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Term limits and common sense needed
The world is changing with each passing day. There one thing that doesn’t change is career politicians.

School district needs to rework bloated budget
We continue to hear the phrase "if you vote against the school budget, the children will suffer." The reason they would suffer is because the district is heavy with administrative positions. There is no need for four principals, one for…

Joe Wilczinski still going strong as one of the Boilermaker's last perennial runners
MARCY — Seven. That’s the number of runners left who have completed every single Boilermaker Road Race since it began in 1978.

Iran deal adds to growing list of failures and broken promises
Broken promises and betrayal are the words that come to mind when I look at the United State’s agreement with Iran.

Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce welcomes new member
ONEIDA — The Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce has announced that the local company Media Haus, a creative marketing and design agency focused on defining clarity, consistency, and creativity for business branding, web presence, graphic design, and social media campaigns,…
Police ask for public's help after 51-year-old man shot, killed in Muncie
The Muncie Police Department says the shooting happened Saturday, July 11 around 2:15 a.m. in the 1900 block of East 20th Street.

New traffic signal activated at Trinity Boulevard

Man killed in shooting in Muncie; police searching for suspect
MUNCIE, Ind. — A man was killed in a shooting in Muncie early Saturday morning. Per a release from the Muncie Police Department, law enforcement was called to the 1900 block of East 20th Street around 2:15 a.m. to investigate a shooting. As officers made their way to the scene,…

Americans’ concerns about AI outweigh excitement nearly threefold: Poll
Americans are nearly three times as likely to be concerned rather than excited about the growing footprint of artificial intelligence in society, according to a new biweekly survey about the public’s sentiment on the advancing technology.

Irish Cultural Center opens exhibit on America's founding
UTICA — The Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley is marking the nation’s 250th anniversary with a new exhibit exploring the role of Irish immigrants in the founding of the United States and their lasting contributions to American history.
16-year-old boy arrested in near south side shooting Friday night
Police say the shooting happened around 7:15 p.m. Friday, July 10, in the 3400 block of Calhoun Street, near East Raymond Street and South Sherman Drive.

Batteries stolen from Morgan County tornado siren
MORGAN COUNTY, Ind. — A reported theft has left a tornado siren offline in Morgan County. In a Facebook post, the Morgan County Emergency Management Agency indicated that an outdoor warning siren located along South Old State Road 67 is currently in operable. The agency reported…