Muncie Journal

• George and Frances Ball Foundation Awards Nearly $600,000 To Delaware County Initiatives June 1, 2023
  By Kelsey Harrington, Program Officer— MUNCIE, IN—On May 11th, George and Frances Ball Foundation’s Board of Directors met to review quarterly competitive grant requests. More than $600,000 was awarded to 11 area nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. The Foundation’s proactive grantmaking strategy is focused on educational attainment from cradle to career. The collective impact initiative […]
• Muncie Exchange Club Recognizes Outstanding High School Sophomores   May 31, 2023
  By Kallie Sulanke, Member Exchange Club of Muncie—  MUNCIE, IN—The Exchange Club of Muncie honored 29 Muncie tenth-graders from Muncie Central High School and Burris Laboratory School during the Club’s annual Sophomore Honors Day luncheon on Thursday, May 4. As one way to support youth in our community, Exchange Club has hosted this event for […]
• Teaching Youth the Languages of the Next Generation May 30, 2023
  By Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director— MUNCIE, IN—Over the past two years, I have written several articles about the scope of services and activities at the Innovation Connector.  From leasing office space to entrepreneurs, coaching and advising business owners and entrepreneurs, hosting workshops and events, and providing opportunities for networking and coworking, the Innovation Connector […]
• Here’s a Wide Variety of Programs and Activities for Kids To Take Part In This Summer May 26, 2023
  By Leslie Griffin— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN—Discover some of Muncie’s exciting summer programs, perfect for kids of all ages. MuncieJournal.com has put together this listing of all kinds of activities and programs kids can take part in this summer. The programs detailed below are designed to be both fun and educational, offering a mix of entertainment […]
• Indiana Sec. of Education Dr. Katie Jenner Visits Local Schools in Delaware County May 25, 2023
   Secretary addresses Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients By Eliza Guion— MUNCIE, IN — On May 23, Ball Brothers Foundation hosted a reception honoring the foundation’s 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award winner and finalists. Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner was a guest speaker for the evening. In addition to attending the reception, Dr. Jenner […]
• Meridian Health Services Opens New Dental Location On Tillotson Avenue In Muncie May 25, 2023
  By Hannah Dunckel—  MUNCIE, IN – Meridian Dental – Family Dentistry is now open and accepting patients at a new location in Muncie. The new office is conveniently located at 110 N. Tillotson Ave., Muncie and is open Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Oral health […]
• Cornfed Roller Derby Season 10v.2, Game Three On May 27 At Delaware County Fairgrounds May 25, 2023
  By Debra Roberts— MUNCIE, IN – Cornfed Roller Derby (CFRD), will hold their third game of Season 10v.2 on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in the Memorial Building. Cornfed was founded in the spring of 2010, and the team planned on celebrating 10 years of derby in Muncie in May 2020. […]
• Nonprofit Support Network Invites Nonprofit Workers to Celebrate Summer at the Nonprofit Summer Social May 24, 2023
   By Carly Acree King Relationship & Resource Director— MUNCIE, IN – Nonprofit Support Network is celebrating nonprofit workers and volunteers and the kick-off to summer with the Nonprofit Summer Social. The event will take place on Thursday, June 1, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm on the patio of The Fickle Peach, located at 117 E. Charles […]
• Muncie Community Schools ‘Teachers of the Year’ Recognized May 24, 2023
  Support staff, Rising Stars, school partners also honored. By Andy Klotz— Muncie, Ind. – Muncie Community Schools has named the 2022-23 Teachers of the Year at each of its schools. All award recipients were presented with commemorative plaques by their building principals and now become eligible for the overall district Teacher of the Year award, […]
• YMCA of Muncie Receives Major Investment From IU Health East Central Region May 23, 2023
  By Kristen McConnell— MUNCIE, IN—The YMCA of Muncie is gathering community support for a new facility located on the campus of Muncie Central High School.  Local East Central Region philanthropy leaders for the IU Health Foundation approved a multi-year pledge of $5 million from its ECR Community Health Fund to go towards the $31 million […]