Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Muncie. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, families celebrate Día de los Muertos by creating altars, arranging marigold trails, and using sugar skull symbols to honor deceased loved ones (a tradition that began 3,000 years ago in Mesoamerica) in communities across Muncie. Star Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Center Township Trustee Marilyn Kay Walker said her office is prepared to help residents if federal SNAP benefits end today due to a planned cut. The office will give food vouchers and work with local food pantries to support affected households—steps set to ease the impact. Star Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school football sectional semifinal scores for Oct. 31 were released for local and statewide teams—local results show Logansport’s 31 over Muncie Central’s 24 and Yorktown’s 35 against Beech Grove’s 0—while statewide matchups in various classes posted a wide range of outcomes. Star Press
- ➤ Muncie Central faces Logansport in the Class 4A Sectional 20 while Yorktown, Jay County, and Monroe Central play in their own sectionals as the IHSAA football semifinals continue across East Central—updates with scores are coming live from the games. Star Press
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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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6 Guitars Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Ball State University — Tickets required — Enjoy a hilarious and musical show featuring a single performer embodying six diverse guitar-playing characters.
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Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run & Walk
1-2:30 p.m. — Shadyside Lake — $5 registration — Gobble your way through this annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day.
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