Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Gail A. Townsend— MUNCIE, Ind.—Public art has come to Muncie Friends Church: A Quaker Meeting, with a series of hand-painted garden poles installed in the Jackson Street parking area of the meeting house, which is the home of the Old West End Neighborhood Association (OWENA). Designed by local artist Denise King, the posts welcome visitors and depict the Friends’ common values of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community and Equality. King, who is active in OWENA, designed the posts, which were…

By Susan Fisher, Public Relations Supervisor at Muncie Public Library— MUNCIE, Ind.—Babies, kids, teens, and even adults can sign up now for the Summer Reading Program (SRP) at Muncie Public Library (MPL). The 2022 program runs from June 6 through July 30. This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities.” “The traditional SRP will always be a part of what we do at Muncie Public Library,” said Akilah S. Nosakhere, MPL Library Director. “We know how important it is to keep…

By Next Muncie— MUNCIE, Ind. – Next Muncie, a team of local leaders committed to advancing the redevelopment of downtown Muncie and its adjacent neighborhoods, has welcomed a new member of the Muncie community to serve on its team. Lathay Pegues, a longtime resident of Muncie, is president and CEO of John Tom’s Barbecue Sauce. He began his service to Next Muncie earlier this year. “I was flattered to be asked to join Next Muncie’s team, because I know everyone…