Delaware County Today 12/02/25

On a snowy Tuesday morning in Muncie, Delaware County Today delivers a packed show — from statewide political shake-ups to local school closures, community heroes, and winter weather impacts.

🎄 Hometown Hero Spotlight:
Steve Lindell welcomes Major Charles Pinkston, the newest leader of the Salvation Army of Muncie and Richmond. They dive into food insecurity, the Red Kettle Campaign, the need for volunteer bell ringers, and how new “tap-to-give” donation tech is modernizing holiday giving. Register to volunteer at RegisterToRing.com, or donate anytime at SAMuncie.org.

🏫 School Closures & Synchronous Learning Explained:
With districts shifting from delays to cancellations, Muncie Central Principal Chris Walker clarified previously what synchronous learning means, how it differs from virtual days, and what families need to know as schools navigate winter weather makeup rules.

❄️ Weather & Road Conditions:
Meteorologist Paul Poteet breaks down the overnight snow totals, the lingering flurries, and why fog and refreezing may complicate tomorrow morning’s commute.

🏛️ Redistricting Uproar at the Statehouse:
Steve details the newly released proposed Indiana congressional map, what it would mean for Delaware County, which lawmakers are signaling support or opposition, and why protests erupted at the Statehouse Monday. Includes updates from Network Indiana, Ball State Daily News, and the IndyStar.