Articles by Mike Rhodes

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…

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….

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…

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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…

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…

YMCA of Muncie, 500 S Mulberry St, Muncie, IN 47305 Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business September 15, 2022

YMCA Sells Downtown Facility to City of Muncie

By Kristen McConnell— MUNCIE, IN — Working toward building a new, state-of-the art community recreation center, The YMCA of Muncie has sold its Downtown facility to the City of Muncie with a lease-back clause. The sale was finalized Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Muncie Redevelopment Commission meeting. “Partnering with the City in this sale just made sense,” said Chad Zaucha, president and CEO of YMCA of Muncie. “The YMCA and the City of Muncie share common goals in unity: As…

Entertainment September 15, 2022

Rocky Horror Returns to the Cornerstone Auditorium

By Allison Bell— MUNCIE, IN—Dust off your fishnets and pleather; it is time to do the Time Warp again! Cornerstone Center for the Arts is excited for the eighth annual showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday, October 1, 2022 in the Auditorium of Cornerstone Center for the Arts in Downtown Muncie. This interactive event is made possible by our community sponsors and supporters. Touted as one of the oddest, most off-the-wall cult films ever made, this rock…

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