Tuesday, March 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Muncie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Dan Ridenour announced a language-access study to help non-English-speaking residents access city services—he joined Language Matters CEO Lucas Fonseca and city department heads in launching the study last week. The study will use a proven citywide model to collect feedback that will guide future language-access initiatives. Star Press
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Star Press has opened voting for the IU Health Athlete of the Week for March 10-15 and the poll will close Friday, March 21 at noon—voters can choose from 10 local nominees after Bronson Edwards led Delta to a sectional win on March 7. Star Press
- ➤ Ball State women's basketball will play Ole Miss at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, March 21 at Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas for the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The 12th-seeded Cardinals won their conference titles and will try to repeat an upset from 2009. Star Press
- ➤ Ball State women's basketball will face Ole Miss in the first round of the NCAA Tournament after clinching a berth with a record of 27 wins and 7 losses—winning the Mid-American Conference regular season and tournament titles—and the game in Waco, Texas is predicted to end with a 68 to 52 win for Ole Miss due to their strong defense. Star Press
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Horticulture Volunteer Day at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Volunteers can assist the Minnetrista Horticulture team while gaining knowledge about maintaining beautiful gardens.
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Free Tax Preparation Assistance
10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Muncie Public Library - Kennedy Library — Free service — Get free tax preparation assistance, especially for those age 50 and older or unable to afford paid services.
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The Soul of Flavor: Culinary Celebration
1-2:30 p.m. — Muncie Public Library - Kennedy Library — Free entry — Experience a delicious sampling of dishes from local Black-owned culinary businesses followed by a Q&A with the chefs.
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April First Thursday — Madjax Maker Force
5-8 p.m. — Madjax Makerforce — Free entry — Experience an immersive showcase of art, design, and innovation blending the past and future at Madjax.
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Ball State University Singers Spectacular
7-8:30 p.m. — Emens Auditorium — Ticket info not provided — Celebrate 61 years of musical excellence with Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors in a dazzling showcase.
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Muncie Ducks Unlimited Sportsman's Night Out
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Carolina Room — Contact for pricing — Enjoy an evening dedicated to sportsmanship and conservation in a local setting.
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Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert in Muncie
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Emens Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a powerful tribute to the Queen of Soul featuring orchestral arrangements of her greatest hits.
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Chamber Choir Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Sursa Performance Hall — Ticket info not provided — Experience a showcase of musical talents with an ambitious program by the university's premier choir.
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Wind Ensemble Concert
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Sursa Performance Hall — Ticket info available — Celebrate the illustrious career of Thomas Caneva with a musical showcase featuring the Wind Ensemble and guest artists.
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