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Muncie, Indiana Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Muncie! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Police seek suspect after two people shot at Muncie home
- Why a convicted Muncie-area attempted murderer is pushing for a new trial
- What the latest Prairie Creek treatment means for your Muncie tap water
Also on today's calendar: Free Community Yoga Class in Muncie, IN | All Levels Vinyasa at Minnetrista — Minnetrista.
Today's riddle: These are the 3 unwritten rules of life ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A stray morning thundershower, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Showers early in the morning, temps: high: 60, low: 37.
- Thursday: Cool with partial sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 'Armed and dangerous' suspect sought after man and woman shot at Muncie home (wthr.com) — Muncie police are investigating a Sunday night shooting that left a man and woman injured at a home on East 2nd Street, with both victims taken to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in stable condition. Detectives have identified 32-year-old De Vonte Marquise Williams as a suspect and say he is considered armed and dangerous, asking anyone with information to contact Muncie police. 
2. Man convicted of attempting to kill local woman seeks new trial (thestarpress.com) — A man convicted in Muncie-area court of attempting to kill a Delaware County woman is now asking for a new trial, claiming his original legal representation was ineffective. His attorney argues a witness wrongly linked the victim’s later death to the earlier hammer attack. The petition seeks to overturn the attempted murder conviction and reschedule the case before a local jury.
3. Indiana American Water provides update on Muncie's water after algae treatment (wthr.com) — Muncie’s drinking water is still considered safe, as Indiana American Water has finished a state-approved algaecide treatment at Prairie Creek Reservoir to address earthy taste and odor complaints. The company has boosted carbon treatment, filtration, and monitoring, and warns boaters and swimmers to avoid clearly marked treatment areas if additional applications are needed.
4. Ball State Men's Volleyball Wins MIVA (woofboomnews.com) — Ball State men’s volleyball just swept Loyola Chicago at Worthen Arena in Muncie to clinch the MIVA Tournament title and an automatic NCAA Tournament berth. The Cardinals dominated at the net and from the service line, highlighted by Patrick Rogers’ 16 kills and six aces. Fans can now watch for Ball State’s NCAA seeding announcement and upcoming national tournament matches.
5. Artists celebrate adding public art to Muncie (indianapublicradio.org) — New public art pieces are popping up around Muncie, including the interactive “Habitat Haven” sculpture at Corner Park and the “More Love” mural on Walnut Street. Eight installations, supported by the Muncie Arts and Culture Council, aim to beautify neighborhoods and give residents welcoming spaces to gather, sit, and engage with art in everyday life.
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Fri May 1 | Muncie, IN | 7:30 PM
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Free Community Yoga Class in Muncie, IN | All Levels Vinyasa at Minnetrista — Minnetrista
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Saturday May 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bookmobile Stop: N. Ammerman Drive
9972 N Ammerman Dr , Springport
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Tennis (Girls) @ Muncie Central High School
Muncie Central High School
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Baseball (JV) - Connersville High School
New Castle High School
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Baseball (Varsity) - Yorktown High School
New Castle High School
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Baseball (8th) @ Tri Jr-Sr High School
Tri Jr-Sr High School
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Track & Field @ Mt. Vernon/Riverside 3-way Meet
Mt. Vernon Middle School -Fortville
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Softball (Varsity) @ New Palestine High School
New Palestine High School
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Bookmobile Stop: Prairie Heights
6990 N Hickory Ln , Springport
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Tennis (Girls) - Mt. Vernon
New Castle Middle School
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Softball (Varsity) - Lapel High School
New Castle High School
5:30 pm
Tuesday April 28
Wednesday April 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This is my feral cat that I spent hours taming.
I love her just about as much as a human can possibly love an animal, and then some more. I did it all with food outside on my porch when she was… (Nextdoor Ludingwood) - Update: Pet Reunited
Winnie, a dog who went missing in Muncie, IN, has been safely reunited with their family after 8 minutes. More details here https://www.pawboost.com… (Nextdoor University)
- Ball State University posted a job opening for Instructor of Music (Applied) in Muncie. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 1)2)3) (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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