Escape Muncie opens its second location in Blue Heron Plaza

Jennifer Everetts never planned to own an escape room, but when she went on a family trip to Cincinnati in December 2015, she surprised her six grown children with an escape room adventure — something new for her family.

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Ball State study: School choice in Indiana leads to $88 million in savings on education spending in 2019-20

Dagney Faulk, Ball State director of research in the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), and Michael Hicks, George and Frances Ball distinguished professor of economics and CBER director, recently published a study about school choice leading to $88 million in savings for the State of Indiana in the 2019-20 school year — about 1 percent of the state’s annual general fund spending on education.

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Kokomo woman releases 'Yellow Dog' children's book inspired by her therapy dogs

Cindie Hudson, Kokomo, Indiana resident and owner of two therapy dogs — Harlee and Seger — has recently published a book called “Yellow Dog.” “Yellow Dog” is about Hudson’s family trip that she took to Sanibel Island on the southwest coast of Florida. 

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Saul Guzman opens new Muncie food truck Tacos Molonco

There’s a new food truck driving around Muncie, and it’s serving authentic tacos and street corn. Saul Guzman opened Tacos Molonco in June 2021.

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Ball State Board of Trustees extends coach contracts, returns money from voluntary pay cuts

The Ball State Board of Trustees held a special meeting July 1 to commemorate the success of the athletic department and renew the contracts of multiple coaches. 

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DWNTWN Muncie shares "Embrace the Original" campaign goals

DWNTWN Muncie recently launched its newest campaign, “Embrace the Original,” focusing on bringing attention to the local businesses, restaurants and trails Muncie has to offer.

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Ball State planetarium resumes public shows after COVID-19 closure

Charles W. Brown Planetarium dome shows have been a staple at Ball State for more than 50 years. Last week, planetarium staff aired its second show after a long break during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Muncie YART hosts first ArtsWalk since COVID-19 pandemic began

Downtown Muncie celebrated its first ArtsWalk since the COVID-19 pandemic began June 3. One of many DWNTWN Muncie events that night, community members gathered to admire and purchase art from local vendors.

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Local vegan bakery Sea Salt and Cinnamon to open storefront in downtown Muncie

After years of steady customer growth and community expansion, President of Sea Salt and Cinnamon Amanda Reninger is ready to take the next step — a storefront in downtown Muncie. 

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