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Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Muncie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Applications for the Muncie Firefighters Toys for Tots program began on Oct. 27; Delaware County families with children 12 and younger who get government assistance must book appointments by calling for either Nov. 3 to 7 or Nov. 10 to 14—proof of eligibility is required. Star Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A 1990s TV show called Eerie, Indiana mixed spooky fiction with a real debate over daylight saving time when young Marshall Teller complained about losing an hour and his father explained that farmers said clocks confuse cows—some locals even believe the eerie town was inspired by Muncie. Indiana began observing daylight saving time in 2005 and will set clocks back at 2 a.m. Nov. 2. Star Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. will end Daylight Saving Time on Nov. 2 when clocks fall back one hour at 2 a.m.—Indiana will observe the change along with most states. Lawmakers continue debating whether to make the time change permanent as discussions move forward. Star Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yorktown volleyball rallied from a 2-1 deficit in a five-set match on Oct. 25—earning their second straight regional title and advancing to the semistate tournament. They will face Floyd Central in Martinsville on Nov. 1 in the 4A South semistate contest. Star Press
- ➤ Voters can now choose the high school Athlete of the Week for Oct.20-25—sponsored by IU Health—by casting their ballots in a poll open until noon ET Friday, Oct.31. The poll features 10 nominees from cross country, football and tennis, with last week’s winner Kynlie Keffer receiving 7,948 votes. Star Press
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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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Food Truck Fridays at Ivy Tech
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Ivy Tech - George and Frances Ball Building — Free entry — Enjoy delicious food from various food trucks while listening to great music.
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Faculty Artist Series: Anna Vayman and Michael Seregow
3-4 p.m. — Sursa Performance Hall — Free entry — Experience a captivating violin and piano recital by acclaimed faculty artists from Ball State University's School of Music.
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Ball State Men's Basketball vs Louisiana
7-11 p.m. — Worthen Arena — Tickets start at $27 — Catch the action as Ball State takes on Louisiana in a thrilling basketball showdown.
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Free Legal Aid Services
10 AM – 1 PM — Muncie Public Library - Maring-Hunt Library — Free service — Get free and confidential legal advice from an attorney for eligible individuals.
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Muncie Makers Market
5-8 p.m. — Downtown Muncie — Free entry — Explore fresh homemade food and unique handmade crafts by local artists at this vibrant monthly market.
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Muncie Mama's Market
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Heartland Hall, Delaware County Fairgrounds — Free entry — A curated market filled with handmade goods perfect for moms and holiday shopping.
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Holiday Craft Fair
2 p.m. — South Central Company — Vendor participation available — Explore local crafts and find unique holiday gifts.
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Indiana Starters Coalition Business Startup Meet-Up
5-7 p.m. — Innovation Connector — Free entry — Connect with entrepreneurs, share ideas, and gain insights from seasoned startup founders.
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TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Emens Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying journey of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
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