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By Jason Donati— INDIANAPOLIS – On Tuesday, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) awarded the 2024 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence to seven recipients during the Indiana Partners for Sustainability’s Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Indianapolis. The Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence are Indiana’s most prestigious environmental recognition awards. They are reserved for the most innovative, sustainable, and exemplary programs or projects that positively impact Indiana’s environment and demonstrate measurable environmental, economic, and social benefits. The selection process is…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com— MUNCIE, IN—Tuesday’s Engage Indiana event in Muncie focused on the unique challenges and distinct opportunities for growth of Muncie and the entire East Central Indiana region. The event was created by the Indianapolis Business Journal, IBJ Media and Inside Indiana Business and was part of their Engage Indiana series, which began in 2016. Nathan Felton, CEO of IBJ Media said Tuesday’s event was the first to be held in East Central Indiana. He said the series…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Engage Indiana events take place in every region of the state, and on Tuesday it will be Muncie’s turn to shine a light on all things important to our community. The Engage Indiana event in Muncie will focus on our communities unique challenges and distinct opportunities for growth. Thought leaders from our community will discuss programs designed to help our community thrive. From talent attraction and retention to education and economic development, the event’s speakers,…

By Stacey A. Shannon— MUNCIE, IN—As the world becomes more and more digitally focused, First Merchants Bank is keeping up with digital product offerings but not neglecting the most important aspect of banking: customers. While the bank has 116 locations throughout four states in the Midwest, its headquarters remains in Muncie. Attentive banking “We often use the word attentive,” said Jeff Parsons, Market President. “In the environment where everything is digital now, that can easily mean impersonal. However, we believe…

By Stacey A. Shannon— MUNCIE, IN—As the world becomes more and more digitally focused, First Merchants Bank is keeping up with digital product offerings but not neglecting the most important aspect of banking: customers. While the bank has 116 locations throughout four states in the Midwest, its headquarters remains in Muncie. Attentive banking “We often use the word attentive,” said Jeff Parsons, Market President. “In the environment where everything is digital now, that can easily mean impersonal. However, we believe…

By Stacey A. Shannon— MUNCIE, IN—As the world becomes more and more digitally focused, First Merchants Bank is keeping up with digital product offerings but not neglecting the most important aspect of banking: customers. While the bank has 116 locations throughout four states in the Midwest, its headquarters remains in Muncie. Attentive banking “We often use the word attentive,” said Jeff Parsons, Market President. “In the environment where everything is digital now, that can easily mean impersonal. However, we believe…

By Indiana Michigan Power— MUNCIE, IN, August 16, 2024 – Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) crews continue work on an underground power line rebuild project in Muncie. Starting Monday, August 19, Tillotson Avenue will be closed between W University Avenue and W Riverside Avenue. The closure will allow crews to safely install underground equipment. “The road closure is for one reason — safety” said Rob Keisling, I&M External Affairs manager for East-Central andNortheast Indiana. “There have already been two vehicle accidents…

By Indiana Michigan Power— FORT WAYNE— Strong to severe thunderstorms today and Friday are predicted to impact communities across Indiana Michigan Power’s (I&M) service area. These storms are expected to bring damaging winds, which may lead to downed trees, power outages, local flooding and travel problems. I&M is closely monitoring the weather and is ready to respond if needed. We are encouraging customers to review and practice what to do before, during and after a storm. “We work hard every…