Government

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— Muncie, IN—Heather Williams was presented with the “Citizen of the Month Award” at the Muncie City Council meeting Monday night. Council president Jeff Robinson said, “Heather Williams serves as an associate director in Ball State’s Office of Community Engagement and also as the Building Better Neighborhoods program manager working directly with the city’s neighborhood associations to help build capacity and make connections with Ball State faculty, staff, and students and programs.” In her non-profit volunteer work,…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— Muncie, IN—Since the beginning of his administration, Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour has made it abundantly clear that improving and expanding Muncie city parks would be a priority. In fact, in many of the mayor’s frequent community update videos on Facebook, he often highlights new things happening at city parks. MuncieJournal.com spoke with parks superintendent Carl Malone, to get an expanded picture and timeline for a few of the city parks. Cooley Park Cooley Park is tucked…

By Paul Singleton, Executive Director, Delaware County Emergency Communications Center— Muncie, IN—The week of April 11-17, 2021 is celebrated as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. It is the job of public safety telecommunicators to provide a continuous link from those in need to emergency services providers who respond to those needs. Prompt response of law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property. The safety our law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical…

By City of Muncie Communications— Muncie, IN- Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour launched his project “1000 trees in 1000 days” at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site in Heekin Park on Friday, March 19 at 2pm where the first tree planting took place. Muncie is vastly different today than it was 10 years ago, and likely unrecognizable from 50 years ago. Today, asphalt, empty lots, and concrete greet you where proud Ash and Elm trees once lined our city streets. “We have…

By Greg Pence Press Office— Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) today shared details of the annual Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our Congressional District. The deadline to submit artwork is April 16th, 2021. The Artistic Discovery Contest is…

By City of Muncie Communications— Muncie, IN—The City of Muncie has announced a key milestone in the construction of the White River Lofts. Rough framing, windows/doors and roofing work for the project is complete and a topping off ceremony is scheduled on Monday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the White River Lofts to recognize, what developers call a “dry-in” milestone. Located at 400 West Washington Street, the new development will feature 55 luxury apartments, and 2,000 square feet of…

By TogetherDM— Muncie, IN – TogetherDM, a process to develop a new long-range plan for Delaware County and the City of Muncie, has been launched. Coordinated by the Delaware-Muncie Metropolitan Plan Commission (DMMPC), the project will produce a new Delaware Muncie Comprehensive Plan as well as a Strategic Investment Plan for the City of Muncie. Both plans will be completed and presented for adoption by the County Commission and City Council by the end of 2021. “These plans will help set…

By City of Muncie Communications— Muncie, IN- The City of Muncie, Community Development, IHCDA, and anticipated tax abatements from City Council will pave a way for new developments in Muncie. The city was able to take 21 properties from the Muncie Redevelopment Commission that were demolished and will put the properties back on the tax role through one of the secured projects. “Project City View Homes” will provide the city with a total of 48 new units. 21 of those…