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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Muncie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
DRINK NEWS
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FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A recent analysis from GoBankingRates shows that $1.5 million in retirement savings will last 47 years in Indiana at an annual cost of $31,709 after Social Security—providing retirees with a longer cushion compared to more expensive states. Star Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware County approved a new solar ordinance with stricter setbacks—up to 500 feet from nonparticipating homes—and a property value guarantee to protect local homes. The change ends a moratorium on major solar projects and follows three years of debate among neighbors, farmers and officials. Star Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yorktown volleyball won its 12th straight county championship on Oct. 4 by sweeping Wapahani 3-0—freshmen and sophomores led the team with key kills, aces, and blocks. The victory adds to their legacy as they now prepare for upcoming sectional play. Star Press
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People are rewarded in public for what they practice for years in private.
~ Tony Robbins
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