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Dirty lawman got a second chance

Blackford County Sheriff Ira Barton was 49 when a photo of him with wide, hooded eyes appeared in a Muncie newspaper on Dec. 29, 1931. A headline read “Jailed!”

Tickets now available for ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’

Tickets are on sale for Jay County Civic Theatre’s upcoming production, “The Play That Goes Wrong.”

Richard and Claudia Jones

Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 - Anniversaries

Parents handle grief for now

It’s inevitable our daughter will experience grief. She can sit this one out for now. Charlie, the charter member of the “Chrissy & Chris Rescue Zoo,” crossed the rainbow bridge Aug. 19.

Final park concert slated for Sept. 12

Arts Place will close its 2024 Hudson Family Park Amphitheatre Concert Series with a performance by Sounds of Summer: A Beach Boys Tribute at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12.

Verus and Rose Muhlenkamp

Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 - Anniversary

Registration open for ArtWorks class

Registration is open for Arts Place’s ArtWorks classes at its Jay County Campus, 128 E. Walnut St., Portland.

Lens of history may cast different light

Last month, following the announcement by President Joe Biden that he was dropping out of the race for the presidency, a former U.S. Navy air traffic controller colleague sent me this. With his blessing I’ll share it here, and I quote him directly.

Muncie hosting singing competition

There’s a new event slated for this year’s Fire Up DWNTWN in Muncie.

Awareness event set for Saturday

Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition and Peer Addiction Support Team (PAST) Recovery Services have joined with other organizations to host the informational event from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Roush Park, 925 W. Silver St.

Fifty five donated blood at recent drive

Fifty five donors gave blood Aug. 13 during American Red Cross’ blood drive at Jay Community Center.

Polio epidemic was devastating

The year 1949 saw the postponement of Union City’s celebration of its founding by Jeremiah Smith, and the cancellation of the Great Darke County Fair.

Haines celebrate 60 years

Don and Pauline (Isch) Haines of Bluffton are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today.

Minnetrista gets grant

Indiana Arts Commission recently awarded Minnetrista Museum & Gardens of Muncie for its upcoming “Imagine in Glass” exhibit.

Birth announcements - Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024

Birth announcements - Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024
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