central Indiana and beyond. The studio is a division of Knapp Supply Co., a 150-year-old kitchen and bath remodeling and plumbing supply provider. As a design-build business, 1874 Design Studio helps clients reimagine kitchens, bathrooms,…

By Northwest Bank— MUNCIE, IN—Northwest Bank has named Garrett Doan as Regional Commercial Banking Market Executive for Indiana, where he will lead the bank’s commercial banking strategy and teams across the state, with a focus on relationship‑driven growth and strong community presence. In this role, Doan is responsible for overseeing Northwest Bank’s Commercial Bank in Indiana, serving commercial and industrial businesses, and expanding the bank’s commercial banking footprint in key markets including Muncie, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and South Bend/Mishawaka. Doan…

By Tina Black— MUNCIE, IN— Mid-West Metal Products Company, Inc. has announced the promotion of two company executives. Effective January 1, 2026, the Board of Directors has approved the promotion of Chad Smith to President & Chief Executive Officer of Mid-West Metal Products Company, Inc., reflecting the scope of operations across four Muncie locations and international facilities. John W. Smith will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Industrial Division. With this leadership team in place, Mid-West Metal…

By Gary Thomas and Michael Thomas, Owners of Leap Managed IT— MUNCE, IN—If you lead a business, a government agency, or a non-profit here in Indiana, you’ve likely felt the shift. Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) isn’t coming, it’s here. It’s writing emails, analyzing spreadsheets, and changing how work gets done. We also know A.I. isn’t perfect (and it may never be). We’ve all seen A.I.-generated graphics with an extra thumb or answers so far off-base you have to laugh. One of…

Editor’s note: A number of local utilities have sent MuncieJournal.com updates and advice on how to handle the upcoming winter storm. We have combined them all into this one article. Indiana and Michigan Power As a blast of extreme winter cold and snow is expected this weekend, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) wants to help customers stay safe and warm while keeping costs as low as possible. There When You Need Us If there are power outages, I&M employees will respond…