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Zoeller reaches agreement with Penguin Group Inc.
Agreement to resolve electronic book price-fixing allegations
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INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller today announced the resolution of a multistate antitrust investigation against another major U.S. book publisher for price-fixing and collusion in the electronic book (E-book) market.
Indiana, along with the other states, reached an agreement with Penguin Group (USA) Inc. to settle allegations that Penguin colluded with other major publishers and Apple Inc. to manipulate prices in the E-book market.
“If approved, this agreement means Indiana’s consumers who purchased E-books published by Penguin Group will receive $1.15 million in total refunds via their E-book accounts,” Zoeller said. “Consumers also stand to benefit from restored competitiveness within the E-book marketplace.”
Pacer's Legends coming to Hoosier Park tonight
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MUNCIE, IN - Some of the true legends of the Indiana Pacers like George McGinnis and Mel Daniels will be hanging out at Hoosier Park tonight when the second games of the Eastern championship starts between the Pacers and the Heat.
The free event around 7 p.m. kicks off the big Dan Patch Invitational weekend with the $200,000 race with some of North America's top rated horses scheduled Saturday night.
The kickoff to the Memorial Day weekend could not be better, says Emily Gaskins, announcer and writer for Hoosier Park. Some of best horses, trainers, and drivers will be featured like the 2012 Dan Patch win, Rockin Cam; Meadowlands Pace champion, A Rocknroll Dance, and North American Cup winner, Up the Credit,
Tuhey Pool: Publc landmark warm for a chilly start Saturday
By Rick Yencer
MUNCIE, IN - Tuhey Pool was plenty warm despite the chilly start of Friday with new operators and some big changes to keep the swimming public coming back for more.
Memorial Day weekend signals the start of outdoor fun and adventure with Tuhey, that downtown public landmark, now operated by White River Aquatics.
Steve Tomboni, that local sports mogul who runs White River Aquatics, was going over details, organizing schedules and preparing to embark on the Saturday opening that will see a new splash park, a new heater and some more programs to encourage fitness and nutrition.
The city trusted Tomboni with the job since he had a hand in running the pool when he ran the Muncie YMCA a decade ago. He now has a multi-sports group (AmericaMultiSport.com) that operates more than a dozen triathlons during the summer besides running the city pool.
Original McDonald's sign in Muncie IN is reborn
By Rick Yencer
MUNCIE, IN - When that iconic McDonald's sign was asked how it survived more than a half century, the answer was, "We are simply the best," said Speedy, that character that flashes with the 99 billion served subtitle.
Hundreds of people showed up Tuesday for that rededication of the last original McDonald's sign in the world that was stood at corner of Madison and Charles streets since 1958 when the first McDonald's in Indiana opened.
That site was the home of a root beer stand run by Charlie and Bob Terhune who later traded in root beer for one of the new California McDonald dime hamburger franchises.
Second Harvest Tailgate at Borg Warner
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MUNCIE, IN - Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana will provide food* for families in need at the monthly Tailgate Program on Thursday, May 23, 2013. The Second Harvest Tailgate will be held at Borg Warner in the parking lot across the street on the North side of IN 32, West Kilgore Ave in Muncie. The distribution is from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM while supplies last. The lot will open at 6:00 AM. Limit of 3 families per vehicle.
Daleville, IN must benefit from Mounds Lake
By Rick Yencer
MUNCIE, IN - The next step to the proposed $400 million Mounds Lake development will be engineering, geology and hydrology studies to determine the flow, depth, scope and size of the reservoir primarily built in Madison County.
Delaware County Commissioners endorsed the study Monday like governments of Daleville and Chesterfield this month, with Madison County Commissioners also on board.
Yorktown IN looks to future to rebuild an empty downtown
By Rick Yencer
YORKTOWN, IN - A vision for a new downtown will come from another consultant, not people, as the Republican Yorktown Town Council decided Monday to spend $40,500 with the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns on a planner to come up with a action plan.
Psi Iota Xi provides help through popular Bargain Box resale shop
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MUNCIE, IN - Psi Iota Xi has been helping one community at a time over the last century and reached out locally this month to help those in need and with education.
The womens' sorority announced nearly $40,000 in grants this month to help Christian Ministries and A Better Way besides a scholarship to keep the late philanthropist Mary Maxon's work alive.
Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light tours Ball State geothermal station
By Rick Yencer
MUNCIE, IN - Ball State's geothermal energy station roared with power from beneath the ground as members of the Hoosier Interfaith Power and Light group had a few questions Sunday, also the day of Pentecost.
Retired minister Charlie Mason of Grace Episcopal Church wondered what would happen to the large underground water pump and circulation system if there was an earthquake. Others wondered how the station would function in a massive power outage.
Jim Lowe, who heads facilities, planning and management at the university, assured more than 30 people that the water pumping systems would not be impacted by an earthquake given the flexibility of the piping system besides not being deep enough to matter.
Harlem Wizards raise awareness, money for Keeping the Peace
By Rick Yencer
MUNCIE, IN - Keeping the Peace in memory of Jamel Barnes was a huge success Saturday as the Harlem Wizards entertained and played before more than 300 people at Southside High School.
Mayor Dennis Tyler took the court as the leader of Mel Beezy as the Wizards ran, jumped and outshot their competitors by an easy score of 74-45.
Regardless of the outcome, Tyler said it was a smiles on all the faces of youth who were watching the antics of the Wizards like King Arthur, Tomahawk, Space Jam, and Air Jamaica who reenacted the glory days of the former Harlem Globetrotters who were beloved by millions.
