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Bears benefit Muncie Civic Theatre

Shows like the Bears of Blue River benefit concert are great for Muncie Civic Theatre. Not only because they raise funds for the theater, but also because they draw an all-ages crowd, said David Sherrill, technical director for Muncie Civic Theatre.


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OUR VIEW: A double-edged sword

A new study from Ball State's Center for Business and Economic Research says the final 2009 increase to $7.25 — up from $5.15, the wage before 2007 — led to the elimination of 550,000 jobs during the recession. That's not a nice figure to hear, but it's not exactly unexpected either. Instead of filling open positions, employers made due with the workers they had.


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8 inches of snow expected

No cancellations for classes at Ball State University were announced as of Monday evening, but students' plans for a possible snow day were already brewing.


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OUR VIEW: Unpredictable weather heads toward Muncie

Once we left grade school, snow days became a lot less expected. So, now, whenever we are rewarded by the weather gods with a wondrous snow day away from our college courses and responsibilities, it feels like we've hit the jackpot and found the Holy Grail.



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Students to help small town win Pepsi-Cola grant

Instead of dropping $3 million on a Super Bowl advertisement, Pepsi-Cola is donating between $15 million and $20 million in grant money for developing communitites across America, and Alexandria, Ind. is trying to get a part of it.



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Muncie Action Plan to meet

The Muncie Action Plan steering committee will meet at 5 p.m. at Minnetrista to update public officials to establish community goals for Muncie's future.


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Snowfalls continue in Muncie

Muncie continues to be under a winter storm warning, expecting an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow to fall tonight with wind gusts around 35 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Total storm snowfall will reach 4 to 7 inches tonight through tomorrow.



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Economic struggles reflect in hairstyles

Hairdressers are buzzing from client to client, chatting about everything from weather to fashion while each customer patiently waits for their new ‘do to be revealed. Although a quick glance inside these salons shows no sign of a recession, a closer look at the clients' requests may be an indicator of a struggling economy.


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University Senate to vote on Fruesday

In two weeks, the vote to abolish Fruesday could be finalized, but Provost Terry King said President Jo Ann Gora probably won't approve of the plan.




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