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MUNCIE, IN - First Merchants Corp. will soon become the second largest financial holding corporation in the state with the acqusition of northwest  Citizens Financial Bank.

By Rick Yencer

MUNCIE, IN - With a new retail center and student housing in the University Village, look for hundreds of more construction jobs to be created as the community could see up to $100 million in investment to bolster local government and schools.

"It is a very exciting time in the city," said Mayor Dennis Tyler.

By Rick Yencer

 MUNCIE, IN - A $54 million apartment and retail  development with a government run parking garage may rise from the demolition of the historic Collegiate Store in the University Village near Ball State University.

 This huge, five-story building will change the face of the historic Village that was once a thriving retail center with the likes of the Ball Stores Collegiate Store, Steck's Men Store and Smitty's that once patronized by Ball State professors and high income residents of the Westwood neighborhood.

 Some details about this face changing development will be heard Thursday when local government, Muncie Redevelopment Commission and Muncie City Council, takes action on financing, tax breaks and leasing for the big parking garage and apartment building. The sheer size of the property, with more than 300 parking spaces and 230 rooms, could be the biggest development ever in the community next to public housing.

Muncie Cars for Sale: New American Chevrolet Cadillac to Open

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MUNCIE, IN - Steve DeAnda appreciates all the support from the community for his new American Chevrolet Cadillac auto dealership in Muncie that opens August 31st on McGalliard and Nebo Roads. You can reach out to them via the American Chevy Muncie Facebook Fan Page.

The structure of the 42,000 square foot dealership which includes a state of the art service facility began construction last winter. Mostly local work crews have worked diligently to complete the project on schedule.

Companies like B and L Drywall, Lehman’s Heating and Cooling, Reid Electric, Manor Brothers Concrete, Love Roofing and 3D Construction have really pulled through for the project. The cities of Muncie and Yorktown and Delaware County have also facilitated the project without regard to politics. DeAnda says that everyone involved in government has been positive and enthusiastic about developing our community.

Tim Konkle Named Racing Scholar at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino

By: Zach Groth

ANDERSON, IN - Tim Konkle, 53, has a professional goal to promote and help grow the Indiana harness racing industry; plain and simple. With more than 50 years of horse racing experience, 15 years at Hoosier Park alone, Konkle brings a level of professionalism and expertise that is unparalleled in the greater Indiana region. For this reason, Hoosier Park has transitioned Konkle from backside maintenance manager and recently declared Konkle as Hoosier Park’s first racing scholar. In this new role, Konkle will educate racing fans, answer racing questions, and give professional insight into the sport.

Konkle currently offers brief sessions to groups that visit Hoosier Park to expand their knowledge of harness racing and to give patrons tips on how to go through the wagering process. Konkle offers insight into the new FastBet Mobile way of wagering as well as offering advice on how to efficiently read the programs distributed nightly. Although there are racing fans at Hoosier Park that do not need professional tips, they can still be found asking Konkle for an answer to the potential million dollar question – “Who would you pick to win?”.

Longer, lower, leaner exterior complemented by hand-crafted, connected cabin

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DETROIT, MI - The 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan evolves Cadillac’s Art & Science design philosophy, with new a proportion that resizes the brand’s signature sport sedan, giving it a longer, leaner aesthetic reflective of its lightweight, driver-focused ethos.

Inside and out, the new CTS sedan grows dimensionally and its features are executed with the exemplary attention to detail and technological elements for which the brand is known.

“The 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan stretches literally and figuratively to take on the segment’s best with a performance-oriented spirit and confident sophistication,” said Bob Boniface, Cadillac exterior design director. “It has a lighter, thinner appearance, while taut, linear design elements emphasize its stretched profile.”