Good morning, Muncie.

Delaware County police honored 17-year-old Hayden DeLong with a Citizen Heroism Award for rescuing two young girls from a car crash on March 27 in Yorktown.

He pulled the children from a smoking car and quickly called for help – an act that saved their lives.

Downtown Muncie will host the First Thursday Gallery Walk on April 2 from 5 to 8 p.m., with open studios, live art sessions and a Community Collage Album at several local venues plus free craft and music activities.

Indiana public school corporations got a new tool to compare performance using a value-added method designed by Ball State University.

The study used Indiana Department of Education data from academic years 2021-22 through 2024-25 to factor in student poverty (a major influence) and demographics.

Magic City Sip & Savor

1:30-5 p.m. — MadJax Makerforce — $45 GA, $60 VIP — Celebrate local craft beer, food, and music in a magical atmosphere.

Ball State University Singers Spectacular

7-9:30 p.m. — Emens Auditorium — Tickets available — Celebrate 62 years of musical excellence with the Ball State University Singers in a fun-filled extravaganza.

Ball State University Singers Spectacular

3-5:30 p.m. — Emens Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 62 years of musical excellence with toe-tapping performances from Indiana's top collegiate entertainment group.

AI Basics for Small Business Owners

9-10 a.m. — Innovation Connector — Free entry — Dive into AI basics with hands-on tips to boost your small business productivity.

Friends Book Sale - Everyone Welcome!

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Friends Of Muncie Public Library — Books at $1 per pound — Discover great deals on gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and more!

Muncie Arbor Day Celebration

9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — Free event — Celebrate Arbor Day with a sapling giveaway, planting demos, and family-friendly crafts.