Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of July.
Good morning, Muncie.
The AMA National Aeromodeling Championships will celebrate its 100th running with renowned aircraft designer Burt Rutan and engineer Dan Kreigh joining a presentation and dinner (6 p.m. on July 9) at the Academy of Model Aeronautics International Aeromodeling Center; reservations are required.
The 47th annual Ironman 70.3 triathlon will start at 6:30 a.m. Saturday at Prairie Creek Reservoir in Selma—check-in and athlete briefings occur at the Horizon Convention Center on July 9 and 10—and select roads will be closed for the event.
A report recounts 19 IHSAA basketball champions from schools that are now closed, spanning titles from 1913 to 2009.
The report shows that even though schools like Muncie Southside (closed in 2014) no longer exist, their championship legacies still inspire local pride.
A recent retrospective marking America's 250th anniversary celebrates 37 defining moments in Indiana high school basketball, including the Milan Miracle (1954) and Muncie Central's record eighth title that have shaped Hoosier Hysteria over the decades.
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper Concert
7 p.m. — Muncie Three Trails Music Series — Free entry — Experience a night of award-winning bluegrass with Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper under the stars.
Strategic Planning Workshop
11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Innovation Connector — $50 — Engage in a hands-on training for nonprofit leaders to enhance strategic planning skills.
Pokey LaFarge Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Muncie Three Trails Music Series — Free entry — Enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring the critically acclaimed Pokey LaFarge and his diverse musical styles.
5th Annual Fire Up Downtown
12-10 p.m. — Downtown Muncie — Various entry fees — Experience hot air balloons, spicy foods, and live music at this family-friendly festival.
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