Articles by Mike Rhodes

Brynn Wright. Photo by Stacey Shannon

Education September 24, 2022

Brynn Wright—Member of Pridemark Construction’s ‘Future Leaders of America’ Series

By Stacey Shannon— MUNCIE, Ind.—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. Cowan Junior/Senior High School senior Brynn Wright takes her role as an upperclassman seriously. As one of six student athletes on the Student Athletic Committee at school, she tries to promote good sportsmanship among her fellow athletes and get more involvement from the student body….

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Gwenifer Raymond

Entertainment September 23, 2022

Gwenifer Raymond to Perform Free Concert at Cornerstone in Muncie Sept. 24th

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—Acclaimed Wales-born and London-based solo acoustic guitarist Gwenifer Raymond will be performing in a FREE concert as part of the 2022 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7 PM on Saturday, September 24th in the E.B. Ball Auditorium at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. Lonesome With Company will be open the show. Raymond’s specific field of solo guitar is known as “American primitive,” a term coined by acoustic guitarist John Fahey…

Monument to veterans at Beech Grove Cemetery. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Entertainment September 22, 2022

Historic Beech Grove Cemetery Tour Brings Local History to Life

By Denise King— MUNCIE, IN—What is Muncie’s connection to M&Ms candy? Who was Diamond Heels Hattie? You can find out these answers and learn more interesting facts about Muncie at the annual Historic Beech Grove Cemetery Tour hosted by the Old West End Neighborhood Association. This year’s event will be held on October 8th  from 3:30-7:30 pm. The guided walking tour of the cemetery grounds takes a different route each year, highlighting notable Muncie residents interred in Beech Grove, many…

Pictured L-R: Eric Grim - MCS Director of Secondary Education Charlie Cardinal - Ball State mascot Isaac Denniston Dr. Lee Ann Kwiatkowski - MCS Dir. Of Public Education and CEO

Education September 21, 2022

Northside Middle School’s Denniston Given ‘Extra Yard for Teachers Award’

By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University and the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFPF) have honored Northside Middle School Teacher Isaac Denniston with its Extra Yard for Teachers Award. Denniston, a Choir teacher who also leads the school’s popular Titan TV program, will receive a $1,000 Donors Choose gift card for school supplies and other items. He will also be recognized on the field during Ball State’s football game on October 1. “Isaac is so deserving of this…

Mexican folkloric dance troupe photo provided by Grupo Folclórico Macehuani Photo: Grupo Folclórico Macehuani

Non-Profit September 20, 2022

Upcoming Family Events at Muncie Public Library

By Susan Fisher, MPL— MUNCIE, IN—The public is invited to enjoy two upcoming Muncie Public Library (MPL) events in the coming weeks. A festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is scheduled for Saturday, September 24. The event will feature Mexican folkloric dance performances by Grupo Folclórico Macehuani, from 1-2 p.m. in the garden area. Participants should bring their own chairs or blankets. Authentic Mexican food will be available to purchase from the Tacos de la Torre food truck scheduled to be…

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Education, Non-Profit September 20, 2022

Muncie Noon Rotary Disperses Fair Funds to MCHS Sports Teams and Clubs

By Matt Howell, Muncie Noon Rotary President— MUNCIE, IN – Did you attend the Delaware County Fair this year? If you went through the front gates, you might have seen Dale Basham of the Muncie Rotary Club directing traffic. Mr. Basham has organized fellow Rotarians to help Muncie Central High School students raise funds for various CHS sports teams and clubs. The teams and clubs earn money while staffing the front gate and the Muncie Rotary Club provides matching funds….

Ellen Bergum. Photo provided

Education September 20, 2022

Ivy Tech Student Spotlight: Ellen Bergum

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN – Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County Campus’s Dual Credit program enables high school students to graduate with an associate’s degree. For New Castle High School (NCHS) 2022 graduate Ellen Bergum taking advantage of dual credit course opportunities at her high school as well as participation in the Health Sciences program at the local Career Center allowed her to graduate with certifications in Certified Nursing Aid (CNA), Dementia Care and Pre-Nursing studies as well as…

Showcase Week will take place November 14-19, 2022. http://www.showcaseweek.com

Business September 19, 2022

Registrations for Entrepreneur Showcase Week Now Open at www.Showcaseweek.com

By Ted Baker CEO/Executive Director, Muncie, Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—Entrepreneurs play a major role in impacting nearly every component of the economy – as the biggest source of jobs and income for employees in the nation, by investing in community projects and financially supporting charitable causes. They are the drivers of new job creation, innovative products, and services and lead the way for social changes in our society. Since announcing the activities of Entrepreneur Showcase Week in last month’s…

Bekah Clawson, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, participates in discussion during a fundraising training hosted by Nonprofit Support Network while Scott Watkins, executive director of Orchestra Indiana, looks on. The Nonprofit Support Network is launching nonprofit-specific programming that will raise awareness around key topics related to nonprofit work.

Non-Profit September 16, 2022

Nonprofit Support Network Announces Nonprofit Programming

By Carly Acree King— MUNCIE, IN—Nonprofit Support Network is excited to announce its inaugural programming designed to strengthen nonprofits in Muncie and Delaware County. The program, titled “Nonprofit Essentials,” is a series of learning sessions designed to strengthen the operations and `management of nonprofit organizations and enhance the development of the individuals who serve them. Each session will address a topic relevant to the needs of nonprofits, from nonprofit administration and fundraising to marketing and workplace health and wellness. Nonprofit Essentials…

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Non-Profit September 15, 2022

Help the Soup Kitchen of Muncie Stuff-A-Bus, Sept. 17

By Loretta Parsons— MUNCIE, IN—The Soup Kitchen of Muncie needs the public’s help to Stuff-A-Bus with non-perishable food on Sept. 17 to help feed those in need this fall. The Stuff-A-Bus event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pay Less Super Market, 715 S. Tillotson Ave., Muncie. The food will be distributed to the Soup Kitchen of Muncie, Southside Middle School Panther Pantry, and the Ball State Cardinal Kitchen pantry. Each of these organizations helps different segments of…