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By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—On Thursday, the City of Muncie announced the appointment of Joshua Taulbee as the new director of Muncie Animal Care and Services (MACS). Taulbee is a lifelong resident of Muncie, graduated from Ball State in 2015, and has worked for Delaware County for the last 7 years. He serves in multiple board positions, and has a strong background in budget and project management. “I’m passionate about serving my community,” commented Taulbee. His primary goals include building…

April is child abuse prevention month By Eric M. Hoffman, Prosecuting Attorney— MUNCIE, IN—In his New York Times best seller, A Child Called It, author Dave Peltzer said that “childhood should be carefree, playing in the sun; not living a nightmare in the darkness of the soul.”Unfortunately, we know all too well that doesn’t always happen. A report issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services noted that in the Federal Fiscal Year 2022 in the United States,…

By Amanda Schreiber, Press Secretary— STATEHOUSE—Delaware County communities can roll forward with road and bridge projects thanks to a recent boost in state funding supported by State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown). A total of 252 communities across the state will receive over $207 million through Indiana’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. Funds can be used for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items. “Quality roads and bridges are critical to keeping…

By Indiana Department of Homeland Security Press Office— INDIANAPOLIS—In just a matter of days, people across the state will be pausing to take a look at the sky to witness the Total Solar Eclipse. It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime event. On average, a total solar eclipse occurs on a given spot on the planet only once about every 375 years. Portions of Indiana will not be in the path of totality for a total solar eclipse again until 2099. Indiana is…

Sites will connect residents with recovery options By IDHS Office of Public Affairs— INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Small Business Administration will co-host Disaster Loan Outreach Centers for residents who were impacted by the March 14 tornadoes in Delaware and Randolph counties. A Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) is a specific location where residents who suffered damage from the storm can ask questions related to their recovery and receive one-on-one assistance connecting with relevant resources. Locations…

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The Leagues of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County, Anderson-Madison County, Hamilton County, and Howard County in partnership with Woof Boom Radio and WXIN/FOX AND WTTV/CBS will hold a Congressional District 5 Candidate Forum for the public before the 2024 May primary election. The forum will be take place in the auditorium of Anderson High School, 4610 S. Madison Ave., Anderson, Indiana, on Thursday, April 4, from 6-8 p.m. Attendees should park in the North Lot and…

By Chip Taylor— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Ethics Advisory Committee is seeking public comment on draft ethics standards to be included in an Ethics Ordinance to be drafted and presented for consideration by the Muncie City Council in the fall of 2024. The Muncie Ethics Advisory Committee was established by the Muncie City Council in 2023. The resolution establishing the Ethics Advisory Committee charges it with establishing an ethics code to govern the official public conduct and actions of elected officials,…

By Senator Young Press Office— WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Milan Miracle on the Senate floor. On March 20, 1954, Milan High School – enrollment 161 – defeated Muncie Central in the Indiana High School Boys State Championship, making the Indians the smallest school to ever win the single class tournament in Indiana. The team and town are the inspiration for the movie Hoosiers, released in 1986. “The memory…

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County will be one of three sponsors for an Indiana Republican gubernatorial debate watch party at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in the conference room of Ball State University’s Multicultural Center. No watch party is scheduled for the Democrat candidates for governor because Jennifer McCormick is the only candidate on the 2024 Democrat primary ballot. Reservations for the watch party are required and should be made with David J….