Last year emergency rooms around country treated nearly 9,800 people for injuries
by Jodi Uhlenhake
The July 4th holiday means big business at Ball Memorial Hospital. Ball Memorial Hospital Emergency Room has yet to see its first firework injury this year. However, the hospital is not setting aside its typical preparations for the holiday. With July 4th on a Friday this year, the hospital plans to provide an extended staff, including an additional registered nurse and technician, to be properly prepared for the weekend.
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Carter the Hot Dog Man's son dies at age 26 this week
by Derick Brattain
Local restaurants will donate proceeds Thursday to a Ball State University family. William David Carter, the son of Mark Carter, died at the age of 26 this week and the restaurants are looking to give back.
Mark Carter, also known as The Hot Dog Man, sets up his hot dog stand in The Village late nights at the corner of Dill Street and University Avenue.
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Steve Hunsberger was a Special Forces Green Beret
by Joe Cermak
For Steve Hunsberger, his son Travis was a light. Travis was a light when he chose to become a Green Beret and spread freedom to foreign lands. Travis was a light through practicing Christianity and being a good man. And for his family during these hard times, he continues to light the way toward coping with what happened.
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Bracken's new furniture costs $900 each, has warranty
by Jay Sowers
The interior of Ball State University's Bracken Library experienced a facelift this summer that is getting positive reviews from students and faculty.
A number of the familiar blue oak chairs, located in the library since its opening 30 years ago, have been replaced by new multicolored chairs.
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Ball State police choose two officers from 40 applicants
by Jay Sowers
Two new officers for the Ball State University Police Department are currently attending the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy before they can begin working in the field in early August.
The police department hired Eric Reffitt and David Huff, both residents of Delaware County, in April after a six-month process to fill the two open positions.
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Mass donations, fundraisers keep doors from closing
by Teri Harrington
Mass donations and fundraising benefits have relieved community fears of Muncie Civic Theatre closing its doors after the organization experienced financial troubles earlier this year.
"We did have a public meeting to inform our patrons and volunteers that we were under threat of shutting down," Emma Smith, the theater's administrative assistant, said.
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Three UPD officers patrol campus, surrounding areas
by Taylor Orf
The Ball State University Police Department reintroduced its bicycle police force for the summer after the program has been on and off over the past decade.
Sgt. Rhonda Clark said the program consisted of three men; officers Coby Shields, Brad Clark, and Sgt.
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