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Muncie
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Muncie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two will be held at La Hacienda, 2620 S. Madison St. from April 9-11, featuring 90-minute shows where Poe historians read four stories paired with themed cocktails — tickets cost $55 and attendance is limited to those 21 or older. Star Press
- ➤ Local historian Chris Flook recounted a 1906 chicken theft in Shedtown, once known as Bloody Run + Boxtown, when neighbor Ella Reed accused Lizzie Keating of stealing her Plymouth Rock hen and judge Frank Gass cleared the charges, recalling the area’s boisterous gas-boom era. Star Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fifth-grader Carini Lyons from Burris Laboratory School advanced to the quarterfinals in the Bob Ross America’s Most Artistic Kid contest as public voting continues until April 9+ if her art wins, it will be featured at the Minnetrista Cultural Center exhibit. Star Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Indiana High School Athletic Association announced new sectional assignments for East Central Indiana fall and winter sports, with Delta and Jay County moving to Class 4A football and adjustments in basketball, soccer, and volleyball for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years. Star Press
- ➤ Delta girls basketball coach Tyronda Benning stepped down April 1 to focus on her family after three seasons that brought three county championships. Delta Athletics posted a job opening as it begins the search for a new head coach. Star Press
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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