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 anyone would want to run for ele...

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 the legacy of Veach were Jeff Scott, Cha...

Muncie Central graduation rate surpasses 94 percent By Juli Metzger- MUNCIE, IN-What started as an idea to ease the transition to high school and launch students on a strong path to graduation has become something much bigger. The concept behind Muncie Central High School's Freshman Academy was straightforward: align t...

By Jara Rowe- MUNCIE, IN. - Open Door Health Services will host its third annual 5K, presented by eKeeper, on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The Monster Dash will bring a Halloween-themed run, children's activities, and fundraising for OB Right Start. The 5K begins at Canan Commons at 9:30 a.m. and follows a scenic route ...