A Facebook film crew visited The Muncie Animal Shelter on July 18 to talk with volunteers as they walked dogs and played the mobile game Pokémon Go. DN PHOTO REBECCA KIZER
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Facebook film crew visits Muncie Animal Shelter after Pokémon Go ad goes viral

After a Muncie Animal Shelter Facebook post about the mobile game "Pokémon Go" went viral, Buzzfeed, Huffington Post and USA Today readers across the nation have now heard all about the small college town. The post was simply an advertisement asking local residents to come volunteer to walk dogs as they catch Pokémon. But it caught the world's attention. Currently at nearly 10,000 "likes" and more than 28,000 shares, Facebook itself has even noticed.


Formerly referred to as Gearbox: Muncie, A Maker Hub, the makerspace project has changed its name to  Madjax. PHOTO PROVIDED BY SHELLEY SHEKELL
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Makerspace project announces new name, 1st set of tenants

Since its launch in fall 2014, one major Muncie project has changed its name and is continuing to grow exponentially. Formerly referred to as Gearbox: Muncie, A Maker Hub, the makerspace project has changed its name to better fit its evolving brand, according to a press release. 




PHOTO COURTESY OF ALLISON COFFIN
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Student, alumna meet actor Shia LaBeouf

A Ball State student interning with an Indiana newspaper caught up with “Transformers” actor Shia LaBeouf after the car he was riding in broke down Thursday during his hitchhiking trip across the country.


Local residents have been complaining that narrow roads, such at Petty Road, do not have enough room for cars and pedestrians to walk safely. DN PHOTO SAMANTHA BRAMMER
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Future plans for Petty Road on hold

With every problem there is a solution, but for Petty Road, both Mayor Dennis Tyler and City Superintendent Duke Campbell said they have their hands tied.


LotusFest is from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  on June 4 at the Lotus Yoga Studio. All proceeds from the event will be donated to A Better Way. PHOTO COURTESY OF LOTUS YOGA STUDIO FACEBOOK 
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LotusFest to bring relaxation, wellness

LotusFest is a wellness fair which will be from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 4 at the Lotus Yoga Studio. All proceeds from the event will be donated to A Better Way, which provides a variety of services, including those for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.






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