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Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Muncie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fire Up DWNTWN, presented by Ivy Tech Muncie and produced by Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, will take place in downtown Muncie on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 1 to 10 p.m.—the event offers free family fun with live music, food trucks, craft vendors and an interactive art show featuring a debut hot air balloon glow performance with Boo and returning crowd favorites like Peanut, Finley, Lil D and Chris P. Bacon. Four 20-foot-tall remote-control balloons will dip and rise while a Cloudhopper balloon makes a dramatic ascent as Liquid Fire Iron Pour and DWNTWN IDOL elimination matches light up the evening. Star Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ RoHo’s Martini Bar opened earlier this month in the historic Columbia Theater Building on south Walnut in downtown Muncie—this landmark, built in 1913 and used as a movie theater until 1928, now gives Munsonians another place to enjoy quality martinis downtown. Star Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The almost 12,000-square-foot historic home on Washington Street is back on the market—listed at $795,000. Star Press
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ball State men's tennis coach Bill Richards will retire on June 30—ending a 53-year career that led the Cardinals to 38 conference titles and eight NCAA tournament appearances. The university said a successor will be named after his retirement. Star Press
- ➤ Ball State linebacker Jack Beebe started a custom rug business called Foot Stompers after learning from YouTube and gifting handmade rugs to sports figures—Jon Gruden praised one as one of the coolest things he has received. Beebe says the side business has grown through teammate and media connections—fueling plans to expand during his final season. Star Press
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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.
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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.
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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.
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IRONMAN 70.3 Muncie
8 PM – 6 PM — Muncie Indiana — Pricing varies by bike rental — Experience the charm of Indiana with a top-rated triathlon event featuring stunning courses and family-friendly activities.
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3-J Rodeo
7 p.m. — Delaware County Fairgrounds — $15 Grandstand $20 Pit — Experience thrilling rodeo action sponsored by Direct Structures and Rural King.
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TNCC Provider Course
8 a.m.–1 p.m. — IU Health Ball Memorial Family Medicine Residency Center — Free entry — Enhance your emergency nursing skills with this invaluable training course.
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Tech-Spark Weekend for Middle School Students
6-8:30 p.m. — Innovation Connector — Meals included — Young innovators create startups while learning about tech entrepreneurship.
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Unity Fest 3
12-5 p.m. — Canan Commons Park — Free entry — Celebrate youth empowerment through connection, creativity, and community bonding.
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