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14-07-2025
- Science
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'Unicorn of the Sea' exhibit opens at Minnetrista
MUNCIE, IN — Visitors to Minnetrista Museum & Gardens are invited to "dive into the icy depths of the Arctic this summer" with "Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend," an exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The exhibit, in Galley B of Minnetrista's center building, opened on July 12. The exhibition runs through Sept. 28. With its iconic spiral tusk, the narwhal has captured imaginations for centuries — often called the 'unicorn of the sea," according to a news release. Now, visitors can explore the narwhal's world through immersive displays, hands-on interactives, and visuals that reveal the narwhal's crucial role in both Arctic ecosystems and Indigenous cultures. 'The oceans are full of mysterious and unique creatures that boggle the imagination,' said Sebastián Encina, associate director of exhibition & curation at Minnetrista. 'The narwhal is so unlike many of the animals we are familiar with. Learning about their role in the environment and their place in the culture of the Inuit is important to our understanding of the relationship between humans and animals, and how we can be good stewards of our shared environments.' At the heart of the exhibition, visitors will find a life-sized, 16-foot fiberglass model of an adult male narwhal suspended from the ceiling. Touchable interactives, audiovisual experiences and firsthand accounts from both Arctic researchers and Inuit community members offer a deeper understanding of how traditional knowledge and scientific research together illuminate the narwhal's mysterious life — and what it can teach us about our planet's shifting climate. For more information about the exhibit, visit This article originally appeared on Muncie Star Press: Narwhal exhibit opens at Minnetrista
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29-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Demos plan 'Intimate Evening with Trey Taylor' on June 28
MUNCIE, IN — The Delaware County Democratic Party will host a fundraising concert featuring Nashville country music artist Trey Taylor. The concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. on June 28 in the Legacy Room at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. Promoted as "An Intimate Evening with Trey Taylor," concertgoers will be entertained by a musician who was discovered by Dolly Parton's longtime producer, Kent Wells, and who has collaborated with country music legend Ronnie Milsap and others, according to a news release. The concert benefits the Delaware County Democratic Party and is a limited-seating event. VIP attendees will have the opportunity to meet Taylor after the concert. Andrew Dale, chairman of the Delaware County Democratic Party, said, 'Political parties are, in part, about elections, but they're also about bringing people together to find common ground. This concert is one way to accomplish that.' Ticket information, which includes both general admission and VIP tickets, can be found on Facebook using this link: This article originally appeared on Muncie Star Press: Local Democratic Party plans concert by Nashville country music artist
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23-05-2025
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Muncie man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man who earlier told city police he had been threatened during a road rage incident has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. After being taken into custody on May 21, Daishaun Savontae Daye, 22, was being held in the Delaware County Jail under a $65,000 bond. He was also being held for suspicion of pointing a firearm, criminal recklessness and false informing. In an affidavit, city police reported Daye and a friend, Karley Nicole Dishman, a 23-year-old Muncie woman, told them on May 1 that the occupants of a Ford Escape had pointed a handgun at them as they traveled in a Jeep near Sixth and Beacon streets, Daye — who indicated he had fired a gunshot at the SUV during the incident — "repeatedly commented he was going to shoot the driver of the white Ford Escape," an officer wrote. City officers reported they had later viewed a video of the encounter between occupants of the Jeep and the Escape on May 1. More: Appeals court upholds convictions of Muncie man who tried to kill deputies They reported the Jeep, driven by Dishman, ran a stop sign and then briefly prevented the Escape from leaving the intersection. Angry words were reportedly exchanged, and nine gunshots were heard as the SUV "accelerates off." Investigators reported they found the occupants of the Escape, who said Daye emerged from the Jeep and shot at their vehicle during the May 1 incident and "frequently chases after them when seen around the city." Police found a bullet hole in the SUV's rear bumper. Dishman was also arrested, on suspicion of assisting a criminal and false reporting. She was apparently released after posting bond. Delaware County Prosecutor Eric Hoffman's office will determine whether Day or Dishman will face criminal charges. Court records reflect no prior charges against either Muncie resident. Douglas Walker is a news reporter for The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@ This article originally appeared on Muncie Star Press: Muncie man held on suspicion of attempted murder
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05-03-2025
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Muncie man draws 30-year sentence for role in fatal overdose
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man who provided an acquaintance with the fentanyl that led to his overdose death was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison. Anthony Wayne Tiller, 42, had pleaded guilty in February to dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, a Level 1 felony carrying up to 40 years in prison. Muncie police said Tiller sold drugs to Brian K. Bell Sr., a 58-year-old Muncie man who died as a result of an overdose on June 18, 2022. A family member told investigators Bell had been prescribed Oxycodone for back pain and at times "ran out" of his medication and bought pills from Tiller. The witness said the men were acquainted through the substance abuse rehabilitation program Bell helped operate. More: Muncie resident held in OD death of man who led addiction recovery efforts Tinder, who pleaded guilty in February, was sentenced Wednesday by Delaware Circuit Court 4 Judge John Feick. Chief Deputy Prosecutor Zach Craig had recommended Tinder receive "an aggravated and executed" sentence. Under the terms of a plea agreement, a second charge pending against Tiller — dealing in a narcotic drug, a Level 5 felony carrying up to six years in prison — was dismissed. His record included drug-related convictions in Delaware and Randolph counties. Soon after his arrest, Tiller asked that his case be moved out of Delaware County, saying he could not receive a fair trial because Bell was so well-known locally as an addiction recovery activist. The effort to move the case was later abandoned. Douglas Walker is a news reporter at The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@ This article originally appeared on Muncie Star Press: Muncie man gets 30 years for dealing-resulting-in-death conviction
