Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Colleen Cooper— MUNCIE, IN — A dedicated group of community members has officially established One Room School House No. 3, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to preserving one of the last remaining brick one-room schoolhouses in the nation and considered a crown jewel of Muncie and Delaware County. Originally built in 1875, the historic schoolhouse had fallen into complete disrepair before being restored in 1996 by the late Norman Miller and his wife, Hermie.  For many years, the…

By Kristen McConnell— MUNCIE, IN— The YMCA of Muncie, in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, invites the community to attend a Rock Steady Boxing Open House on April 28 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at the Muncie YMCA, located at 615 N. Walnut St. This special event will introduce Rock Steady Boxing, a non-contact, boxing-inspired fitness program designed specifically for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. The program focuses on improving strength, balance, coordination, and overall quality of life. Parkinson’s…

By Jessica Shrout— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie is home to a strong and growing creative community. Creativity is abundant in Muncie and Delaware County. It shows up in the classrooms of Ball State University and local schools, in exhibitions and programs at Minnetrista Museum and Gardens, in First Thursday Arts Walks, on the stage at the Muncie Civic Theatre, and in the work of countless local artists, performers, and organizations across the community. There is talent. There is energy. There is momentum….

By Susan Fisher, MPL Public Relations Supervisor— MUNCIE, IN—National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. This year’s theme is, “Find Your Joy” and Muncie Public Library (MPL) invites everyone to join the celebration by stopping by any of the four MPL branches to discover unique programs…