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By Vicki Veach— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP), an organization connecting our community and creating a vibrant downtown, announced today initial plans for its third “Fire Up DWNTWN,” a street festival that has drawn over 10,000 people to the heart of the city in each of its last two celebrations. The event, sponsored by Ivy Tech Muncie, will be held from 1pm to 10pm, Saturday September 21st. The event will feature special shape hot-air balloons, a variety of food…

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN—Once upon a time, a little girl named Elisabeth “Betty” Ball lived in the Oakhurst home. She discovered faeries living among the trees and flowers. Betty wore her faerie attire, played games, danced, and skipped through the grass with her magical friends. As a tribute to Betty and her unshakable belief in faeries, thousands of faeries fly into Oakhurst Gardens each year for the enchanted Faeries, Sprites, & Lights at Minnetrista. During this multi-day event, children…

By Kathy Huggler— MUNCIE, IN—Former resident of Muncie and popular local vocalist, Myles Ogea, is revisiting Muncie to sing again with the AHB Concert Band at Westside Park or July 25. Ogea and his crooner style of singing (a la Sinatra) is to be the main focus of this AHB concert, in such classic titles as “Embraceable You” and I’ve Got You Under My Skin” — and more. This AHB concert will take place at Westside Park in Muncie, at…

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—On Saturday, July 13, IRONMAN 70.3 returns to Muncie, celebrating its 45th anniversary. The race, once named the Muncie Endurathon, is one of the Midwest’s most popular triathlons, and the oldest 70.3 distance race in the continental US. In 2022, the Muncie race was voted the number one participant experience in all of the US, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Nearly 1,000 athletes will compete in the long-distance triathlon, which begins with a 1.2-mile swim in…

By Ben Polk— MUNCIE, IN—Soup Crawl is a delicious and heartwarming event benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana. Held in downtown Muncie on Thursday, October 3rd from 5pm to 8pm, the 12th annual Soup Crawl features a variety of soups from local restaurants, all for a good cause. “Last year, despite the rain, we had an incredible turnout and saw the Emily Kimbrough Museum take home the Vicky Copley People’s Choice Award. It was a close race,…

Editor’s note: The following is from the City of Muncie’s Facebook page announced on July 1. “Weather permitting, we will have fireworks as usual on the Fourth of July! This year, Wheeling will NOT be closed during fireworks. You can watch the fireworks from the sidewalk on Fallen Heroes Memorial Bridge, or at any of the other downtown vantage points like Muncie Central or Minnetrista.” By: Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com— MUNCIE,  IN—The City of Muncie will celebrate America’s Independence Day…

By Laurie Lunsford— MUNCIE, IN—Karen Ford is enthusiastically waiting for Saturday, July 13th  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  There will be 6 beautiful gardens throughout the city that will be open for view at the annual Master Gardener Garden Walk.  Karen, along with Master Gardener members, coordinates this community event which is open to everyone. Diversity abounds.  There are small gardens and large open gardens.  You can find them in different parts of town, from downtown Muncie to Heekin Park…

Editor’s note: Due to excessive heat warnings, this event will now be held inside at Inspire Academy, 2801 E 16th St., Muncie. By Tracie Louck, Ball State PBS— MUNCIE, IN – As Daniel Tiger often says, “Things may change and that’s OK. Today we can do things a different way.” The lovable star of “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” on PBS KIDS will once again greet attendees at “Be My Neighbor Day,” which will be held from 1-4 p.m. ET Saturday, June…

By Laurie Lunsford— MUNCIE, IN—A fresh new book, written by a beloved local figure, has recently been released. “I’ve wanted to write this book for a long time,” Jim Needham stated when asked about God’s Still Calling…Seeking God’s Fingerprints.  The book is a legacy about Needham’s life for his grandchildren. Since it is a book that is packed with life stories and lessons learned, it is a great book for all.  In writing the book, Needham generously shares a viewpoint…