State representative JD Prescott does not want to see a rubber-stamped return to the old methods when the legislature meets to re-examine budgeting priorities early next year. Instead, he wants to see a continuation of the process that began in 2025.
Muncie 38-year-old Gregory Vernon Dupree has received a federal indictment on eight counts of filing false COVID-19 claims. The funds were requested between January 2021 and January 2022 and totaled more than $1 million. The IRS’s Criminal Investigations unit investigated this case.
Long-time Delaware County attorney and Muncie city court judge Amanda Dunnuck is running to become the new judge for Delaware Circuit Court 5. She says experience is a critical element for those who sit behind the bench.
She also commented on recent allegations levied against her by the Republican Party of Delaware County regarding residency. See that interview on YouTube channel Woof Boom Studio B.
The Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce’s Legacy Award is presented annually to an individual who has made extraordinary, sustained, and positive contributions to the Muncie-Delaware County community and who has provided leadership in the development of programs, events, or new traditions that promote goodwill and community pride. Vicki Veach will receive this year, at the event Wednesday (10/21/2026). Cocktails & networking begin at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. At Muncie’s Horizon Convention Center, 401 S. High Street, Muncie IN 47305.
This is Ball State Homecoming Week – the campus dinner was last night, and the today and tomorrow plans are here, from Steering Committee member Liberty Reister
It all builds to game day Saturday – Chase Charlie first, then the parade, then the kick at 3:30 p.m. Against Sacramento State at Schumann Stadium. Keldric Luster named the Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the Week, for the second time this year.
Muncie Community Schools has earned recognition statewide for a major turnaround in its academic success. CEO Chuck Reynolds says that’s the result of a lot of hard work from a community of people working in tandem.
Colts Owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon said in a release: “Our standard is to compete for championships, and I believe a change in leadership is necessary to meet that standard.” They fired general manager Chris Ballard Monday morning.
The “When Rock Legends Came to Muncie” benefit concert will be performed by Ball State music students at 7:30 p.m. Tomorrow (Wednesday) at Pruis Hall. Admission price is a donation to a historical marker commemorating concerts by The Who and Jimi Hendrix that will be placed at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
Chesterfield police officer Vernon “Eugene” Rodgers has been recognized as the Madison County Law Enforcement Foundation Community Hero Award winner for September. Rodgers was honored for his investigation of two critical incidents.
The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster relief is Sunday. If you are still in need of assistance following August’s historic floods, apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
Logistical and technical difficulties postponed Anderson Christian Center executive director Rob Spaulding’s planned “Conversations on a Bench” 24-hour marathon interview session earlier this month. But the event will live on in a new form.
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