Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
Good morning, Muncie.
🎓 Education
Ball State University will hold its 99th Homecoming from Oct.
13 to 18 with the 'Rev the Red' theme and culminates on Oct. 18 when the Cardinals face Akron University at 3:30 p.m. in Scheumann Stadium — the week features key parades, festivals, and traditions that unite alumni, students, and the community.
📰 Lifestyle
An Instacart study shows that Indiana shoppers will order Reese's Peanut Butter Cups for Halloween in 2025—a change from M&Ms last year and Starbursts in 2023.
The study finds Hoosiers placed 9.1% more candy orders than the national average and purchased 42.8% more candy corn than usual.
🎉 Muncie Events
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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.
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!
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.
Great Futures Dinner
5:30-8 p.m. — Alumni Center — Cost not specified — Celebrate and support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie with cocktails, a silent auction, and inspiring community stories.
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.
Fall Festival
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — Free entry — Embrace the autumn vibes and recharge from the intensity of grad life.
Leading with Heart: Compassionate Accountability in Leadership
9:00–10:30 a.m. — Innovation Connector — $25 — Explore tools for balancing empathy and accountability in mental health-aware leadership.
Farmers Market at Minnetrista
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Minnetrista Museum & Gardens — Free community event — Discover fresh produce, baked goods, and connect with local vendors.
Bob Ross Painting Workshop
5-8 p.m. — Art at the Murray — Cost info not specified — Learn the iconic wet-on-wet painting technique while enjoying a peaceful autumn lake scene.
Ball State Women's Basketball vs IU East
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Worthen Arena — Tickets starting at $29 — Witness the Ball State Cardinals Women's Basketball team take on the IU East Red Wolves in an exciting matchup.
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