Articles by Mike Rhodes

Boy Scout Troop 22 Cooks Up 30th Annual Hog Roast on Sept 16th

Non-Profit September 15, 2023

Boy Scout Troop 22 Cooks Up 30th Annual Hog Roast on Sept 16th

By Jessica Gestwicki— MUNCIE, IN – Boy Scout Troop 22 will be dishing up heaping helpings of BBQ and fixings at its 30th Annual Hog Roast fundraiser at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 11am to 6pm. Proceeds will help the troop prepare for a challenging backcountry experience at Philmont Scout Ranch, BSA’s high-adventure base in New Mexico. Funds will also offset rising participation costs so scouting opportunities remain available to all. Besides the great food, Scouts…

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City of Muncie Awarded Million Grant to Continue Urban Reforestation Efforts 

Government September 15, 2023

City of Muncie Awarded $2 Million Grant to Continue Urban Reforestation Efforts 

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—Trees play a critical role in air quality, property value, soil erosion and runoff prevention, temperature regulation, quality of life, and more. In 2020, Mayor Dan Ridenour announced the Thousand Trees in a Thousand Days initiative, aimed to aggressively combat the declining urban canopy in Muncie. The initiative, which has received recognition in other states and won Muncie a Tree City USA Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation, will successfully plant it’s 1,000th native tree…

Ticket Sales Begin Today for Comedy Duo John Mulaney and Pete Davidson’s Emens Performance

Entertainment September 15, 2023

Ticket Sales Begin Today for Comedy Duo John Mulaney and Pete Davidson’s Emens Performance

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN— Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. ET Friday, Sept. 15, for comedy duo John Mulaney and Pete Davidson’s Oct. 7 performance at Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium. Tickets for the 7 p.m. performance will be available through the Emens box office, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 765-285-1539. This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space….

Ball State PBS Wins National Public Media Award for its Inaugural ‘Happy Little Fest’

Education September 14, 2023

Ball State PBS Wins National Public Media Award for its Inaugural ‘Happy Little Fest’

By Ball State Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, IN – “Happy Little Fest”/Ball State PBS was named the winner of the “Special Events” award within the Marketing and Communications category at this year’s National Educational Telecommunications Association’s (NETA) 55th Public Media Awards. The winners were announced at an awards gala on Sept. 10 as part of the 2023 NETA Conference and CPB Public Media Thought Leader Forum in Columbia, S.C. Created in 2022 in honor of the 80th birthday of the…

Shroyer Becomes Principal at East Washington Academy

Education September 14, 2023

Shroyer Becomes Principal at East Washington Academy

By Andy Klotz, MCS— MUNCIE, IN– Muncie Community Schools (MCS) has named Evan Shroyer the new principal at East Washington Academy (EWA). A Muncie native and a Southside High School graduate, he began the year as EWA’s assistant principal, and has now been selected to permanently replace Sarah Anglin who left in July to move closer to family. “What an honor! It feels surreal to lead some of Muncie’s finest students, staff and families,” Shroyer said. “I truly love this…

Jennah Love—Member of Pridemark Construction’s ‘Future Leaders of America’ Series

Education September 13, 2023

Jennah Love—Member of Pridemark Construction’s ‘Future Leaders of America’ Series

By Stacey A. Shannon— Editor’s note: The Future Leaders of America series profiles high school seniors who display leadership qualities in their school and the community. The series is brought to you by Pridemark Construction.  GASTON, IN—Wes-Del High School senior Jennah Love has a busy schedule filled with athletics, fine arts and church. She’s learned to balance it all while also remaining at the top of her class academically and taking care of her mental health. “There’s so much going…

Conservation Award Nominations Solicited by Robert Cooper Audubon Society  

Non-Profit September 13, 2023

Conservation Award Nominations Solicited by Robert Cooper Audubon Society  

By Brian Wolfe— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, East Central Indiana’s Robert Cooper Audubon Society celebrates individuals and organizations who make noteworthy contributions to conservation and environmental education in our region.  Help us celebrate a local conservation hero by submitting a nomination to Annette Rose at rosenflowers@hughes.net by September 23rd. When submitting your nomination, please describe the nominee’s contributions and provide contact information.  Nominations are due by September 23.  Award nominees need not reside in our chapter’s seven­county region or be affiliated with…

46th Annual Old Washington Festival is Sept 16th and 17th

Entertainment September 12, 2023

46th Annual Old Washington Festival is Sept 16th and 17th

By Kimberly Stiers— MUNCIE, IN—The Old Washington Street Festival returns for its 46th year this Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023. The Festival combines the long, storied history of the Emily Kimbrough Historic District with modern-day fun and is free and open to all.  The Festival features a wide array of free entertainment options. Music will include rock, country, blues, and jazz musicians, and there will be several hours of open mic. Other entertainment includes fan-favorite Olde Wrestling, an…

Cook Family Education Center Opens at Prairie Creek Reservoir

Government September 12, 2023

Cook Family Education Center Opens at Prairie Creek Reservoir

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—On Monday morning, dozens gathered to cut the ribbon at the brand-new Cook Family Education Center at Prairie Creek Reservoir. Once an unheated building without restrooms, the Reservoir Office has now been transformed into a natural history museum, complete with a timeline of Muncie history, interactive exhibits, full-size trees, a sailboat, live fish and turtles, and more.   The Education Center is dedicated to the Cook family, who have served a collective total of 87 years at…

Recovery Café Muncie Tops Goal at Breakfast

Non-Profit September 12, 2023

Recovery Café Muncie Tops Goal at Breakfast

By Scott Smalstig— MUNCIE, IN—With a standing room only crowd of over 200 people at Ivy Tech’s downtown Muncie Community Room, Recovery Café Muncie conducted its second annual fundraising breakfast, captivating all in attendance with stories of love, acceptance, and success. “We can’t thank our sponsors and donors enough,” said Lisa Roossien, Recovery Café’s Executive Director. “We doubled the number of attendees from last year, and we are so proud that our story is resonating with the community. We are…