Articles by Mike Rhodes

Paul Revere Chapter of DAR Commemorates National Women’s History Month

Non-Profit March 24, 2022

Paul Revere Chapter of DAR Commemorates National Women’s History Month

By Jeannine Harrold, Paul Revere Chapter— MUNCIE, Ind.—The Paul Revere Chapter was one of the first Daughters of the American Revolution Chapters to be organized in Indiana when it was chartered in 1897. Its early history parallels Muncie’s and many of Muncie’s founding mothers and sisters were DAR members. Currently there are 50 members, and most meetings are held at the Carnegie Local History and Genealogy Library, home to the group’s original Charter and many of their historical records. To…

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Deadline for AAUW Scholarship is April 1

Education March 23, 2022

Deadline for AAUW Scholarship is April 1

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, Ind.—The deadline for applications to be submitted for the American Association of University Women, Muncie Branch, nontraditional student scholarship is Friday, April 1. The scholarship is worth $1,500 and is available for the 2022-2023 academic year, effective Aug. 1, 2022, through July 31, 2023. The scholarship must be used for tuition, health fee, books, and other classroom-related expenses for the year, including summer session. To apply, applicants must meet the following selection criteria: Students of any gender identity who are…

Recycling in Muncie: Now and in the Future

Non-Profit March 22, 2022

Recycling in Muncie: Now and in the Future

By Sarah Williams— MUNCIE, Ind.—The League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County will be hosting a public forum on recycling efforts in Muncie to increase awareness of local recycling and ways to increase citizen participation. The forum will be held on Saturday, April 23, at 10 am at the Kennedy Library Branch (1700 W. McGalliard Rd, Muncie, IN 47304), and online via Zoom at the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83824225094 Presenters will be Jason Donati from the Muncie Sanitary District, Scrap Cycle…

Magician of the Year, ‘Carbonaro’ to Perform at Emens Auditorium on April 2nd

Entertainment March 22, 2022

Magician of the Year, ‘Carbonaro’ to Perform at Emens Auditorium on April 2nd

Editor’s note: Originally scheduled for October 22, 2021, this event has been rescheduled for April 2, 2022 at Emens Auditorium. All previously purchased tickets for the 2021 date will be honored for the new 2022 date.  By Jessica Sciacchitano— MUNCIE, IN—Magician and performance bizarrist Michael Carbonaro has announced his return to the road with a brand new, electrifying theatre tour, “Carbonaro: Lies on Stage.” Developed by Carbonaro over the last several years, “Carbonaro: Lies on Stage” is jam-packed with new and inventive…

First Heart of Indiana United Way ‘Book Nook’ Installed and Dedicated to Brian Scott

Non-Profit March 21, 2022

First Heart of Indiana United Way ‘Book Nook’ Installed and Dedicated to Brian Scott

By Kim Williams— MUNCIE, IN – The installation of the first Heart of Indiana United Way Book Nook was celebrated on March 17th during a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony at Open Door Health Services’ Madison Street location. Book Nooks, a collaborative effort between United Way and Ball State University, are designed to encourage a love of reading in places where families are naturally waiting with their children like doctors’ offices, laundromats, barber shops and beauty salons. Each Book Nook will…

READI Funding Update and Implementation From the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership

Non-Profit March 21, 2022

READI Funding Update and Implementation From the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership

By Katie Clark, PLA, FASLA— EAST CENTRAL INDIANA—On Tuesday December 14th, Governor Eric J. Holcomb, Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Board of Directors approved plans to award $500 million to support regional development plans across 17 regions representing all 92 counties. This competitive process considered applications for the Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). The total requests tripled the allocated $500 million READI budget, as submissions from the 17 regions amounted to…

Upcoming Events at Cornerstone Center for the Arts

Entertainment, Non-Profit March 21, 2022

Upcoming Events at Cornerstone Center for the Arts

By Dee McKinsey— MUNCIE, IN – Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 West Main St., has upcoming programming that may interest and delight Muncie residents old and young alike. Peeps Diorama Contest Artists of all ages are invited to submit a Peep’s® diorama as Cornerstone Center for the Arts celebrates the much-loved gooey concoction and the arrival of spring. Come join the Peeps® people as they submit their shoebox dioramas designed to delight and entertain from 10 am until 2 pm…

Muncie Central Honors Graduates Who Served As Mascot

Education March 21, 2022

Muncie Central Honors Graduates Who Served As Mascot

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Former Muncie Central Bearcat mascots were acknowledged during halftime of the Feb. 11 boys basketball game at the Muncie Fieldhouse. Former Bearcat mascots introduced at halftime were Jase Rigney, 2018-19; Noah Summers, 2017-18; Payton Ullman, 2015-16; Charlie Hammock, 2015-16; Holly (maiden name: Hays) Ling., 1997-98; Melanie (maiden name: Simmons) Howe, 1996-99; Lisa (maiden name: Dalton) Doan, 1994-95; Keith Roberts, 1990-1991; and Nancy (maiden name: McCullough) Winkle, 1962-64. The February halftime celebration also showed off the newest “suit of clothes” for the Bearcat…

Muncie Altrusa Club Recognizes 4th Grade Essay Contest Winners

Education, Non-Profit March 19, 2022

Muncie Altrusa Club Recognizes 4th Grade Essay Contest Winners

By Sue Whitaker— MUNCIE, Ind.—The Muncie Altrusa Club hosted the winners of the 36th Annual 4th Grade Essay Contest on March 17th at a luncheon at the Minnetrista Center.  The winners of the essay contest were Evey Glidden, Burris; MyaNika Murphy, Longfellow; Eryn Smith, Selma; Joey Brooks, Yorktown; Ellie Penix, Wes Dell and Owen Roberts, West View. Each student read their essay titled: “Reading is My Superpower Because…” to the assembled group. Following the reading each student was presented with…

Muncie Children’s Museum to Add New Exhibits

Non-Profit March 18, 2022

Muncie Children’s Museum to Add New Exhibits

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, IN— The Muncie Children’s Museum’s first capital campaign in over 25 years will expand some of its long-standing exhibits, while building its endowment and ensuring a future for the next generation. The $3 million “More to Explore” fundraising initiative will support intentionally designed spaces that combine fun with learning for children 10 and under. The campaign already has secured over $2.29 million and is now moving into its public phase, asking some of the museum’s biggest…