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🌱 How a Muncie nonprofit turned cornfields into a model wetland

Muncie, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Muncie! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Muncie nonprofit turned cornfields into a model wetland
  • Why a Muncie officer’s dog shooting is drawing legal scrutiny

Also on today's calendar: "March to the Polls and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has hands but isn’t able to clap? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Indiana election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 42.
  • Friday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 68 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Red-tail Land Conservancy Preserve is a Model for Wetland Mitigation in Indiana — Muncie Journal (munciejournal.com) — A Muncie-based nonprofit, Red-tail Land Conservancy, is being recognized for turning former farmland in nearby Henry County into a model wetland that protects water quality and reduces flooding. Funded through a state mitigation program with no tax dollars, the project is already exceeding ecological goals and withstood recent heavy rains. Red-tail plans to add a public trail so Muncie-area residents can eventually explore the restored area.
   

• PROSECUTOR ERIC HOFFMAN PUT ON NOTICE: Hoosier Enquirer Files Formal Criminal Investigation Request Against Muncie Cop Who Shut Off Bodycam Before Shooting 1-Year-Old Dog Five Times (hoosierenquirer.com) — A watchdog outlet has formally asked Delaware County Prosecutor Eric Hoffman to criminally investigate a Muncie police officer who turned off his body camera before shooting a family’s dog on Wysor Street. The request cites possible violations of Indiana laws on disabling recording devices, misconduct, and false reporting, and demands preservation of all evidence. Muncie residents are urged to expect full transparency and bodycam release.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors, I posted last night too, my son has lost his ducks -we live in storer neighborhood, Muncie.
    He is really sad and keeps crying. If anyone sees them please get in touch with me. $100 will also be the reward. (Nextdoor Storer)
  • You need Life insurance or Health insurance maybe you got medicare and need help with that I am your guy Licensed in 9 states with 14 years of Experience.
    Also owner of S&F Hauling LLC we have been in business over 20 years we do scrap Hauling of any kind for free. We also do clean outs and debris… (Nextdoor South Central Muncie)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Muncie Chili's in Muncie. Apply here.
  • Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Muncie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Muncie here.

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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: "What has hands but isn’t able to clap?" — A clock! (Thank you Lois R. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Muncie

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