Articles by Mike Rhodes

Many families and businesses in Delaware County are going to enjoy up to 5 GB download speeds with this new fiber optic network. Photo by storyblocks

Business, Government December 5, 2022

Delaware County, IN Plans to Deliver AT&T Fiber-Powered Broadband to Nearly 1,250 Customer Locations

By Phil Hayes, ATT&T Corporate Communications— Plans call for AT&T Fiber with speeds of up to 5 Gigs to help close the digital divide MUNCIE, IN—Delaware County, Indiana, today announced plans for a $2.3 million project with AT&T* to build a state-of-the-art network and deliver AT&T FiberSM to some 1,250 customer locations in parts of the county.  The project is contingent upon a final contract between the county and AT&T. “With AT&T Fiber, our community will be even better positioned…

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LaVar Burton is pictured as Juli Metzger interviews him during the Indiana Youth Institute Conference. Photo provided

Education December 5, 2022

LaVar Burton Headlines 2022 Indiana Youth Institute Conference

By Juli Metzger— Read to your kids this holiday season INDIANAPOLIS—For LaVar Burton, his earliest memory of reading came from his mother, an English teacher. “You were going to engage with a book,” Burton told youth workers at last month’s Kids Count Conference in Indianapolis. “You either would read one or be slammed upside the head with one; but you would engage.” It was a parent’s insistence that set the course for young Burton, who by age 19, landed the…

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Entertainment December 5, 2022

Memorabilia Room To Be Open To Attendees Of Central Boys Basketball Games

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Central High School Alumni Association’s Memorabilia Room will be open to people attending Central home boys basketball games through January 2023. The Memorabilia Room will open 30 minutes ahead of each boys varsity game and will close after halftime. The room will be open on Saturday, Dec. 17; Wednesday, Dec. 21; and Tuesday, Dec. 27. In 2023, the room will be open on Friday, Jan. 6; Friday, Jan. 13; and Friday, Jan. 20; Jan….

Scene from 'A Christmas Story.' Photo by Amanda Kishel

Entertainment December 2, 2022

‘A Christmas Story’ Comes to Muncie Civic Theatre

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE – Muncie Civic Theatre invites you to gather family and friends and head downtown for the delightful holiday classic “A Christmas Story,” on the main stage through Dec. 23. In fact, the theater – wait for it – triple dog dares ya to go. Based on the hit holiday movie, “A Christmas Story” finds Ralphie in pursuit of his Christmas Dream of getting a Red Ryder BB gun. Based on humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing…

Minnetrista is always a festive place to visit during the holidays. Photo provided

Entertainment December 2, 2022

Kick Off the Holiday Season with Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, IN— There is no better way to kick off the holiday season than with your family and friends at Enchanted Luminaria Walk at Minnetrista on December 2 and 3 from 5–9 p.m. each night. “Enchanted Luminaria Walk is one of my favorite events to work here at Minnetrista,” said Associate Director of Experience & Education Ashley Mann. “It’s our gift to the community, and there are so many amazing opportunities for family fun and memory-making. The…

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Government December 1, 2022

Muncie’s Ironman 70.3 Rated #1 Participant Experience in North America

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—Hosting a successful IRONMAN race requires consistency, careful planning, and coordination with the community. After 41 races, Muncie holds the record for the longest streak of 70.3 mile triathlons in the world. This year, Muncie holds another record – the best 70.3 participant experience in North America. After going through post-race surveys from athletes, IRONMAN International informed race organizers that the Muncie 70.3 received an Overall Satisfaction score of 93.24%. This was the highest ranking of…

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Non-Profit December 1, 2022

Ball Brothers Foundation Explores Intersection of Outdoor Recreation and Education at Summit

By Eliza Guion— MUNCIE, IN—This fall, Ball Brothers Foundation took a group of eleven grantees on a special trip to Leland, Michigan where the foundation hosted a “Northern Michigan Summit.” For several days, the group explored the intersection of outdoor recreation and education, specifically the value of outdoor learning in the lives of children and young adults. The group stayed at the historic Leland Lodge and had the opportunity to meet BBF board members who live in the Leland area, an…

Left: Rush - Power Windows, Right: 2020 - The year that never was on view at Gordy Fine Art and Framing through January 28, 2023

Entertainment November 30, 2022

Gordy Fine Art and Framing Hosts Album Cover Artist Hugh Syme During Muncie’s First Thursday Event

By Carl Schafer— MUNCIE, IN—Hugh Syme is an artist with a long career designing album covers for bands such as Rush, Def Leppard, Dream Theatre, Megadeath and many others.  He will open a new exhibit in Muncie, Indiana at Gordy Fine Art and Framing on Thursday December 1, from 5 – 8 pm. The show of signed prints will include some of his most iconic album art together with rare originals.  Throughout the evening, he will be on hand to engage…

Porch pirating may get all the attention, but there are many other holiday scams to be aware of this season. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Government November 30, 2022

FBI Warns of Holiday Online Shopping Scams

By Chris Bavender, Public Affairs, FBI Indianapolis— Indianapolis, IN—Residents across Indiana are joining the rest of the country in shopping online this holiday season in big numbers. But Hoosiers aren’t the only one’s trying to steal a deal – so are scammers. With more people shopping online this year, consumers may encounter more online scams. “The holiday season not only means consumers are looking for the best deals for their holiday gift giving, but scammers are also looking for ways to swindle…

2018 Christmas sing photo by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment November 29, 2022

Muncie Community Christmas Sing Returns on Sunday

By Andy Klotz— Event back in person for first time since 2019 MUNCIE, IN – The Muncie Community Sing returns to a live, in-person event for the first time in three years this Sunday at the Muncie Fieldhouse. This is the 86th year for the annual seasonal show that brings together the musical talents of students throughout Muncie Community Schools and offers performances from the Hillcroft Choir and Chime Ensemble as well. “It’s a shame that the pandemic kept us…