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Muncie
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Muncie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ball Brothers Foundation has awarded grants for new outdoor projects along White River and Prairie Creek Reservoir; a canoe launch will be built on Memorial Drive this winter, 69 mile-marker signs will be installed along the river, and a 1.2-mile ADA accessible trail will extend to local park amenities. The projects—part of Project Blueways—aim to improve safety and access for families and visitors in Muncie. Star Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Ball State director Suzanne Swierc lost her job after her Facebook post criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shared publicly and triggered a flood of vulgar messages and a threat that included her personal details—she now alleges the university violated her First Amendment rights by firing her and has filed a lawsuit seeking damages and record expungement. Star Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Hull Property Group announced it will demolish 255,000 square feet of the Muncie Mall—eliminating former JCPenney, Sears and a movie theater—to open up outparcel areas along McGalliard and create space for new retail including a 7,000-square-foot area for a sit-down restaurant; work preparing the facility is expected to begin in early October. Star Press
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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
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~ Adam Osborne
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