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• County Prosecutor Looking At Muncie Crash During Police Pursuit May 1, 2024
  Delaware County Prosecutor Eric Hoffman says he’s not ruling out filing charges against a Henry County sheriff’s deputy involved in a recent chase that ended with a fatal crash in Muncie. On April 18, a car driven by Muncie resident Zacrey Kane Antrim, 28, was being pursued by the Henry County deputy when it collided... […]
• Water Mains Relocation In Anderson May 1, 2024
  The Board of Public Works in Anderson has approved the notice to proceed for the relocation of four watermains in Athletic and Edgewater Parks. The Herald Bulletin reports there are three water lines that run through Edgewater Park and one through Athletic Park. The notice to proceed indicates the Edgewater Park work has a substantial... […]
• Muncie Resident Charged In Man’s OD Death May 1, 2024
  A Muncie man is accused of providing a co-worker with a fentanyl pill that led to his fatal overdose. 35 year old Wesley Lee Townsend is charged with dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death and conspiracy to commit dealing in a narcotic drug. The overdose victim — a 25-year-old Anderson man — was... […]
• Two Men Charged In Stabbing May 1, 2024
  Two Muncie residents were arrested Tuesday night after a third man was determined to have been stabbed about 15 times. According to the Star Press, 48 year old Johan Jose Gomez-Vasquez, is charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery. 54 year old Miguel Rodriguez-Vasquez, is preliminarily charged with aiding, inducing or causing attempted murder. The […]
• Boyce Marks 150 School Systems Using Its Software May 1, 2024
  Boyce, a leading provider of cloud-based financial solutions based near Muncie, announced today that more than 150 Indiana public school systems have implemented its Boyce Cloud software. MuncieJournal.com reports officials say it marks a significant step in enhancing financial management within educational institutions through innovative technology. The post Boyce Marks 150 School Systems Using Its […]
• Man Dies from Contributing Factors From March Tornado May 1, 2024
  A person has died of contributing factors more than one month after a tornado struck Randolph County, Indiana – Star Press says Robert G. Blansett II, 73, died April 21st at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  Nearly 40 were injured in our area.  The EF3 tornado is the same one that started in... […]
• Madison County Parks Master Plan Submitted to DNR May 1, 2024
  A big step toward funding the Madison County Parks comprehensive plan has been made with the new Park Board’s submission of the master plan to Indiana Department of Natural Resources. County Engineer Jessica Bastin told Woof Boom News the board welcomes public input. Upcoming public forums will provide those opportunities for people to become involved... […]
• Muncie Grandmother Charged With Hitting Grandchild With Phone April 30, 2024
  A Muncie grandmother has been accused of repeatedly striking her grandchild in the head with a phone. 62 year old Nikki Susan Musick was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery against a family member less than 14 years old. Officials with the Indiana Department of Child Services say on April 23 that Musick struck her... […]
• Winchester Man Dies Of Injuries Following March Tornado April 30, 2024
  A Winchester man died several weeks after being seriously injured when a March 14 tornado struck his hometown. According to the Star Press, 73 year old Robert G. Blansett II died April 21 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Thirty-seven other people suffered storm-related injuries in and near the Randolph County city. The […]
• Vaughn Appointed To Head Visitors Bureau April 30, 2024
  The Board of Directors of Visit Muncie, Incorporated, formerly and more widely known as The Muncie Visitors Bureau, proudly announces the hiring of LaShanta Vaughn as its Executive Director. MuncieJournal.com reports Vaughn stepped into the role April 22. For the last five years, she held positions of Sales Manager and then Director of Sales at... […]