By KRISTI CHAMBERS Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Emens Auditorium MUNCIE — Have you ever had a childhood hobby that got out of hand? That explains Lynn Trefzger’s start as a ventriloquist/comedienne. For over 30 years, Lynn has given life to a trunk full of comical characters and will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

MUNCIE — New Covenant Productions proudly presents rock and roll hall of famers Lynyrd Skynyrd live in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Emens Auditorium in Muncie, 1800 West Riverside Ave. With a catalog of over 60 albums, sales beyond 30 million worldwide and their beloved classic American rock anthem “Sweet Home Alabama” …read more.

MUNCIE — Revering the tremendous legacy of The Four Tops, Temptations and Supremes, Shadows of the ’60s brings to life these songs that span decades. Performing at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.

By DANIEL ALTMAN Indiana Department of Education The Indiana Department of Education has announced the recipients of the 2015 math science Partnership grants. Math science Partnership grants provide funds for sustained, intensive and classroom focused professional development for educators aligned with state and local standards and mathematics and science curricula. Warsaw Community Schools, partnered with …read more.

Ball State University trustees will meet next week to discuss a proposed tuition increase. A university spokeswoman confirms the plan calls for a 2 percent hike in tuition and fees during each of the next two school years. Treasurer Randy Howard says the increase falls within the guidelines of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. …read more.