The Village wasn’t always as lively as it is now. After the 2008 recession, many buildings sat vacant while landlords tried to find buyers. While some businesses, including Village Green Records and White Rabbit Used Books, survived 2008, the recession coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic saw some businesses move out of the Village and others move in. Jack’s Donuts and Rustic Rebels Geode and Crystal Mine are two businesses that just opened last semester, with ScreenBroidery also moving its location.
Muncie Delta girl's tennis defeated Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conseption 3-2 to advance to the Indiana High School Athletic Assocition (IHSAA) state semifinals June 3.
During the months of June and July, Muncie Community Schools (MCS) is set to provide free summer meals (breakfast and lunch) for those 18 years and younger. These meals are set to be provided across four MCS locations from June 6-July 29, Monday-Friday each week.
Ahead of Delta Girls Tennis' trip to the State Finals, head coach Tim Cleland thinks more about life lessons than wins and losses while coaching. Cleland looks to lead the Lady Eagles to their first State Championship in program history June 3-4, 2022.
The NBA and basketball used to be my favorite sport, but over the years, something changed. Through my disconnect, I yearn to rekindle my passion for the sport where that passion first began: the NBA Finals.
Four people were killed Wednesday in a shooting at a Tulsa medical building on a hospital campus, a police captain said.
While renovations are now underway at Ball State University’s Cooper Science Building, there are years of planning and preparation behind it. The west end of Cooper Science is projected to be done by Spring 2023, and construction for the east end will take effect immediately — expected to be completed by Spring 2024.
Delaware County had two high school softball teams compete for a Regional Championship May 31 and each took home their respective trophies, as Yorktown High School and Cowan High School each advance to the Semi-State Semifinals.
Muncie Central High School’s Early College program has been recognized as one of the best in Indiana by the Urban College Acceleration Network (UCAN), a new initiative of the University of Indianapolis’ (UIndy) Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) in partnership with the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). CELL recently invited MCHS to serve as a Mentor School to other Indiana high schools so they can successfully implement a program similar to that of Muncie Central High School's.
Memorial Day was host to six Delaware County Baseball games, with five different high schools in action. Wapahani and Cowan High School won Sectional Championships, while Wes-Del, Delta and Muncie Central were unsuccessful in their attempts.
No. 1 seed Ball State Baseball (40-19, 32-7 MAC) lost to No. 2 seed Central Michigan (42-17, 30-7 MAC) 11-7 in the final game of the 2022 Mid-American Conference Baseball Championship Tournament May 29, falling just short of making the NCAA Regionals they had been striving for throughout the season.
On Memorial Day, the Ball State Daily News remembers those who lost their lives while serving to protect the freedom and safety of United States citizens.
Hosted by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, Bluesfest showcased the work of seven blues artists from across the country.
After days of rescheduling due to weather, eight Semi-State or Sectional events for Delaware County sports took place across girls tennis, softball and baseball.
Ball State Baseball (40-18, 32-7 MAC) fell to Central Michigan (41-17, 30-7 MAC) 12-3 in game six of the MAC Baseball Championship Tournament. The final game of the 2022 MAC Baseball Championship Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, May 29 at noon, between the Cardinals and Chippewas, at Ball Diamond at First Merchant’s Ballpark Complex in Muncie, Indiana.
Tuesday, May 24, Muncie Community Schools’ (MCS) Board of Trustees approved a proposal from Legacy Life Security. Legacy Life Security’s proposal outlines a security plan where a director of security will be employed to oversee eight Student Resource Officers (SROs).
In their second game of the 2022 MAC Baseball Championship Tournament, the No. 1 seed Ball State Cardinals (40-17, 32-7 MAC) defeated the No. 2 seed Central Michigan Chippewas (39-17, 30-7 MAC) 9-7. The Cardinals are set to face the winner of May 28’s 10:30 a.m. game between Central Michigan and Toledo (33-24, 23-16 MAC) in the Championship Game at approximately 2:30 p.m. May 28.
Five Delaware County High School baseball and softball Sectional games were scheduled to take place May 27. All were postponed and rescheduled for May 28.