Articles by Mike Rhodes

Let Christmas classics play inside your head to smooth your workouts. Photo by Nancy Carlson.

Carlson December 24, 2021

John Carlson: Carols Are Best Kept in Mind

By John Carlson— The tunes playing for me in IU/BMH’s cardiac rehab classes originate inside my head, not through some public address system. If this music didn’t originate inside my head, I’d have to find some outside source to provide it. One alternative would be to wear my hearing aids in rehab. Almost like magic, when connected to the tunes playing from my iPhone, these hearing aids deliver the sort of assault on my eardrums that I craved as a…

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BriAnna Green. Photo provided.

Non-Profit December 23, 2021

BY5 Names BriAnna Green to New Assistant Director of Childcare Resources Role

By Melissa Jones— MUNCIE, Ind. — Muncie & Delaware County BY5 Early Childhood Initiative, Inc.—Delaware County’s leading organization for promoting early childhood awareness—recently hired BriAnna Green as assistant director of childcare resources. Green previously spent seven years working at a childcare center, during which time she served as both assistant director and director. “That experience gave me an overarching look into early childhood education, because I got to see what children, educators andparents need to excel. It allowed me to learn…

Aerial image of the Magna plant in Muncie. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Business December 22, 2021

Magna is Committed to Giving Back to the Community

By Stacey A. Shannon— MUNCIE, Ind. —‘Tis the season for giving, but Magna sees the season of giving as being a year-round endeavor. The company, located on Muncie’s southwest side, has been continually involved with giving back to the community since it opened its doors in 2006. “It is important for Magna to support the communities in which we exist, and our employees live,” said Stephen Brand, general manager of Magna Muncie. “We encourage all employees to volunteer their time…

Pictured (from left): Yorktown Town Council members Dan Flanagan, Nanci Sears Perry, Lon Fox, and Rich Lee; interim Police Chief Larry Harless; new Town Marshal Shane Ginnan and his wife and daughter, Kimberly and Gillian; Yorktown Town Council member Marta Guinn. Photo provided.

Government December 21, 2021

Yorktown Selects Shane Ginnan As New Town Marshal

By Juli Metzger— YORKTOWN, Ind.—A 20-year law enforcement veteran has been named Town Marshal for the Town of Yorktown.Shane Ginnan, who most recently was Deputy Chief of Police for the City of Noblesville, assumes his new role Jan. 7. Yorktown Town Manager Pete Olson made the announcement. “Shane has spent a majority of his time in the patrol division and progressed up the ranks into administration,” Olson explained. “Most recently, he has spent time dealing with policy issues and working…

The INOX Market America facility located in the industrial center. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Government December 20, 2021

2021 Delaware County Economic Development Report Released

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind.—The Delaware Commissioners and Economic Development staff have released their 2021 Economic Development and Redevelopment report which you can view in its entirety here on MuncieJournal.com. The full report is 28 pages, the file is 5 MB in size, and reviews their projects and status.   Click on the photo above to open the full report.          

A Coffee and Paints class in session. Photo provided.

Entertainment December 19, 2021

Enrollment Open for Spring Session at Cornerstone Center for the Arts

By Dee McKinsey— Wide Range of Classes Being Offered MUNCIE, Ind. – The Spring Semester at Cornerstone Center for the Arts begins January 31, 2022 and continues through April 22, 2022. Cornerstone will be offering over 60 classes both in-person and virtually in the categories of visual arts, dance, movement, literature, martial arts, and wellness arts. Cornerstone also is offering some new classes: Virtual Classes Adult History of Dance I Adult History of Musical Theatre I In-Person Classes Adult Acting…

The cover of ‘Let It Be’ takes you back to a remarkable time in Beatles’ history. Photo by Nancy Carlson.

Carlson December 17, 2021

John Carlson: ‘Get Back’ Gets You at the End

By John Carlson— Nancy and I recently watched Get Back, the new Beatles documentary on the Disney Channel, and I won‘t lie to you; there were parts that reminded me of “The Long and Winding Road.” You know. Long, as in eight hours long. And winding, as in where’s this headed? Being a Beatles nut, part of me could hardly believe my reaction. But over the course of the three episodes of Get Back, there are hours of the guys…

Nearly half of Hoosier adults are estimated to have high blood pressure. Photo by story blocks.

Health December 16, 2021

New Statewide Blood Pressure Policy Will Help Hoosiers Lower Heart Disease Risks

By Tim Harms, American Heart Association— INDIANAPOLIS—Thousands of Hoosiers with high blood pressure may now have easier access to monitoring devices that will allow them to check their own blood pressure, which could help them better control their blood pressure and lower their risk of heart disease, thanks to a change in state policy that was recommended by the American Heart Association. On Dec. 2, the Indiana Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (OMPP) approved a policy request to expand coverage…

Kathryn Alexander, Delta High School (left), and Hazel Crow, Burris Laboratory School (right), were presented with Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships on Tuesday during private ceremonies at their respective schools.

Education, Non-Profit December 15, 2021

2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars Named

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, Ind. —The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients, Kathryn Alexander of Delta High School and Hazel Crow of Burris Laboratory School. Each Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides for full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and required equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis leading to a baccalaureate degree…

Porch pirating may get all the attention, but there are many other holiday scams to be aware of this season. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Government December 14, 2021

Attorney General Todd Rokita Offers Hoosiers Tips for Avoiding Christmastime Scams

By Rokita Press Office— INDIANAPOLIS—Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to watch for scams while finishing their holiday shopping this year. “Christmas should be about celebrating faith and family and friends,” Attorney General Rokita said. “Amid each year’s festivities, though, it seems we must always contend with shameless con artists determined to defraud generous Hoosiers and separate them from their hard-earned money.” Scammers are known to look for rushed, unsuspecting victims. “This time of year,” Attorney General Rokita said,…