The Indiana Animal Rights Alliance (IARA) hosted its first annual Indiana Animal Rights March on Saturday, Sept. 1 at Monument Circle in Indianapolis. The march brought animal rights activists from all over the state and parts of the Midwest to raise awareness about various animal rights issues in Indiana, including animal testing and the consumption of animals for food.
Bevi Bistro opened its second location Oct. 10 in the Village in Muncie. The restaurant and bar will be open late and offer farm-to-table meals, custom cocktails, and over-the-top milkshakes. Leslie Gartrell, DN
Bevi Bistro opened its second location Oct. 10 in the Village in Muncie. The restaurant and bar will be open late and offer farm-to-table meals, custom cocktails, and over-the-top milkshakes. Leslie Gartrell, DN
The Muncie Fire Department takes home the trophy for the fifth annual Battle of the Badges Sept. 18, 2018, at Texas Roadhouse in Muncie. Ten percent of the day's sales will benefit Toys for Tots. Leslie Gartrell, DN
Members of the Muncie Fire Department (right) and Muncie Police Department (left) smile before beginning their fifth annual Battle of the Badges Sept. 18, 2018, at Texas Roadhouse in Muncie. Ten percent of every meal bought during the competition was donated to the charity of the winner's choosing. Leslie Gartrell,DN
Kids play and stop for a picture at the fifth annual Battle of the Badges rib-eating contest at Texas Roadhouse Sept. 18, 2018, at Texas Roadhouse in Muncie. Ten percent of every meal bought during the competition was donated to the charity of the winner's choosing. Leslie Gartrell,DN
Workers, friends and families gather to watch the Muncie Police Department (left) and Muncie Fire Department (right) compete in the fifth annual Battle of the Badges rib-eating contest Sept. 18, 2018, at Texas Roadhouse in Muncie. The winner of the contest won a monetary award which is donated to a charity of their choosing. Leslie Gartrell,DN
A member of the Muncie Fire Department laughs in between bites at the fifth annual Battle of the Badges rib-eating challenge Sept. 18, 2018, at Texas Roadhouse in Muncie. The police department and fire department competed to raise money for selected charities. Leslie Gartrell,DN
Fire chief Eddie Bell nears finishing his plate at the fifth annual Battle of the Badges rib-eating contest Sept. 18, 2018, at Texas Roadhouse in Muncie. The police department and fire department competed to raise money for selected charities. Leslie Gartrell,DN
Members of the Muncie Fire Department (left) and Muncie Police Department (right) eat and laugh as they compete in the fifth annual Battle of the Badges rib-eating contest Sept. 18, 2018, at Texas Roadhouse in Muncie. The winner of the contest won a monetary award which is donated to a charity of their choosing. Leslie Gartrell,DN
A member of the Muncie Police Department works on his plate of ribs at the fifth annual Battle of the Badges Sept. 18, 2018, at Texas Roadhouse in Muncie. The police department and fire department competed to raise money for selected charities. Leslie Gartrell,DN
