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Abbi Mastagh poses for a photo in her MiddleTown Property Group rental April 18. Jacy Bradley, DN

Tenants raise concerns about property management company

The three tenants didn’t know one another. Canaday, Cameron and Mastagh didn’t live in the same apartment building, and the severity of their problems were different. But their situations were connected. They are among dozens of people who rented from the same property management company — MiddleTown Property Group — and they are among dozens of people who have had problems.




Seasonal switcheroo on its way

 From possibly record temps to rain chances and a weekend forecast that has a semi-wintry feel, Weather Forecaster Ryan Hill tracks it all in his full forecast.


Women’s Golf prepare for postseason

“Golf is a really hard game. The swing comes and goes. There are good days and there are bad days. But what you ultimately build your game on is how consistent you are with your process."


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‘Atomic Heart’—An atomic heartbreak

Despite taking influence from gaming titans like Prey and Bioshock, Atomic Heart doesn't grab player with its world or characters. Even with fun gameplay and a promising development, the game seems to come up short.


Everything You Need to Prepare for Your Master's Degree

A master's degree is one of the most advanced forms of education you can receive, and there are high-level positions that will require you to have it before you're eligible to apply. In this article, we'll provide you with everything you need to prepare for your master's degree.



Cool down to come

Weather Forecaster Rachel Sherfey tracks incoming rain showers and cooler temperatures to end the week. 



Ball State Spring Soccer comes to a close

“I didn’t get a ton of minutes, just in the fall and regular season so this spring has been a really big time for me to get confidence, just get those minutes in and get to make those plays,” Locante said. 


Muncie firefighters under investigation

 In a statement, city officials say some Muncie firefighters are under scrutiny over personal conduct that “occurred without the knowledge or permission of the Muncie Fire Department or the city of Muncie.” 


Third-year psychology major Andria Johnson shops at Well Made Vintage, a newly opened thrift store in the Village, March 21. Jacy Bradley, DN

South View Elementary teacher opens Well Made Vintage, a thrift store in the Village

Seth Pope and Blake Edwards have been friends since they were first-year students at Ball State University. Though Pope was an elementary education major and Edwards went for business administration, what brought them closer was their love of collecting vintage clothing.   Edwards started selling clothes in 2016 while he was in high school, but Pope didn’t start until his second year of college, when he sold vintage clothes on Snapchat.  Pope and Edwards met in 2018, and, once Pope started selling, he asked Edwards if he wanted to put together a pop-up shop.   “When that pop-up shop did well, we were like, ‘Okay, this is something we could definitely continue doing,’” Pope said. “It just sort of built from there.”  Pope and Edwards did not enjoy constantly hosting pop-up shops. They wanted something more stable where people can come in at any time. At the beginning of 2023, they decided to open a thrift shop called Well Made Vintage.