Articles by Mike Rhodes

The Central Indiana Flute Choir in concert performance. The ensemble is part of America’s Hometown Band in Muncie.

Entertainment December 13, 2022

Free Concert by AHB Central Indiana Flute Choir on Dec 17th

By Katherine Huggler— MUNCIE, IN—The next performance from the Central Indiana Flute Choir, part of America’s Hometown Band, is set for 2 pm on Saturday afternoon, December 17th. This event is Free and open to the public. The venue is the Fine Arts Center of Heritage Hall School, located at 6401 W River Road, Muncie, IN – across from Grace Baptist Church. Parking on-site is free also. This unique presentation of seasonal music favorites comes from the choir’s flutes-of-many-sizes that…

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The Clark Griswold Memorial tiny tree. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business December 12, 2022

Indiana & Michigan Tips for Holiday Decorating

By Corey Ohlenkamp— MUNCIE, IN—With the holiday’s here, it’s time to gorge on food and decorate the house. Rushing into decorating to keep up with Clark Griswold, however, can make things hazardous for both you and your wallet. Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) wants to provide everyone with energy efficient holiday decoration ideas and safety reminders to get into the holiday spirit. “Indiana Michigan Power is dedicated to making your holidays bright, efficient and safe whether it’s small display in the yard…

Non-Profit December 12, 2022

Documentary Film Celebrates History, Future of The White River in Muncie

By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, IN—Over 100 community members from across East Central Indiana joined Ball Brothers Foundation, Indiana Humanities, and The Nature Conservancy for a screening of documentaries on December 6, 2022 at Muncie Civic Theatre. The evening featured the premiere of The Nature Conservancy’s new mini-documentary about the White River. The mini-documentary was produced by Seth Harden (TNC) with videography and direction by lifelong Hoosier and filmmaker, Ben Massie of Flatland Films. The stunning imagery in the mini-documentary is…

Cammie is a first-generation homeowner. She came to Pathstone in the spring of 2019 in the hopes of getting assistance for a home. She worked diligently on her credit score and savings. She was approved in July of 2021 for the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Individual Development Account Program (IDA). Cammie continued with Pathstone’s Money Management and Home Buyer Education classes and in February of 2022 was able to move into her home. A 2022 grant from the Funders Forum Collaborative will help people in our community reach homeownership, just like Cammie. Photo provided

Non-Profit December 12, 2022

Funders Forum Collaborative Helps Magnify Generational Impact of Homeownership

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN – Public, private, and corporate foundations, along with service club funders in Delaware County, have come together to pool knowledge, experiences, and resources to collectively impact homeownership in the community. The Funders Forum Collaborative awarded $66,000 to two Delaware County organizations to support programs that combine education opportunities with quality, affordable housing. Examining the intersection of their shared grantmaking focus area – education – and supporting the priorities identified by the community through the Together…

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Health December 8, 2022

Visitor Restrictions To Begin at IU Health Ball, Blackford, and Jay Hospitals On Monday

By Courtney Schmoll— MUNCIE, IN—Due to a rise in the number of reported cases of flu and other respiratory viruses, IU Health is limiting visitors at some of its hospitals to prevent spreading and protect patients and team members. Starting Monday, December 12, we will be implementing restrictions at IU Health Ball, Blackford, and Jay hospitals. The following restrictions will remain in effect until viral illness rates decline: Only adult family members (18 or older) will be allowed to visit…

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Business December 8, 2022

For the Third Year in a Row, First Merchants Bank is Named a ‘Newsweek Best Bank’ for 2023

By Jaime Faulkner— MUNCIE, IN – Newsweek released its 2023 America’s Best Banks rankings placing First Merchants at the top of the list in Indiana and distinguishing it for having attentive service and dependable bankers. While this honor recognizes the bank’s work in Indiana, these attributes exemplify the bank’s ‘helping you prosper’ philosophy across its four-state footprint. “In mid-November, we were recognized by the American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For”, determined by surveys of our employees,” says Mark…

WaTasha Barnes Griffin has been CEO of YWCA Central Indiana in Muncie since 2015. Photo provided

Non-Profit December 8, 2022

Three-Year Plan Designed to End Homelessness for Families and Youth

By WaTasha Barnes Griffin— MUNCIE, IN—What do you think of when you hear the word homeless? Is it a shifty drifter on the street with a cardboard sign asking for a handout? Is it someone, in an oversized wool coat, slumped on a park bench sleeping in plain sight? Is it an old lady pushing a grocery cart loaded with her only possessions down a country road? In fact, in our community, there are two cohorts who are the most vulnerable…

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Entertainment December 8, 2022

Trifecta of Rock and Roll Music Coming to Cornerstone

By Dee McKinsey— Three Well-Known Indiana Bands to Perform in February  MUNCIE, IN – Mike Mulligan and Steam Shovel, from Kokomo, The Why Store from Muncie, and Pushing Daisy’s Band of Indianapolis, will perform in the E.B. Ball Auditorium at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 from 6 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. The high energy bands will play blues, rock and roll, and “heady funk.’ Mike Mulligan and Stream Shovel will play their…

Non-Profit December 7, 2022

Robert A. & Beverly D. Terhune Foundation Continue Support to the Muncie Children’s Museum

By Ashlee Anderson— MUNCIE, IN–Bob & Beverly Terhune established the Robert A. & Beverly D. Terhune donor advised fund at the Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County as a vehicle to help community organizations on a yearly basis. With so much need in the community, the Terhune family felt that grants to local charitable causes was the best way to give back. The foundation has been supportive of the Muncie Children’s Museum over many years and extended their generosity with…

Hillcroft Services is located at 501 W Air Park Dr, Muncie, IN 47303. File photo

Business December 7, 2022

Hillcroft Services Awarded $150k Avis Foundation Grant

By Dan Wolfert— MUNCIE, IN—Hillcroft Services, Inc., a local provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for nearly 70 years, has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Avis Foundation, Inc. The grant is in support of the recently opened ABA Clinic located in Pendleton, which is an expansion of the service model already offered by the ABA Clinic located in Muncie.  The completely renovated 6,000 square foot facility that opened in May of 2022, has the…