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Astemo Announces More Than $11 Million Investment in Muncie Manufacturing Operations
The investment reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to Delaware County By Economic Development Alliance of Muncie & Delaware County— MUNCIE, IN—Astemo Indiana announced plans to invest more than $11 million to expand its Muncie manufacturing operation, reinforcing the…
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‘Moku-Moths’ by Ball State Distinguished Art Professor Patricia Nelson
By Barbara Schafer, Owner— MUNCIE, IN—Gordy Fine Art & Framing is pleased to announce the opening of Moku-Moths, a new exhibition by artist and Ball State University Distinguished Professor of Art Patricia Nelson, opening on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Refreshments will be…
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‘Letters to Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written by Cadet Leo
By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. During the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by area students. We will be publishing one letter each…
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Muncie and Delaware County: A Story That Reaches Far Beyond Our Borders
New community campaign reveals the surprising ways Muncie and Delaware County businesses impact everyday life and the world beyond By Allison Robbins— MUNCIE, IN—The stairs leading to Air Force One. The ladder that helps firefighters reach a family trapped in a burning building.…
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Dr. Jeff Bird: Downtown Muncie is Thriving, Active, and Growing
By Dr. Jeff Bird— MUNCIE, IN—The transformation of Downtown Muncie over the last several years has been dramatic, welcome, and long overdue. I have such fond memories of my youth spending time at the Rivoli and Strand and the one time a year my grandmother would take me to get a…
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YWCA Raises $125,000 at Annual HEELS Event
By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, IN—You may not always get to see the result of your kindness but never doubt that it leaves a mark. That was the message at last week’s annual YWCA Central Indiana HEELS fundraiser, which drew about 400 people and raised $125,000, including an unexpected…
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PhyXTGears Robotics Team to Host Open House on October 29
By Aidan Whiteman, Student Mentor— MATTHEWS, IN—“We are like one big family. When we want to have real conversations, we can. You don’t have to hold back with anyone—you can be yourself and don’t have to hide who you are or who you want to become.” – Kierstyn, a sixth year…
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League of Women Voters Thanks Election Workers and Volunteers
By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—On Election Day, hundreds of volunteers will work the polls. In honor of these volunteers, National Election Hero Day is Monday, Nov. 2. Election Hero Day is a nonpartisan, national celebration. “The League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County…
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Moving Families Forward, Together
By Jenni Marsh— MUNCIE, IN—Children struggling with reading, falling behind on homework, or having difficulty focusing in class may be facing challenges that reach far beyond school. Their adults may be worrying about rent, healthcare costs, or stretching a paycheck to cover…
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Dountonia Batts Hired As Executive Director of the Muncie Human Rights Commission
By Kim Miller, Secretary of the MHRC— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has announced Dountonia S. Batts as the City of Muncie’s new Executive Director of Human Rights. Batts is a former Director of Advising and adjunct professor at Martin University, and…
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Leagues of Women Voters Offers Advice for Election Day
By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Election Day is almost here—Tuesday, Nov. 3. “Remember your voice is powerful, and your vote matters,” said Linda Hanson, Indiana League of Women Voters president and spokesperson for the Muncie-Delaware County League. “The League is here to…
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Dr. Jeff Bird: A Better Understanding of Delaware County Governance
By Dr. Jeff Bird— MUNCIE, IN—I admit I didn’t truly understand much about how our County was governed. While I hold sacred my right to vote and exercise that right regularly, I consider myself an “apolitical person.” In today’s political climate, I’m often befuddled as to why…
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Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce’s Legacy Dinner Honors Vicki Veach
By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, IN— The 2026 Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce Legacy Dinner was held Wednesday, October 21 at the Horizon Convention Center honoring Vicki Veach, Retired Executive Director of the Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. Among those who paid tribute to…