Good morning, Muncie.

MadJax Maker Force and The Guardian Brewing Company will host a free summer courtyard concert series on select Saturday evenings in downtown Muncie.

The events at the MadJax Courtyard at 515 E. Main St.—starting with Normal City Slickers on Saturday, June 14—will offer family-friendly live music with food and drinks available from The Guardian Brewing Company.

Michael J. Hicks from Ball State University said new AI tools will soon take over boring jobs and make special human skills more needed—like past changes from the wheel to computers.

He added that workers will need to get more training to adapt to these shifts—helping the labor market grow over time.

Egg prices in Indiana have dropped as local grocery stores now sell a dozen eggs for as low as $2.96 after a USDA report on June 3 showed prices fell from a March peak of $6.23 to an average of $5.12.

Prices vary at retailers — Aldi, Kroger and Walmart offer some of the lowest rates— as the market continues to adjust.

On June 6, eggs from August Egg Company were recalled after they were linked to a salmonella outbreak that caused 79 hospitalizations in nine states — consumers should dispose of or return eggs with plant codes P-6562 or CA5330 and clean any surfaces to reduce risk if severe symptoms occur.

The poll for The Star Press Athlete of the Week for June 3-7 is open until noon Friday, letting readers vote for one of five nominees including reigning champion Drew Fredenburg from Shenandoah baseball who helped secure the team’s first sectional title in 19 years.

Email nominations for next week must include key statistics and accomplishments — votes submitted via email in this poll will not be counted.

Ball State Athletics announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2025 featuring five athletes and one team that won 11 conference titles (including sports like volleyball, track, golf, tennis, and football); the inductees will be honored at a ceremony on Oct.

3 at the Ball State Alumni Center.

Building Strong Foundations for Nonprofits

9:00 – 10:30 AM — Innovation Connector — $25 — Learn best practices for drafting bylaws and setting board member expectations for nonprofit success.

Dazzle Dance & Cheer Performance

6:30-8 p.m. — Emens Auditorium — $70-$104 — Experience captivating performances in a theatrical dance and cheer showcase.

Author Talk with Keith Roysdon: 'That October'

6-7 p.m. — Muncie Public Library - Carnegie Library — Free entry — Discover local suspense as author Keith Roysdon unveils his debut novel set in Muncie.

Hamlet — Hoosier Shakes

6-10 p.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — Free entry — Experience the timeless tragedy of Hamlet under the open sky with captivating performances from the Hoosier Shakespeare Festival.

The Landing at Redwing's 2nd Annual Independence Day Celebration

10 a.m. – 11 p.m. — The Landing at Redwing — Free entry — Celebrate with live music, fireworks, and family-friendly activities at Delaware County’s largest fireworks show.

PLAYTRI - IRONMAN 70.3 Muncie

Thu-Sun, Jul 10-13 — 401 S High St, Muncie, IN — Registration fees vary — Participate in a thrilling triathlon experience with expert support and services from PLAYTRI.