Articles by Mike Rhodes

The Muncie Mission is partnering with A Better Way and the YWCA Central Indiana to maintain the HUB as the Muncie Community’s first response for people facing homelessness. Photo by storyblocks.

Non-Profit February 10, 2022

AEP Foundation Supports Muncie Mission With $25,000 in Grants

By Corey Ohlenkamp— Two separate grants help the agency combat homelessness and provide community meals  MUNCIE, Ind.—Indiana Michigan Power, a subsidiary of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), has announced two grants totaling $25,000 from the American Electric Power Foundation to the Muncie Mission to support its goal to provide critical services to those who are facing homelessness. A $20,000 grant will support the Mission’s role in enhancing Muncie’s HUB program. A separate grant of $5,000 will support the Mission’s meals…

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"Carlos" by Ronn Brown

Entertainment February 10, 2022

Gordy Fine Art & Framing to Present ‘Portraits by Ronn Brown’

Editor’s note: This event has been  moved to today, Thursday, February 10th due to last week’s snow. By Carl Schafer— MUNCIE, Ind.—Gordy Fine Art and Framing will open an exhibition of photographs by career fashion photographer Ronn Brown. A native of East Central Indiana, Brown was based in Los Angeles for decades. There he focused mainly on photographing musicians, actors and models, and often worked for producers in the film and music industries. This kind of photography requires superb technical…

Dale Basham is pictured at the podium making remarks after receiving the Edmund F. Ball Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit February 9, 2022

2022 VIVA Award Nominations Are Now Open. Nominate Someone!

By Matt Howell— MUNCIE, Ind.—The V!VA Awards were developed as a gift to the community in 1993 by the Muncie Rotary Club and Sunrise Rotary Club to recognize Delaware County’s proud volunteer heritage. The awards were named V!VA for Very Important Volunteer Award. Up to five individuals will be recognized with the traditional V!VA Award for their volunteer efforts to the community within the past 12 months. In addition, The Edmund F. Ball Lifetime Achievement Award will be given for…

An artists rendering of the style of home to be included in the "City View 2" project.

Government February 8, 2022

City of Muncie Secures Developer for $11.8 Million Redevelopment Project Named ‘City View 2’

By Tony Sandleben—  MUNCIE, Ind. – The City of Muncie is one step closer to another housing project. The city has reached a deal with developer Miller Valentine Construction, who is calling the development “City View 2.” City View 2 will be an $11.8 million project that will consist almost entirely of single-family workforce housing homes on scattered sites. They will be rental units to begin with, but there will be options to purchase later. Tenants will receive a credit for…

This is "George" and he's available for adoption.

Government, Non-Profit February 8, 2022

Muncie Animal Care and Services’ ‘Love at First Sight’ Adoption Special

By Ashley Honeycutt— MUNCIE, Ind.– We believe in love at first sight here at Muncie Animal Care and Services where dozens of cats and dogs are looking for love, and a forever home. From February 1st – 18th adoption fees will be just $14. All animals are spayed/neutered, current on age-appropriate vaccines and testing, treated for parasites, and come with a complimentary wellness exam with a participating veterinarian. Please come out and meet our dashing dogs, and fancy felines. It…

Magna Powertrain manufacturing engineer Abe Hunt stands in front of equipment at his workplace. Hunt is a graduate of Purdue Polytechnic Anderson. Photo by Arin Anderson.

Education February 7, 2022

Purdue Accelerated Leadership Certificate Now Offered in Muncie

By Emily Helms— MUNCIE, Ind. —Local employees now have a new opportunity to help them land a promotion. Purdue Polytechnic Anderson is now offering the Accelerated Leadership Program in Muncie. The program allows students to earn an accredited, industry-recognized Leadership Certificate in just one year by attending classes one night a week. Created in response to a need for local workforce training, the Accelerated Leadership Program is well suited for entry-to-mid-career members of the workforce in any industry who aspire…

A meeting of Optimus Primary partners was held on January 6th in the Ivy Tech community room. Photo provided.

Health February 7, 2022

Muncie Furthers Reputation as Healthcare Education Center of Excellence

By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, Ind.-In the midst of growing concerns about healthcare worker shortages, Muncie is cementing its identity as a leader in training physicians, nurses, sonographers, and allied health professionals. Since 2017, healthcare organizations and educational institutions in the city have been working together to build a stronger pipeline of medical professionals. “Medicine has changed dramatically in the past 100 years, but the way we educate physicians—and to some degree, other healthcare workers—hasn’t always kept pace with these changes,”…

If your home is in need of repair, apply for the Critical Home Repair Program offered by Muncie's Habitat for Humanity. Photo by Storyblocks.

Non-Profit February 6, 2022

Muncie Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Critical Home Repair Program’ Taking Applications Now

By Eileen Oaks— MUNCIE, Ind.—Muncie Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce that the Critical Home Repair Program is now open for applications. If your home is in need of repair related to health, life, safety issues or code violations you are invited to apply for this program (examples include roofs, furnaces, water heaters, etc.) Applications can be picked up in our office (1923 S Hoyt Ave.) or they can be mailed out by request, by contacting Ryan, at RPayonk@munciehabitat.org….

Going to toss some axes? For your sake, don’t invite me to join you. Photo by Nancy Carlson.

Carlson February 5, 2022

John Carlson: Ready…Aim…Duck!!!

By John Carlson— For genetic reasons, guys have long been attracted to sharp objects. This is believed to be an ancient throwback to prehistoric days when we were pitching crudely made spears at woolly mammoths, trying to get some meat for our cavewomen’s crudely made lasagna. Even now, the urge remains strong. Consider this story about my boyhood buddy, Tim. We were probably 14 or 15 one summer when our folks sent us to Baptist church camp, which was located…

Take frequent rest breaks during snow shoveling so you don’t overstress your heart. Pay attention to how your body feels during those breaks. Photo by story blocks

Health February 5, 2022

Snow Shoveling Tips to Protect Your Heart

By Tim Harms, American Heart Association— INDIANAPOLIS– With snow predicted to fall across large portions of Indiana this week, the American Heart Association encourages Hoosiers to protect their hearts while shoveling snow and to seek immediate treatment if they experience any signs or symptoms of a heart attack. “Shoveling snow can be a very vigorous activity, and you’re basically doing it in a freezer,’” says Dr. William Gill, a cardiologist who is immediate past-president of the American Heart Association board…