OPINION: American issues reflected in Muncie’s community
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Story by Izzy Burks / Inform Muncie
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In the inaugural episode of Capturing the County, hosts Adam Altobella and Zach Carter sit down to discuss Delaware County football, volleyball, and more.
Muncie residents might see farmers like Kody Light at Minnetrista Farmers Market, standing under a white tent selling meat from his cattle with the almost uniformed outfit of farmers–a Carhartt jacket and a baseball cap.
Bodies rush around a set stage, placing props at the top of the show. Giggles reverberate through the black box theatre as busy hands braid hair and place finishing touches on costumes.
For some, sports are just a game, but for others, there is a much deeper meaning to why they play. Muncie Central quarterback Leo Boyd is one who has deeper motivation and inspiration to play the game.
MUNCIE, Ind. -- Election season is in full swing as voters can cast their ballots starting Wednesday.
Shawna Waters is in her second year with Second Harvest Food Bank. She applied after hearing about an inspiring program called “The Big Idea Initiative,” and she now leads the effort that spans 44 schools across eight counties.
MUNCIE, Ind. (NewsLink Indiana) — Almost two months after a mass shooting at a block party left one dead and 18 injured, emotions are still high and families continue to look for answers.
Trigger Warning: This article mentions suicide.
Heading into this clash between two North Central Conference (NCC) rivals, Richmond and Muncie Central, both were desperately looking to flip the script on their seasons. The Bearcats were winless on the season up to this point, and the Red Devils weren’t too far ahead with just one win.
Despite some woes in the past, Muncie Central's 2023 season has been a strong one through 12 games. Notching ten wins on the season following their 10-0 win over Daleville Wednesday, the Bearcats have already exceeded their win total from last season and have the most since 2015.
The seven candidates for Muncie’s three at-large city council positions discussed their viewpoints on stage at a forum at Muncie Central High School Auditorium Sept. 20. The other city positions represented at the forum were city court judge and clerk-treasurer. Over the course of 90 minutes, the ten candidates talked about a variety of issues, such as brownfields and solar energy, the future of the 600,000 square foot Muncie Mall and abandoned homes in Muncie.The use of brownfields and potential solar energy The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies brownfields as “a property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.” As of Feb. 2022, Muncie has 64 brownfield properties that are a part of the Indiana Brownfields Program, according to the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA).In June 2022, the Muncie City Council voted down a proposed solar farm at the former General Motors (GM) property by a 5-4 vote. In a question directed to the at-large city council candidates only, they were asked how they would address the brownfields and solar energy in Muncie.William McIntosh, Democratic candidate, said that the city has to move forward when it comes to environmental issues such as solar energy and brownfields. He also said it is important to think of the big picture as well. Ro Selvey, incumbent Republican at-large councilwoman, said she supported the GM property plan, which failed to pass the city council, but she thought it would have been great for Muncie. When it comes to brownfields, Selvey said she would set some money aside to consult businesses who help write grants for cleaning brownfields.Steve Smith, Libertarian candidate, said that as long as the solar energy projects benefit the community as a whole and not specific organizations and outside interests, he would support solar energy projects.
Muncie has more to offer than just fast-food chains and department stores. The city has made its downtown and surrounding areas a great place to explore and try new things. While every city might have a Walmart and a Taco Bell, not every city has the following places that make Muncie what it is: home.
Soul food in Muncie may seem like a stretch when one has the appetite for it, but when you look into the options of a good ‘ole plate of comfort food, for some, Mama and Son, located in Downtown Muncie, is second to none.
Jeff Robinson, city council president and Democratic candidate for Muncie mayor, announced his plans for the city’s infrastructure, an issue he claimed is “one of the biggest issues on the minds of our citizens.”
Singer-songwriter Don McLean performed at Ball State University’s newly-opened Brown Family Amphitheater Sept. 2. The free performance was open to young and old fans alike with both BSU students and Muncie residents flocking to the venue.
Music surrounds a green field filled with people dressed in rainbows spread out to enjoy the performances.
Justin E. Bonner was arrested in connection to the shooting that occurred at a party at E. Willard St. and S. Hackley St. on July 30 according to a press release from Muncie Police Department.