Articles by Mike Rhodes

Accutech Systems Corp. Among Fastest Growing Companies in Nation

Business August 18, 2022

Accutech Systems Corp. Among Fastest Growing Companies in Nation

By Nick Werner— The company earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 for 2022, based on revenue growth MUNCIE, IN— Accutech Systems Corp. is growing faster than 99.93 percent of private companies in the United States, according to a recent announcement from Inc. magazine. The publication named Accutech an “Inc. 5000” company for 2022, a designation that identifies the top 5000 fastest growing private companies in the nation, based on three-year revenue growth. The award represents a mere 0.07 percent of all American businesses. “Accutech’s purpose is to make great things happen for other people,” President Adam Unger said. “As…

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Students Can Learn a String Instrument Through Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana

Entertainment August 18, 2022

Students Can Learn a String Instrument Through Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana

By Matt Spieker— MUNCIE, IN—For over 50 years, the Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana has served this area with string and orchestral instruction for students who are in high school and younger. Ensembles are taught by area string educators who have many years of experience and a passion for youth who want to learn a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, and bass) in an orchestral setting. Ball State University music education students are also involved in teaching and coaching students. There are four ensemble levels that range from absolute beginners (those with no music background) to advanced players…

Muncie Police Department Installing 22 License Plate Reading Cameras To Solve and Reduce Violent Crime

Government August 18, 2022

Muncie Police Department Installing 22 License Plate Reading Cameras To Solve and Reduce Violent Crime

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—  Today, the Muncie Police Department and City of Muncie announce the deployment of 22 automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras intended to solve and reduce violent crime. The cameras are built by Flock Safety, a public safety technology company that helps neighborhoods, communities, and law enforcement work together to fight crime. Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour and Police Chief Nate Sloan will present more information about the ALPR system, including details on how it works, the policies guiding its use, and an ALPR Transparency Portal, at tonight’s Dream with Dan Forum held at the Muncie Innovation Connector…

Mark Your Calendar for Flags of Honor, September 4-12

Non-Profit August 18, 2022

Mark Your Calendar for Flags of Honor, September 4-12

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, Ind.— One thousand American flags will wave on the lawn at Minnetrista beside the White River Greenway during Flags of Honor this September. Flags of Honor, presented by the Exchange Club of Muncie, is an annual event for families and visitors to join together once a year at Minnetrista in a united show of patriotism. The display will begin with a small collection of flags on Sunday, September 4. The complete display of 1,000 flags will be installed the following Tuesday and run through Monday, September 12. Flags of Honor is a celebration to honor and…

Gainbridge Field Ribbon Cutting Introduces Muncie’s New ‘Field of Dreams’

Business, Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit August 17, 2022

Gainbridge Field Ribbon Cutting Introduces Muncie’s New ‘Field of Dreams’

By The Woof Boom Radio news team— MUNCIE, IN—The new, improved and renamed Gainbridge Field at McCullough Park was celebrated yesterday with a ribbon cutting ceremony for members of the public and dignitaries from Ball State University, the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation and local city government officials. It’s the 110th park project by the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation. Woof Boom Radio’s news director Steve Lindell was at the ribbon cutting and recorded the entirety of the program. You can listen to that informative audio below. (43 minutes)   WRTV was among a number of other news outlets that attended the…

Community Organizations Awarded Grants From Community Foundation

Non-Profit August 17, 2022

Community Organizations Awarded Grants From Community Foundation

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Grants totaling $686,726 were awarded from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County to benefit the community between June and August 2022. Most grants are awarded through permanently endowed funds that benefit our community today and always. The Community Foundation serves all residents of Delaware County. The Town Endowment Program benefits three towns across Delaware County – Gaston, Selma, and Yorktown. Each community’s fund has grown through the generosity of community members. A committee of residents reviews applications. The following grants were awarded from the Gaston Town Endowment Fund: Gaston Volunteer Fire Department received $2,500…

Governor Holcomb Recognizes Delaware County Businesses

Business August 16, 2022

Governor Holcomb Recognizes Delaware County Businesses

By IEDC Press office— INDIANAPOLIS  – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers awarded 47 Indiana companies and organizations with the Governor’s Century or Half-Century Business Award in recognition of each company’s longevity and service to its employees, community and the state. “Recognizing Hoosier businesses and their accomplishments for not only for decades of resilience and hard work but for the lasting impact on Indiana’s economy is a true honor,” said Gov. Holcomb. “Through strong drive and dedication, these businesses have set the tone of Indiana’s past, present and future economy and provide confidence in knowing for the…

Taurus Tool is Growing in Delaware County

Business August 16, 2022

Taurus Tool is Growing in Delaware County

By Keith Roysdon— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN – Thanks to the company’s name, the officers and employees of Taurus Tool and Engineering say that their unofficial motto is, “We’re no bull when it comes to quality.” Company president and co-owner Jim McDonald noted that the tool-making company, which offers contract machining work like CNC turning, milling and fabrication, recently marked its new location in Delaware County with the installation of a five-feet-by-eight-feet statue of a bull near the entrance. The statue is whimsical in nature and might become a local landmark outside the building. But inside Taurus Tool’s new facility, the…

Charles W. Brown Planetarium Fall 2022 (Sept. – Dec.) Free Show Schedule

Entertainment August 16, 2022

Charles W. Brown Planetarium Fall 2022 (Sept. – Dec.) Free Show Schedule

By Planetarium staff— All regular planetarium programs are free of charge. No tickets or reservations are required for public planetarium shows except for our annual “Astronomy SLAM!”. September The Universe Overhead Fridays: Sept. 2, 9, 16 at 6:30 p.m. Saturdays: Sept. 3, 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m. Scientists expected a lot from the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest optical telescope launched into space—especially after teams worked for decades to design and construct it. Fortunately, they were not let down by the first images released earlier this summer. Scientists and the public are still in awe over the images coming…

A New Class of Heroes Gets Hearts Pumping in Elementary Schools

Health August 16, 2022

A New Class of Heroes Gets Hearts Pumping in Elementary Schools

By Tim Harms—  The American Heart Association introduces eight Heart Heroes as part of the Kids Heart Challenge™ campaign  INDIANAPOLIS — More than 150,000 elementary students in Indiana will be encouraged to “Be the Torch” for better health by a new cast of characters that are part of the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge™ campaign. Eight heart heroes, characterized as dragons, each represent a positive trait that aligns with the school-based initiative aimed at improving students’ health while raising life-saving donations for the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives. This year’s Heart Heroes are: (Click on…