A Muncie man accused of abandoning his two dogs, one of which died of starvation and hypothermia, was charged April 1 with two counts of animal cruelty. Rodrico C. White, 34, will face a maximum one year jail term for each of the two class A misdemeanors upon standing trial in Muncie. However, according to …read more.

By DARLA McCAMMON Lakeland Art Association Are you familiar with the Mason Fruit Jar or the old Ball Canning Jar? I was intrigued to find how both these products had an impact on our art world. In 1880, two very entrepreneurial brothers, Frank and Edmund Ball borrowed $200 from their uncle to purchase the Wooden …read more.

MUNCIE – Plymouth senior Cassi Quissell performed very well in her final high school meet Saturday at the IHSAA Gymanstics State Finals held at Worthen Arena on the campus of Ball State University. Quissell was 15th overall in the all-around, scoring a 36.4 in a very competitive and tight field of gymnasts. Quissell posted scores …read more.

Police in Muncie are determined to find out how a meth lab ended up inside a Wal-Mart restroom late Thursday night, March 12. Authorities were contacted by employees of the store at 1501 E. 29th St. at approximately 11:30 p.m. regarding a suspicious backpack in the men’s restroom. Upon arrival, officers found an active meth …read more.

AKRON – Monday was a chance for Chris Kindig and his Tippecanoe Valley Lady Viking basketball team to enjoy its accomplishments. Holding the sectional trophy in their hands after defeating Fairfield, NorthWood and Whitko in succession was a feat to treasure. The party, however, ended Tuesday as the team got back to work with the …read more.