A Facebook film crew visited The Muncie Animal Shelter on July 18 to talk with volunteers as they walked dogs and played the mobile game Pokémon Go. DN PHOTO REBECCA KIZER
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Facebook film crew visits Muncie Animal Shelter after Pokémon Go ad goes viral

After a Muncie Animal Shelter Facebook post about the mobile game "Pokémon Go" went viral, Buzzfeed, Huffington Post and USA Today readers across the nation have now heard all about the small college town. The post was simply an advertisement asking local residents to come volunteer to walk dogs as they catch Pokémon. But it caught the world's attention. Currently at nearly 10,000 "likes" and more than 28,000 shares, Facebook itself has even noticed.


Formerly referred to as Gearbox: Muncie, A Maker Hub, the makerspace project has changed its name to  Madjax. PHOTO PROVIDED BY SHELLEY SHEKELL
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Makerspace project announces new name, 1st set of tenants

Since its launch in fall 2014, one major Muncie project has changed its name and is continuing to grow exponentially. Formerly referred to as Gearbox: Muncie, A Maker Hub, the makerspace project has changed its name to better fit its evolving brand, according to a press release. 





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