Muncie plans first large-scale run/walk

The first large scale run/walk in Muncie, the Shamrock 5k/10k Run/Walk, will be held on March 17, with a start and finish in Morrow's Meadow with proceeds going to assist the Volunteer Services of the Delaware County Emergency Management Agency.

The Shamrock Run/Walk will also help showcase the city's park system and the quality of life that is offered in Yorktown, officials say. The course will include much of the trail system in and around the community out to the Munciana volleyball facility.

More than 200 athletes are expected in attendance, and race day sign-up will be available from 7-8:15 a.m.

The Shamrock Run/Walk starts the event season with Muncie Multi-Sports' family of events, now including eight adult triathlons in the Triton Brewing Indiana Series hosted in four Indiana cities featuring the USA Triathlon MidEast College Regional Championship on Sept. 1, 2012, 2- MudMan Indiana 5k Muddy Obstacle Course Runs, the Muncie TOUGHkids Triathlon, the Muncie Mini Marathon and the Henry County YMCA Turkey Trot.

For more information go to www.MuncieMultiSport.com.

N-B Video: Norwell boys claim 2012 regional basketball title

Congratulations to the Norwell boys basketball team for their first regional victory since 1988. Learn more in the Monday, March 12, News-Banner. (Video by Paul Beitler)

N-B Video: It's beginning to look a lot like spring

The spring-like wind whips around the News-Banner's Paul Beitler as Bluffton High School's baseball and track teams practice for the upcoming season. Keep reading the News-Banner for the latest sports action. (Video by Paul Beitler)

Baer Field announces 2012 schedule

Saturday Race Time: Pit Gates at 3pm, Prac. at 4pm, Spectator Gates at 4pm, Qual. at 5:30 pm, RACING at 7:30pm

Special events: Pit Gates at 2pm, Prac. at 3pm, Spectator Gates at 4pm, Qual. at 5pm, RACING at 7:30pm

N-B Video: Norwell boys basketball team claims 2012 sectionals

Members of the team cut down the net after the 78-48 victory over Whitko Saturday, March 3. Afterward, the News-Banner's Paul Beitler spoke with the seniors on the team and junior Josh VanMeter. Learn more in the Monday, March 5, News-Banner. (Video by Paul Beitler)

Hunter education course now available

From the Wells County Extension Office:

A hunter education course will be offered from 5:30-9:00 p.m. Monday, March 12, Wednesday, March 14, and Thursday, March 15, at the Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park in Bluffton. The course will be taught by Indiana Conservation Officer Kenny Wireman and certified volunteer instructors Darrell Reynolds, Rick Falk, Tracy Myers and Mike and Jodi Pinkerton.

Youth under age 16 must be accompanied by a guardian. Attendance at all three classes is required for certification. The course is free and is sponsored by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. For pre-registration and information, call 260-824-0692.

Time to enroll in Mini 4-H

From the Wells County Extension Officer:

Youth in first and second grades are invited to join in the fun of Mini 4-H and exhibit a project at the Wells County 4-H Fair, July 14-19. Mini 4-H members are encouraged to enroll in one of the various projects of their choice. The projects include: Collections, Crafts, Dinosaurs, Farm Animals, Foods, Horse & Pony, Models, My Pet and Me, Plants and Flowers, Sewing, Whales & Dolphins, and Rabbit.

Participants complete the project during the summer and bring it to the Wells County 4-H Fair, July 14-19. Mini 4-H members are also invited to the annual Mini 4-H Round Up which will be held in June at the 4-H Park in Bluffton. Information about Mini 4-H has been distributed to all Wells County first and second grade students in the public schools. Parents with children interested in Mini 4-H should have their child return the official Mini 4-H card to their school teacher. 4-H officials will then collect the enrollment cards at the schools.

Parents of home schooled youth or children who missed getting a form at school may contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 260-824-6412. The office is located in the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Final sign up for Mini 4-H is May