Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Muncie. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Muncie has a long history with vampire media—starting with 1909 burlesque dance shows and early silent films that captured local imaginations. The Cornerstone Center for the Arts will show George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead on Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m.—a classic tribute to the city’s enduring love for horror. Star Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Caitlin Hancock, who served as interim CEO since May, has been named the permanent president of Forge ECI following a nationwide search — she will lead the group to implement $50 million in investment projects and expand its team. Star Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County will host a meeting on October 11th at 10 a.m. at the Unitarian-Universalist Church — featuring George Wolfe, professor emeritus at Ball State University once named among the 101 most dangerous academics in America; admission is free. Star Press
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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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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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