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Muncie
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Muncie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A former Ball State University staff member sued the school after she was fired last week for a private Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk—she claims her First Amendment rights were violated. The ACLU supports her as the lawsuit, filed on Sept. 22, moves forward in the U.S. District Court of the Southern District. Star Press
- ➤ Yorktown High School principal Stacey Brewer said online videos showing students urinating and acting lewd on school property were unacceptable — police chief Kurt Walthour said the student responsible was recently identified and school officials addressed the behavior by alerting parents to review their child's social media activity. Star Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Star Press invites readers to vote for the IU Health Athlete of the Week for Sept. 15 to 20—nominees show strong play in golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and cross country with current champion Auden Hummel leading wins against Monroe Central and Hagerstown; the poll will remain open until noon Friday for local fans to choose their standout athlete. Star Press
- ➤ A poll to choose the IU Health Football Player of the Week is open until Friday, Sept. 26 at noon – voters can select from six nominees including reigning winner Caleb Hummel, who scored three touchdowns to help Winchester beat Centerville 28-19. The other nominees are Aven Thomas, Caden Dance, Landan Johnson, Cash Cowley and Ian Hardwick. Star Press
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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.
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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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Foster Care Awareness Summit
5-7:30 p.m. — City of Muncie — Free entry — Join speaker Matt Peiffer as he shares insights and personal stories about the foster care system to inspire community involvement.
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Buffalo Rose Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ball State University — Tickets required — Experience emotive modern folk sounds from this charismatic Pittsburgh band.
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Maybelle Music Festival 2025
2-10 p.m. — Elm Street Brewing Company — Special food and drink offerings — Celebrate female artistry with live music, murals, and more!
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Free Legal Aid Session
10 AM – 1 PM — Muncie Public Library - Maring-Hunt Library — Free service — Receive free and confidential legal advice from an attorney specializing in civil legal issues.
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Boo-levard Bash
5:30-8 p.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, games, and fall festivities on a historic boulevard.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Don't look for happiness. Look for meaning.
~ Ryan Holiday
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