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 Happy 50th, Bracken Library! 
Ball State’s Bracken Library opened its doors on September 9, 1975—and this Tuesday (Sept. 9), they’re celebrating with cake, exhibits, jazz music, and a keynote from Grammy-winning alumna Angeline Chang.
 
Dean Nancy Abashian joined Delaware County Today to share how Bracken continues to serve over 3,000 visitors a day, adapt through technology changes, and remain a hub for both Ball State and the Muncie community.
 
Full interview replay at wmunmuncie.com.

This Week in Ball State Sports  featured Head Coach Mike Uremovich, soccer standout Addie Chester, and AD Jeff Mitchell. From lessons learned against Purdue to preparing for Auburn, back-to-back wins for Ball State Soccer, and new fan experiences at Scheumann Stadium — this episode has it all.
 
Catch the replay on all podcast platforms by searching This Week in Ball State Sports, and send your questions to BallStateSportsPodcast@gmail.com.

John Coutinho, Director of Delaware County EMA. From budget season pressures to new river safety markers, CERT volunteer training, and even drones and ham radios, Coutinho explained how his team keeps Muncie and Delaware County prepared for emergencies.
 
Then Later in the hour!
 
On Delaware County Today, Reed Levitz joined us to share details about this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s — happening Saturday, Sept. 20 at Cannon Commons in Downtown Muncie.
 
Choose your flower in the Promise Garden
Walk 1 or 2 miles (or cheer from the sidelines)
Support local caregivers & raise awareness
Help reach the $120,000 fundraising goal for Alzheimer’s research
 
Don’t go it alone — join the fight against Alzheimer’s. Learn more or start a team at alz.org/walk.
 
Catch the full conversation on WMUN, The Talk of Muncie – 92.5 FM, 1340 AM, and wmunmuncie.com.
 

 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Delaware & Madison Counties
 
On Delaware County Today, Reed Levitz joined Brett Busby to share details about this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s — happening Saturday, Sept. 20 at Cannon Commons in Downtown Muncie.
 
Choose your flower in the Promise Garden
Walk 1 or 2 miles (or cheer from the sidelines)
Support local caregivers & raise awareness
Help reach the $120,000 fundraising goal for Alzheimer’s research
 
Don’t go it alone — join the fight against Alzheimer’s. Learn more or start a team at alz.org/walk.
 
Catch the full conversation on WMUN, The Talk of Muncie – 92.5 FM, 1340 AM, and wmunmuncie.com.

John Coutinho, Director of Delaware County EMA. From budget season pressures to new river safety markers, CERT volunteer training, and even drones and ham radios, Coutinho explained how his team keeps Muncie and Delaware County prepared for emergencies.
 
Catch the full conversation and more local updates every weekday from 8–9 a.m. on WMUN, The Talk of Muncie – 92.5 FM, 1340 AM, and wmunmuncie.com.

Delaware County Today highlighted two big community stories:
 
Local combat veterans Brian Wilson, Ronnie Allen, and Nathan Jones shared how they’re helping fellow vets — and invited all to the Delaware County Veterans Stand Down on Sept. 16, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Heartland Hall, Delaware County Fairgrounds. Free with proof of service, featuring 40+ resources.
 
Conductor Isaac Denniston introduced the newly renamed White River Orchestra and their family-friendly fall concert, Once Upon a Sound — Oct. 11 in Muncie & Oct. 12 in New Castle. Free and open to all.
 
Replay at WMUNmuncie.com or on Facebook.

Delaware County Today welcomed Isaac Denniston, conductor of the newly renamed White River Orchestra (formerly ECICO). He shared the group’s mission of bringing music across the region, blending classics with modern favorites like Marvel scores and even Abbey Road.
 
Big news: their free fall concert, Once Upon a Sound, is coming up!
October 11 – 2:30 p.m. at Northside Middle School (Muncie), in partnership with Muncie Public Library
October 12 – 2:30 p.m. at New Castle High School, in partnership with New Castle Library
 
Family-friendly, storytime style, and 100% free. Learn more at WhiteRiverOrchestra.org.