Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
Good morning, Muncie.
The Delaware County Special Needs Prom — now in its 11th year — will be held on May 10 at the Horizon Convention Center, where guests will dress up and dance to celebrate inclusion.
Organizers Lynne Hatfield and Mindy Kemper planned the event to build a community that honors individuals with special needs.
A 69-year-old Muncie attorney, Donald K.
McClellan, was critically injured in a one-vehicle SUV crash along the Muncie Bypass at 7:22 a.m. Wednesday when his vehicle left the road near Delaware County Road 400 South and struck three mailboxes before rolling over—he was taken from IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and later flown by helicopter to an Indianapolis hospital as investigators work to determine the cause.
Today, Ace Hardware launched Ace YardRx—its first subscription service that delivers expert-approved lawn care directly to customers.
The service uses details like location, grass type and yard size to send tailored seasonal treatments from local Ace stores.
Melvin Lee Weaver was convicted of reckless homicide, obstruction of justice and driving while suspended after his fatal crash on the Muncie Bypass, and the Indiana Court of Appeals upheld his judgments—he is now serving a seven-year sentence at Putnamville Correctional Facility with a projected release in January 2027.
Cowan baseball recorded a 5 to 2 win over Monroe Central on Tuesday night after playing with only 10 active players—senior pitcher Gentry Groves threw a complete game with eight strikeouts and junior catcher Jaydon Auker led the offense.
Coach Aaron Wells credited the team's strong defense for turning around their season after a previous loss.
Stand Up for Kids Comedy Night
7:30-9 p.m. — John J. Pruis Hall — Ticketed event — Enjoy laughs with Brent Terhune while supporting local kids in need.
Roses and Pearls Mother's Day Gala Fundraiser
4-7 p.m. — The Walker Event Center — $35 — Celebrate the empowerment of women with brunch, awards, and a fashion show.
Bobby Bowen Family Band Concert
10:30 a.m. — Victory Temple — Free concert — Enjoy uplifting music at this community event with a love offering received.
Imagination Jams
6-8 p.m. — Cornerstone Center for the Arts — Donations appreciated — Experience a unique bingo game with music while supporting children's literacy.
Southside Neighborhood Spring Clean Up
12:30 p.m. — Willard/Macedonia — Community effort — Help keep Sandpiper Lake beautiful with a spring clean-up event.
Glass Artisan Workshop: Mosaic Panel
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — $110 — Craft your own stunning glass mosaic panel in this immersive three-day workshop.
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