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Delaware County again leads state in illegal meth labs

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — For the second straight year a central Indiana county leads the state in the highest number of illegal meth labs reported between January and April, according to statistics released by the Indiana State Police. Authorities discovered 68 methamphetamine labs in the four-month period in Delaware County, up from the 42 reported during the same time a year ago, The Star Press (http://tspne.ws/1Kdb58J ) reported. Noble County ranked second in the state with 24 meth labs this year, and only five of Indiana's other 90 counties had 20 labs or more. Scott O'Dell, who oversees the Muncie Police Department's narcotics unit, said Thursday he didn't think thatMuncie and Delaware County had more meth producers in the state.



DIY: Polaroid photo magnets

Some apartments, or dorm room mini-fridges, are bland and boring. These Polaroid photo magnets are the perfect solution to add some color and personality to your space.


University updates Charlie Cardinal logo

In an effort to refresh Ball State's brand, the university has made some minor changes to the Charlie Cardinal logo. The changes includes the removal of the motion lines and deepening of the red.  "It sort of sends a subtle message that things are changing, things are improving," athletic director Mark Sandy said.




Head coach James Whitford talks to his player during a timeout at the game against Central Michigan on Jan. 10 at Worthen Arena. DN PHOTO BREANNA DAUGHERTY

Ball State adds competition, size for next season

Ball State has added five newcomers to its roster, four of which will be eligible to play in the 2015-16 season. Whitford said his staff did a nice job of adding competition for playing time and insurance for the inevitable, such as injuries.