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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Muncie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Target is hosting its car seat trade-in event at stores from April 19 through May 2, where parents can drop off any expired, damaged or outgrown car seat in exchange for a 20% discount on select new car seats & baby gear. This offer applies twice per Target Circle account. Star Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Ball State study shows counties with wind and solar restrictions experienced weaker economic results, losing 8,728 jobs and $204 million in GDP while nearby counties saw slight gains. The brief, produced for the Indiana R-STEP Collaborative (supporting utility-scale projects), informs local policy planning. Star Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ball State students and nonprofit Forward Visions are hosting a nonpartisan candidate forum Saturday, April 11 at 520 E. Main St at the Cornerstone Center for the Arts Legacy room from noon to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Star Press
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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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Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University — $10/adult, free for students — Experience the grandeur of Haydn's classical masterpiece performed by a live orchestra.
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Bob Ross Painting Workshop
4-7 p.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — $65 — Learn Bob Ross’s famous “wet-on-wet” painting technique in a fun and relaxed environment.
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