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🌱 Meet the Muncie preschool teacher now recognized as a top Hoosier educator.

Muncie, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Muncie? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Muncie preschool teacher now recognized as a top Hoosier educator.
  • How a South Mulberry Street shooting led to an 11-year term.
  • What happened inside KT Pawn before shots were fired?

Also on today's calendar: “One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” 5:00pm Planetarium Show and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What happens when you tell an egg a joke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm and humid with some sun, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Muncie Preschool Teacher Wins Statewide Hoosier Educator Award — Muncie Journal (munciejournal.com) — A Muncie preschool teacher, Austin Scales of United Day Care Center, has been honored with the statewide Hoosier Educator Award for his inclusive, research-based work with 3- and 4-year-olds. His recognition highlights Muncie’s early childhood education community, local support programs, and the growing focus on affordable, high-quality childcare for area families.
   

• Marion man sentenced for shooting that left Muncie teen paralyzed (thestarpress.com) — A Marion man has been sentenced in Delaware Circuit Court to 11 years in prison for a 2023 shooting on South Mulberry Street that left a Muncie teenager paralyzed and injured another youth. The case, which also involved earlier Muncie-related crimes, drew emotional testimony from the victim’s family as prosecutors argued for the maximum term.
   

• Jury convicts 62-year-old Marion man for Muncie pawn shop attack (wishtv.com) — A Delaware County jury has convicted a 62-year-old Marion man of attempted murder and other felonies after an attack at KT Pawn near East 13th and Madison in Muncie. Prosecutors say he struck an employee with a wrench before another worker shot him, and he now faces up to 40 years in prison at a July 8 sentencing.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Life can sometimes take unexpected turns.
    Since my husband passed away, I’ve been so busy with work that I’ve had almost no chance to make new friends. After some time for reflection and… (Nextdoor E 13th St to S Elm St)
  • Hello - our cat is missing.
    It’s a one year old Siamese with white busy and darker face, paws, and tail. If you see him pls DM me. We are in the Westridge area and my children… (Nextdoor Westridge)
  • Magna International Inc. posted a job opening for Spvr, Shipping/Receiving in Muncie. Apply here.
  • GKN Aerospace posted a job opening for Tool & Die Maker / CNC Machinist - 3rd Shift in Muncie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Muncie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Yorktown

  • Monroe Central wins first boys golf sectional title in five years (thestarpress.com)

Anderson

  • Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid Ready Pedri Bid; Man Utd's Anderson Hijack (fox59.com)
  • Purdue Polytechnic in Anderson honors class of 2025-26 at commencement (purdue.edu)
  • Debra Diana (Alford) Frye (taylorvilledailynews.com)

New Castle

  • Boss Hog of Liberty 445: Nuclear Families; Stolen Elections; Shaggy (thecouriertimes.com)
  • 2026 PIAA Class 4A baseball championship preview: Indiana vs. Holy Ghost Prep (triblive.com)

Ok Muncie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It cracks up (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Muncie

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Muncie

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.