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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:

  • Want a Muncie lot for at least $200? Here’s how to bid.
  • How will Garfield Elementary’s makeover change services for Muncie women?
  • How Muncie honored 9/11’s 25th anniversary at City Hall.

Also on today's calendar: 'The Devil Is Busy' documentary will have showing in Muncie and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 55.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Commissioners of Delaware County, Indiana – Sale of County-Owned Real Property (in.gov) — Delaware County commissioners are accepting sealed offers for a county-owned lot at 1026 W. Powers St. in Muncie, with a minimum bid of $200. Interested residents must submit email or in-person bids to the commissioners’ office on West Main Street in Muncie by noon on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, subject to state eligibility rules.
   

2. YWCA plans two phases of renovations to new home in former elementary school (indianapublicradio.org) — YWCA Central Indiana is moving its emergency shelter from downtown Muncie into the former Garfield Elementary, promising more privacy, dignity, and community space for local women and children. Renovations will happen in two phases through 2028, with plans for a library, computer lab, and continued space for groups like Muncie OUTReach and the League of Women Voters.
   

3. Muncie gathers to remember 9/11 on the 25th anniversary (cardinalmediabsu.com) — Residents, local officials, and first responders gathered at Muncie City Hall to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with speeches, moments of silence, and symbolic tributes like the Empty Patriot Chair Program. Speakers, including the mayor, police and fire chiefs, and community leaders, shared memories, honored victims with local ties, and reflected on how the attacks reshaped emergency management and community unity.
   

4. Gov. Braun says east central Indiana showcases growth (nwitimes.com) — State leaders gathered in Muncie as Governor Mike Braun highlighted East Central Indiana’s economic momentum and his focus on affordability, jobs, and business growth. His remarks, part of the Innovate Indiana series, emphasized regional collaboration, workforce development, and support for local employers and Main Street communities that directly affect Muncie and neighboring counties.
   

5. Family members have fond memories of Muncie's 9/11 victim (thestarpress.com) — A Muncie family is remembering Gary Bright, a Southside High and Indiana University graduate whose name is etched on a Tomlinson Cemetery headstone noting he was killed in the World Trade Center attacks. Relatives share memories of his visits home, the lasting impact of his loss on his Muncie parents and sister, and how trips to the 9/11 Memorial in New York help keep his memory alive.
   

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  • Where Has the Time Gone
    A friend of mine, also a baby boomer, commented to me recently "Inside I feel the same as when I was young...and then I look in the mirror and...in… (Nextdoor S Cummins Dr)
  • Attention Anthony neighborhood residents: Our next Anthony-Northside Neighborhood Association meeting is Thursday, September 17, at 6:30pm, at The Perch, located at the NE corner of Oakwood Avenue and Cowing Drive!
    If you live between McGalliard Road and Bethel Avenue, and between Tillotson Avenue and Wheeling Avenue, this is your neighborhood! Come hear and… (Nextdoor Anthony-Northside)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Muncie. Apply here.
  • Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate - Temporary in Muncie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Muncie here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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