Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Muncie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ YMCA of Muncie will host the Tulip Trot 5k on Saturday, Apr. 18 from 8 a.m. to noon to raise Parkinson’s awareness and support its Rock Steady Boxing program — an event organized with Minnetrista Museums and the Parkinson’s Support Group that welcomes all ages with a Kid’s Fun Run. Star Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local sports fans can vote for the IU Health Athlete of the Week for standout performances from April 6-11. The poll remains open through noon Friday, April 17 — nominees include athletes like Grady Mahaffey from Wapahani boys' track. Star Press
- ➤ Delta softball opened its conference play with a 9-7 win over New Castle on April 13 at home, overcoming an early deficit with strong freshman pitching (2-3, 1-0 HHC). The Eagles will play Northeastern today at 5:30 p.m. on the road. Star Press
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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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