Last year’s state property tax bill remains a hot topic of conversation as local governments begin planning budgets around the new law. State representative J.D. Prescott says his stance hasn’t changed. He still supports sweeping reforms.
From WMUN’s Delaware County Today.
DR Horton is expected to break ground on the new Mason Ridge subdivision tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. The news was announced on the City of Muncie’s Facebook page as another example of the way Muncie continues its growth.
“Prescription Drug Takeback” day is this Saturday. The Indiana State Police will accept unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs at state police posts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Needles or sharp objects of any kind will not be accepted.
“I’m so furious I could cry,” A mom wrote to The Times. A school career fair appearance Friday by Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith angered some parents and apparently embarrassed some Valparaiso Community school administrators. The school district confirmed to NWI.com it invited Beckwith to speak at the Valparaiso High School Career Fair, where he was slated to discuss the state of business in Indiana and career opportunities, according to a letter written by Superintendent Jim McCall that was shared with VCS families. In the letter, the superintendent acknowledged that an introduction, read by a student at the event, was taken directly from Beckwith’s official biography online. Part of that introduction referred to “fighting the woke agenda.” McCall wrote that the “political phrase … had no place in our school, and it should have been caught and removed by our staff before it ever reached that student’s hands. We’re sorry for that.” Though some parents alleged that students were not allowed to leave Beckwith’s speech, McCall denied it in his letter, saying that students had to simply stay in the school’s auditorium because of a scheduling gap in the school’s programming and the career fair. Beckwith issued a statement that you can read below:
The Daleville Police Department hopes to purchase tranquilizer guns – with costs up to $2,500 each – to help deal with aggressive dogs in the town. The Herald Bulletin says town officials are considering several options, including the use of tranquilizer guns.
Hugh Jackman is returning to Ball State for the third time since September, this time to deliver next month’s commencement address. University president Geoffrey Mearns told “Delaware County Today” fame has not gone to the mega-star’s head.
Graduation at BSU is one week from this coming Saturday (May 2).
An arrest has been made connected to a March 9 shooting on Anderson’s Pearl Street. The Herald Bulletin says 18-year-old Quadarious Gosha faces three felony charges after a woman was shot in the shoulder and neck area. Gosha was just 17 at the time.
Delaware County sheriff Tony Skinner has some advice for residents who receive phone calls or emails asking for personal information or payment of some sort
From WMUN’s “Delaware County Today.”
Alexandria city clerk-treasurer Darcy VanErman has been ordered to release public records concerning utility financials and water chlorination records. The Herald Bulletin says plaintiff James Peters had made 60 public records requests by July 2025, and Alexandria mayor Todd Naselroad said the volume overwhelmed the three-person clerk-treasurer’s office.
April is National Volunteer Month, and Second Harvest Food Bank’s Bekah Clawson told “Delaware County Today” her organization couldn’t get by without volunteers. In fact, she has the numbers to back that statement up.
The Indiana Hoosiers are coming to Shebek Stadium, and WMUN will have all the action today beginning at 2:45 p.m. Ball State’s baseball team is 11-4 at home this season and will attempt to avenge a 6-4 loss in Bloomington from April 7.
A 17-year-old Delaware County girl says she was sexually assaulted by a Winchester teen she met on Snapchat. The Star Press says 18-year-old James Tanner Byrge faces up to 16 years in prison if he is convicted on all charges in the case.
Lapel is seeking a $9 million loan through the Indiana State Revolving Loan Fund. The Herald Bulletin says the money would be used for the next phase of the town’s project to replace water mains and lead pipes.
Anderson High School claimed it first Madison County boys track championship since 2017, and Pendleton Heights won the county title in girls track for the third straight year. Pendleton’s Addison Stanley and Madison-Grant’s Blayd Harris were named the John McCord Award winners as outstanding girls and boys athletes, respectively.
The annual Very Important Volunteer Award luncheon was hosted last week by the Muncie Noon Rotary Club in partnership with the Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club. Vickie Armstrong Oliver, Ken Glaub, Dottie Kreps and Beth Kroehler won individual ViVA awards. Read more at our free Muncie Journal.com.
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