Articles by Mike Rhodes

Education March 23, 2023

Actor, Producer David Arquette to Speak at Ball State University as Part of David Letterman Distinguished Lecture Series

By BSU Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Multi-talented actor and producer David Arquette will be the next featured speaker in the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series at Ball State University. Mr. Arquette is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. on April 10 in Pruis Hall, on the Ball State campus. The event is free and open to the public, but general admission tickets are required for entry. Tickets are available here. The event will also be live streamed at…

Business March 23, 2023

Oak Motors Donates Funds to Aid Muncie Non-Profits

By Tiger Okeley, Owner, Oak Motors— MUNCIE, IN — Local used car dealership and financing company, Oak Motors, supported seven local charitable organizations in the Muncie, Indianapolis and Anderson areas during 2022. Out of the $94,000 in total donations, $25,000 directly benefited the following non-profits in Muncie, Ind: Muncie Mission Ministries, YMCA of Muncie and Salvation Army of Muncie. “All of these charities work toward improving situations for those facing challenges, which is a strong tenant that also runs through…

Non-Profit March 22, 2023

Muncie Altrusa Club Recognizes 4th Grade Essay Contest Winners

By Sue Whitaker— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Altrusa Club hosted the winners of the Annual 4th Grade Essay Contest on March 16th at a luncheon at the Minnetrista Center. The winners of the essay contest were Laynie McGuire, Albany Elementary; Shadow Hanser, Burris; Tahj Johnson, East Washington Academy; Selena Thomas, Royerton Elementary; Milyn Douthitt, Selma Elementary; and Abigail Byrd, Yorktown Elementary. Each student read their essay titled: “The Book that Changed my Life…” to the assembled group. Following the reading each…

One Ball State Day Returns April 5th With Million Goal, New Events and Challenges

Education March 22, 2023

One Ball State Day Returns April 5th With $1 Million Goal, New Events and Challenges

By BSU Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, IN – One Ball State Day, Ball State University’s award-winning 24-hour fundraising event, returns for its fifth year Wednesday, April 5, with the goal of topping last year’s record-setting effort. In 2022, thanks to the support of alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends worldwide, the University raised over $1 million on One Ball State Day (OBSD) for the first time. This year, Ball State hopes to achieve a fifth straight year of increased giving on…

Health March 21, 2023

Grow-A-Row Campaign Launches in ECI

Program encourages donations of excess garden produce to local organizations. By John Disher, Healthy Community Alliance— East Central Indiana— Though the skies are drab and we can only dream of the heat and sun of summer, it’s the time of year where avid gardeners are making planting plans so that a harvest will be ready to reap this summer. Gardeners are invited nowto consider intentionally growing an abundance to share produce with community organizations closely connected to neighbors who can…

Non-Profit March 21, 2023

Hometown Heroes Grants Awarded

By Megan Orbin— MUNCIE, IN—Woof Boom Radio and 104.1 HD1 WLBC take our role seriously as partners to those in the cities and towns we serve. WLBC continues to assist some remarkable organizations in making a difference in our community. The following organizations were chosen to receive the WLBC Hometown Heroes Grant: Delaware County Special Needs Prom/Events, April American Legion Post 321, May Delaware County CASA Program, June Open Door Health Services, July Roo’s Relief, August ecoREHAB, September Hillcroft Services,…

Education, Non-Profit March 20, 2023

Ivy Tech Vice Chancellor for Workforce Partnerships to Speak at Annual AAUW Membership Meeting

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The annual membership meeting of the Muncie Branch of the American Association of University Women will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 25, at Ivy Tech Community College, 345 S. High St. The meeting is open to the public and people interested in joining AAUW. The meeting’s speaker will be Jennifer Gasiorek, who is vice chancellor for workforce partnerships and strategic communications. The title of her speech is “Empowering Students to Succeed.”…

Education March 20, 2023

Craig Ulrey of Heritage Hall Christian School Wins Ball State PBS Regional Spelling Bee

By BSU Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, IN—Craig Ulrey, a seventh grader from Heritage Hall Christian School in Muncie, is the champion of the 2023 Ball State PBS Regional Spelling Bee. Ulrey’s winning word was “condensation.” The competition, involving 37 spellers from 29 area school systems, lasted 19 nerve-racking rounds. The first runner-up is Joshua Thorpe from East Washington Academy in Muncie. The second runner-up is TaMerra Edwards from Lee L. Driver Middle School in Winchester. Spellers competed at Sursa Hall…

Entertainment March 20, 2023

ECICO Orchestra To Perform On March 25, 7 pm at Northside

By Kathy Huggler— MUNCIE, IN—Celebrate the return of All Things Spring – with an evening of seven short, light-hearted works from the likes of Mozart, Beethoven, Lin Manuel Miranda, and more. This East Central Indiana Chamber Orchestra date is scheduled at Northside Middle School Auditorium on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at 7 pm. Join them for a lovely, sweet program of pieces that blend into a Spring tonic for everyone. The orchestra is ledby Conductor Carlos Hernandez, BSU Graduate Conducting…

Non-Profit March 17, 2023

Hamer D. and Phyllis C. Shafer Foundation Provides Grant to Muncie Children’s Museum

By Kynda Rinker— MUNCIE, IN — Throughout their lives, Hamer and Phyllis Shafer invested significantly in the Muncie community. Organizations that created opportunities for youth, particularly disadvantaged youth, were close to their hearts. They strongly valued the arts, education, and wellness, and generously gave of their time and money to help grow foundational organizations within our community. Since the Muncie Children’s Museum’s opening in 1977, Hamer and Phyllis strongly believed in the value that MCM adds to our community. The…

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