Mike Rhodes, Author at Muncie Journal

Health November 6, 2023

Men Don’t Take Preventative Health Care Seriously and It Nearly Cost One CEO His Life

By Seth Warren— MUNCIE, IN—For the last several years I’ve participated in No Shave November, which is a movement that encourages us all to have conversations about cancer prevention. As you may know, hair loss is a common side effect of cancer treatment. So, I’m more than happy to participate. Go ahead, ask me about my beard. I’ll tell you my wife and her persistence are the reason I’m alive today. Men’s Health Awareness Month and “No Shave November” work…

Veterans November 6, 2023

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written By Sarah

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. During the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by students from Mrs. Qualls’ and Mrs. Giordanos’ classes at Wapahani high school. Historical veteran photos that accompany each letter were provided by the Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office. This year’s Letters to Veterans is sponsored by Sam Pierce Chevrolet. Sam Pierce Chevrolet 12401 West County Road 550 South…

Government November 5, 2023

Three Muncie City Parks to Receive New Playground Equipment

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—On November 1, Muncie Board of Works approved an investment in new playground equipment for three City parks: Gilbert, McCulloch, and Cowing. The City will be receiving a matching Playground Grant from Game Time, which will provide play structures for the Gilbert, Cowing Park, and Whitely neighborhoods. JoAnna Darda, a member of the Gilbert Neighborhood Association, confirmed that the neighborhood will also be contributing some of their ARP funds to the park project. “The park is…

Veterans November 3, 2023

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written By Maddie Jefferson

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. During the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by students from Mrs. Qualls’ and Mrs. Giordanos’ classes at Wapahani high school. Historical veteran photos that accompany each letter were provided by the Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office. This year’s Letters to Veterans is sponsored by Sam Pierce Chevrolet. Sam Pierce Chevrolet 12401 West County Road 550 South…

Business November 2, 2023

Delaware County Officials Sign Three Memorandums of Understanding With Italian Companies

By Keith Roysdon— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN—As Delaware County officials conclude a trip to northern Italy they are happy to announce new investment and business opportunities are coming to the community. Commissioner President, Shannon Henry and Commissioner Vice President, James King announced Monday the success of their latest economic development efforts. Henry and King spent the week visiting with twenty-five firms with interest in establishing operations in the United States. In addition, the duo made a case for doing business in…

Veterans November 2, 2023

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written By Nick Cook

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. During the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by students from Mrs. Qualls’ and Mrs. Giordanos’ classes at Wapahani high school. Historical veteran photos that accompany each letter were provided by the Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office. This year’s Letters to Veterans is sponsored by Sam Pierce Chevrolet. Sam Pierce Chevrolet 12401 West County Road 550…

Business November 1, 2023

Newly Remodeled Southside Walmart Celebration Will Be November 3rd at 9 a.m.

By Lauren Schregardus, On Behalf of Walmart— MUNCIE, IN – Celebrating Walmart’s largest single-day rollout of re-grand openings in company history, Walmart customers in Muncie will soon be welcomed inside the newly transformed Supercenter at 1501 East 29th Street as the much-anticipated remodel is now complete. The Muncie store is part of re-grand opening celebrations representing more than half a billion dollars in capital investments in local communities across 30 states. Walmart associates will mark the occasion with a ribbon…

Business November 1, 2023

PrimeTrust Financial FCU and Muncie FCU Merge to Enhance Financial Well-being of Members

By Ben Polk— MUNCIE, IN – PrimeTrust Financial FCU and Muncie FCU are pleased to announce their merger, effective today. The credit unions will do business as PrimeTrust Financial FCU, with combined assets of more than $214 million and over 17,000 members. This partnership was approved by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and received an overwhelmingly positive vote by the Muncie FCU members. By bringing the two credit unions together, all members will have access to: Expanded products and…

Veterans November 1, 2023

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written By Katelyn McCauley

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. During the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by students from Mrs. Qualls’ and Mrs. Giordanos’ classes at Wapahani high school. Historical veteran photos that accompany each letter were provided by the Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office. This year’s Letters to Veterans is sponsored by Sam Pierce Chevrolet. Sam Pierce Chevrolet 12401 West County Road 550 South…

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