Muncie News (Delaware County, IN)IDEM technology upgrade helps communities and businesses, enhances public safety
New e-Service allows near real-time chemical reporting INDIANAPOLIS, IN - When natural disasters strike, fire departments and businesses must work quickly together to safely manage stored chemicals and protect the public. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has a new online reporting tool that makes it easier for businesses to update facility information and provide real-time information to responders who need it. Full StoryMayor McShurley announces Muncie Sanitary District Board Appointment
MUNCIE, IN - Mayor Sharon McShurley announced today that Tom L. Bennington will be her first appointment to the Muncie Sanitary District Board of Commissioners. Bennington, a 20 year Navy veteran and a 21 year administrator of public utilities, was recently defeated in his reelection bid for the office of Delaware County Commissioner and leaves that post at the end of the year. Full Story Plotner Charged with Four Felony Counts
KOKOMO, IN - Recently, a criminal investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Mike Tarrh resulted in the arrest of Daniel Edward Plotner, 33, Greentown, IN. Howard County Sheriff’s Deputies served Plotner with a Howard Superior Court II arrest warrant charging him with four class D felony counts of theft; receiving stolen property. The warrant was served to Plotner at the Howard County Jail where he is currently being held with no bond. Full StoryPublic Justice Sues IHSAA, Monroe County School Corp. for Barring Female Athlete
MONROE COUNTY, IN - Public Justice and its cooperating counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and the Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) late Friday, charging them with discrimination against a 14-year-old student athlete at Bloomington High School South on account of her gender. Full StorySweet Japonic to Play at Doc's Music Hall
Delivering a Flavor Full of Rock, Soul, Funk, Blues and Beyond
MUNCIE, IN - On the music scene for 5 years now, Grand Rapids, MI based Sweet Japonic, has written two Jammie Award-winning albums and has been touring club and college circuits throughout the Midwest. Notably one of the areas hardest working independent bands, they are now reaching out nationally on clear-channel radio stations across the USA with their hit song “She Was Doin’ Fine”. Full StoryIndiana National Guard dedicates new facilityBy William E. Henry GARY, IN - A ceremony was held here at the Indiana National Guard’s new Limited Army Aviation Support Facility dedicating its completion Friday, October 24, 2008. Indiana’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger, Gov. Mitch Daniels, U.S. Senator Evan Bayh, Indiana Congressman Pete Visclosky and Gary’s mayor, Rudy Clay, were among the many distinguished guests to attend the event. Full StoryGhostly Drafts Haunt Heating Bills
IDEM brings Hoosiers Care outreach initiative to Muncie Children's Museum MUNCIE, IN - Ghostly drafts can easily sneak through a home's cracks and crevices, along with expensive heated or cooled air. This wastes millions of Hoosier dollars every year. Full StoryINDOT Cores Centennial Crossing
U.S. 35 Bypass Intersection Will Close Tuesday To Cross-Traffic MUNCIE, IN - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will close Centennial Avenue at the U.S. 35 Muncie Bypass for approximately eight hours next Tuesday. Full StoryEconomic Rescue Package Includes Help for Charities
Provision Permits Tax-free Charitable Transfers from IRAs MUNCIE, IN - As part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a two-year extension of Charitable IRA legislation, making it easier for Americans to give to causes they care about. The Charitable IRA provision, first enacted for 2006 and 2007, has the power to help local charities weather the current economic crisis. The extension goes through 2009. Full Story |
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