Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Muncie.
🎓 Education
Ball State University will celebrate Bracken Library’s 50th anniversary on Tuesday, Sept.
9 in the library’s main lobby from 6 to 7:30 p.m.—the free event will feature Grammy Award-winning alum Angelin Chang and live jazz music while additional early-September events highlight the library’s history and services.
🏥 Health
Indiana’s mosquito season officially runs from May 1 to Oct 1 but may extend into November if warm weather persists—experts say mosquitoes become inactive once temperatures drop below 50 and urge homeowners to remove standing water to reduce breeding sites.
As of Aug 27, at least 10 cases of mosquito-borne illness have been reported in the state, including 4 in Marion County.
🏈 Sports
Ball State football will play Purdue on Saturday, Aug.
30 at noon as head coach Mike Uremovich makes his debut against his alma mater—both teams will look to rebound from tough 2024 seasons and test their new rosters in a key early season matchup. The game will challenge the Cardinals to secure a Big 10 win for the first time in over a decade.
Ball State athletics won the MAC’s prestigious Dr. Carol A.
Cartwright Award on Aug. 28 for excellence in academics, athletics and citizenship—marking their first such honor in school history. Student-athletes earned high team GPAs and volunteered hundreds of service hours to support the local community.
🎉 Muncie Events
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Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters Live
7 PM – 1 AM — Elm Street Brewing Company — Check out this progressive roots band from Southern Indiana as they perform live.
Indiana Skyward User Group Conference 2025
8 AM — Horizon Convention Center — $190 registration — Attend the annual gathering for Skyward users and enjoy informative sessions and networking opportunities.
Farm to Table Dinner Experience
6-9 p.m. — The Carriage House of Yorktown — Dinner includes appetizer, entree, dessert, and drink ticket — Savor a three-course meal prepared by local chefs while supporting the Soup Kitchen.
2025 Bridge Dinner
5:30-8 p.m. — Washington Street Bridge — Local food and drinks available — Enjoy a community gathering with music, local vendors, and a unique riverside view.
Ball State Women's Volleyball Game
4-8 p.m. — Cooper Science Complex and Planetarium — No admission fee mentioned — Watch the thrilling match between Ball State and Eastern Kentucky Women's Volleyball teams.
The Addams Family Musical
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Emens Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comical and macabre lives of the Addams family as secrets and romance brew.
Emerson Social
5-7 p.m. — Emerson Dog Park — Free food and drinks — Celebrate the history of Emerson School with the community at this annual gathering.
Farmers Market at Minnetrista
9 a.m.-Noon — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — Free entry — Discover fresh local produce and connect with community vendors.
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