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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Muncie. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in east-central Indiana can access free groceries at drive-thru events hosted by Second Harvest Food Bank Jan. 20-23 at Callaway Park in Elwood, Morgan Redkey Park in Redkey, Muncie Mall, First Baptist Church in New Castle, and Goodrich Park in Winchester; no ID is needed. Star Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ball State University launched its new STEM Education Center on Friday, Jan. 16 to help solve the teacher shortage. Housed in the College of Sciences and Humanities, the center supports youth camps and teacher training (a key part of its mission) across Indiana. Star Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wapahani and Delta will face off for the Delaware County Girls Basketball Championship at 6 p.m. today at Delta High School — each team having secured blowout wins on Jan. 15. Star Press
- ➤ Delta and Wes-Del faced off in the Delaware County Boys Basketball Tournament Semifinals, with highlights and postgame interviews providing insight into the teams' performance. Star Press
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Uncorking Gut Health
1-3 p.m. — Tonne Winery — $25 — Dive into the flavorful journey of gut health with tasty insights and wellness tips.
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Winter Youth Convention 2026: GLORY
3 PM - 3 PM — Horizon Convention Center — Early tickets start at $25 — Experience a powerful message from Evangelist Demikale Knowles at this exciting youth convention.
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