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Local Robotics Team Celebrates 20th Season with World Championship Appearance
By PhyXTGears Media Team- EAST CENTRAL INDIANA-After an impressive performance at the Indiana State Championship, FRC Team 1720, also known as the PhyXTGears, recently competed at the FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas. FIRST stands for For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, and its mission ...
4h ago
The Community Foundation's David Sursa Leadership Award 2026 Finalists Announced
By Kallie Sulanke- MUNCIE, IN-The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County recognizes the following finalists for the 2026 David Sursa Leadership Award: Jeffrey Heavilon, Exchange Club of Muncie; Kourtney McCauliff, Cornerstone Center for the Arts; Jeff Tingler, Grow Market; Douglas White, Jackie L. Michael ...
7h ago
Muncie Central, Muncie Police Partnership Prepares Students for Careers in Public Safety
By Andy Klotz- MUNCIE, IN-Salem Wilt wants to be a criminal psychologist. The Muncie Central junior is interested in psychology and in law, so she believes criminal psychology could be the best of both worlds. Becoming a criminal psychologist will take a lot of effort and specialized training, but Wilt is already ahead...
May 13, 2026
Grantee Spotlight: Shafer Leadership Academy Strengthening How Organizations Grow People
By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation- MUNCIE, IN-Organizations of all types face a challenge that rarely shows up on a balance sheet: building strong leadership. They need people who can not only do the job, but also communicate clearly, navigate conflict, motivate others, and guide organizations thro...
May 13, 2026


