Articles by Mike Rhodes

The ATHENA awards. Photo provided.

Non-Profit November 8, 2021

WIBU Announces Nominees for ATHENA Young Professional Award

 By Dorica Watson, WIBU Vice President— MUNCIE, Ind.—Women In Business Unlimited, (WIBU) is pleased to announce that  Bri Green, Kate Elliott, Kyndra Haggard and Victoria Brewer are the four nominees for our 2021 ATHENA Young Professional Award. Nominees for this award are emerging leaders who: • Demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession • Provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community Join WIBU on November 17th from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m….

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The Holdren family is ready for Secret Families. Photo provided.

Non-Profit November 8, 2021

Christmas Wishes Come True With the Help of Secret Families

By Kathy Flatter— MUNCIE, Ind.—Even though the past year has been extremely difficult for many families in Delaware County, there is hope for a Merry Christmas.  Secret Families Christmas Charity, the brainchild of Al and Chris Holdren, will make sure of it. Since its inception in 2004 Secret Families has provided Christmas gifts to nearly 3000 families in Delaware County.  The inspiration behind Secret Families was that Al and Chris wanted to teach their daughters the joy of giving.  Instead…

Pictured L-R: Emily Leaver, Paige Stayton, Amber Greene, Aimee Hawkins, and Cici Bustos. Photo by MAK Photography.

Business November 8, 2021

Yorktown Business to Hold Ribbon Cutting and Open House on November 13th

By Rachel Combs— YORKTOWN, Ind.— Fate Style Studio will hold a Holiday Open House and official ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, November 13th from 10 am to 6 pm. Located in downtown Yorktown, Fate Style Studio will have a unique array of women’s and junior’s fashions, accessories, gifts and holiday specials. The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 am. Fate Style Studio is a locally owned clothing boutique that opened its doors on July…

Farmer’s almanacs help smooth the way through another autumn. Photo by Nancy Carlson

Carlson November 5, 2021

John Carlson: To Read or Not to Read? Read!

By John Carlson— My first thought was, “Dang it all,” or words to that effect. That’s because having just returned from the drug store bearing a copy of “The Old Farmer’s 2022 Almanac,” I flipped to the weather section and read how more snow than normal was expected this winter. But I also brought home the “Harris’ Farmer’s Almanac for the year of our Lord 2022.” It predicted snowfall would be near normal or even a little below normal, so…

Aerial photograph of the White River Lofts, 400 W. Washington Street in Muncie. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Business November 4, 2021

Photo Gallery: A Sneak Peek Inside the White River Lofts Development

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, Ind.—Yesterday MuncieJournal.com had the opportunity to get a private look at the apartments inside the new White Water Loft apartments. Below you will find photographs of the one bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments that are available for lease. Today, November 4th, there will be a  ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:00 p.m and from 4-8 p.m. you will be able to tour the development/apartments yourself and inquire about leasing options. A number of apartments have already…

'The Human Library: Unpacking Bias in the Workplace' will take place on November 11th. Photo provided

Non-Profit November 4, 2021

Shafer Leadership Academy to Host Coffee Talk Titled ‘The Human Library: Unpacking Bias in the Workplace’

By Kate Elliott— MUNCIE, Ind.—Charlize Jamieson sat in the pews of College Avenue United Methodist Church a few months ago and heard the pastor say from the podium: “Transgender individuals are not God’s mistake; They are God’s miracle.” “I couldn’t believe what I was hearing,” said Jamieson, who grew up and has lived 45-plus years in Muncie. “People would consider you ‘different’ based on your hair style or favorite movie, so to hear this unflinching acceptance of trans and other…

Working on asphalting a local road.

Government November 4, 2021

State Grants Give Green Light for Local Road Improvements

By Braden Dunlap, Press Secretary— STATEHOUSE – Delaware County communities will receive more than $1 million in state matching grants to steer toward much-needed road improvement projects, according to local legislators. State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) said 218 towns, cities and counties throughout Indiana received a combined total of over $101 million through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program. The Indiana Department of Transportation oversees and distributes these grants twice each year. “Upgrading our roads and bridges is critical to our economy,”…

A participant in the Maker Mondays screen printing workshop is adding final touches to her t-shirt design. Photo by: Kyra Zylstra

Non-Profit November 3, 2021

Learn New Skills at ‘Maker Mondays’ at Madjax

By Madeleine Mills-Craig— MUNCIE, Ind. – Ready to learn a new skill, get out in the community or explore different fields? Maker Mondays is the place for you! Meet your friends and family at Madjax to explore new activities through our programmed events. From bookbinding to beer brewing, there are new and exciting things to explore.  “We are very excited about growing the diversity of opportunities for people to explore new trades, learn a new skill, and share their maker…

White River Lofts illustration.

Business November 2, 2021

White River Lofts Ribbon Cutting, Tours and More on November 4th

By Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce— MUNCIE, Ind.—The City of Muncie is pleased to announce the ribbon cutting ceremony for the White River Lofts project on Thursday, November 4th at 4:00 p.m. at the White River Lofts. The event runs until 8:00 that night and will include opportunities to tour the apartments and to inquire about leasing options. Located at 400 West Washington Street, the new development features 55 luxury apartments, and 2,000 square feet of commercial space. Amenities include:…