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Ollie's Bargain Outlet Grand Opening
Ollie's Bargain Outlet, located at 4301 W. Clara Lane, hosted its grand opening Wednesday. The stores mascot, Ollie, was there to welcome shoppers to the new business.
Fan Jam 2018
Ball State Athletics hosted its annual Fall Fan Jam Aug. 25, 2018 at Scheumann Stadium to kick off the 2018 sports schedule. Zach Piatt, DN
Dr. Don Shondell Practice Center
Ball State opened the Dr. Don Shondell Practice Center — a 19,000-square-foot practice facility that will be used by the basketball and volleyball programs — July 21. The facility is part of the $20 million Cardinal Commitment Campaign and will be used for practices, film sessions, team meetings and more. Nate Fields, DN Photo
Delaware County Fair
The 164th annual Delaware County Fair is running July 16-21 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Muncie. The week of events include a demolition derby, a rodeo, motocross races, truck and tractor pulls and the carnival. Rachel Ellis, DN
Multi-car collision causes one to collide with home
A multi-car collision in the area of North Cherry and West Main streets caused one car to collide with a home. The crash occurred after one car ran a stop sign. Only minor injuries were sustained. Brynn Mechem, DN
Community Campus Experience
A Community Campus Event was held on June 16 at North Quad. The campus open house encouraged the community, alumni, prospective students and current students to hangout and play games, visit information booths on a variety of college programs, and take tours of facilities like The Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, The Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Bracken Library, and Emens Auditorium. Rachel Ellis and Carlee Ellison, DN
Food Truck Friday in Cornerstone Park
Food trucks, breweries and bands were at Cornerstone Park on the corner of Main and Madison streets from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 15. Vendors included Greek’s Pizzeria, Speedy Dogs and Sea Salt & Cinnamon. In addition, The Guardian Brewing Company, New Corner Brewing Company and Books & Brews sold beer, and The Bashville Boys and Oldfield and The New Birds provided free entertainment.
Ball State centennial picnic
The university kicked off its centennial celebrations with a community picnic Friday, June 15. This is just the first of many celebratory events throughout the centennial year.
The Leaf Rake: A Ball State tradition
In these photos from the Nov. 9, 1945, edition of The Ball State News, Cardinals gathered to rake leaves around campus. The tradition began during World War II when the campus saw a significant decrease in workers and male student enrollment.
Parents and students reunite after Noblesville school shooting
Noblesville High School students waited to be picked up after being put on lockdown due to a communicative threat and a school shooting at Noblesville West Middle School Friday, May 25. Parents waited in line more than 90 minutes to pick up their kids, though superintendent Beth Niedermeyer said there would be a regular release for those students who wouldn't be able to be picked up. Stephanie Amador, DN Photo
Fresh Thyme Grand Opening
People lined up at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, May 17, for the grand opening of the new Fresh Thyme market on McGalliard Road. People were able to fill their carts with produce, prizes and other goods. Rachel Ellis, DN
Tropical Creatures
The Rinard Orchid Greenhouse host the annual Tropical Creatures event Saturday, May 12, for family and children to learn about certain mammals, insects and plants. Stephanie Amador, DN
Rollover accident on South Madison and East Jackson streets
South Madison and East Jackson streets were briefly closed as emergency responders cleaned up a rollover accident Thursday, May 10. No injuries were sustained. Brynn Mechem, DN
