Articles by Mike Rhodes

Kim Miller, owner of Tribune Showprint, is pictured in front of the "type wall" inside her shop at MadJax. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit June 8, 2021

Explore Something New at Madjax During ‘Maker Mondays’

By Christina Ziuchkovski— Muncie, IN—Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the Madjax building in downtown Muncie? Come join us for Maker Mondays to learn from the Makers establishing their businesses locally out of Madjax. Maker Mondays are free, weekly workshops offered by The Future of Work for people of all ages. Participants will learn a creative skill while collaborating and connecting with members of their community. “We are really excited to partner with the makers within the Madjax…

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Firetruck pull. Photo provided.

Entertainment June 8, 2021

First Annual ‘Grateful Fest’ Coming To Delaware County Fairgrounds

Editor’s Note: Grateful Rescue and Sanctuary’s Grateful Fest has been postponed until its August 14 rain date, due to the threat of inclement weather. It was to be held on Saturday at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. Issues including problems erecting tents on muddy grounds, plus the effect muddy conditions would have on the planned car show, children’s carnival and vendor services forced the postponement.   By John Carlson— Muncie, IN– Lots of folks have probably wanted to paint a picture of…

Photo by: BSU photo services

We Fly June 8, 2021

Ball State’s Teachers College Awarded $2.9 Million Grant To Fund COVID-19 Student Learning Recovery Programs

By BSU Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced this week that it has awarded Ball State University’s Teachers College a $2.9 million grant to fund COVID-19 student learning recovery programs. The wide-ranging project will serve students in Muncie Community Schools, the Indiana Academy, Burris Laboratory School, and Inspire Academy. “We are grateful to the Indiana Department of Education for recognizing Ball State University’s ability to work with our community partners to accelerate student learning…

Scott Taylor (L), Lance Ottinger and Paul Stewart push Scott Adams along the White River in a trial run. Photo provided.

Non-Profit June 7, 2021

New Non-Profit Honors Local Man, Makes Races Accessible to Disabled Athletes

By Janet McKibben and Michael Hicks— Muncie, IN—The 10-K run was crowded and fast. Two brothers, Scott and Danny Taylor, enjoyed the thrill of competition on that brisk spring morning.  Team Taylor differed little from the other racers in enthusiasm and spirit, but only one man could run in this race. Danny Taylor, who suffered cerebral palsy at birth, was pushed by Scott in a specially adapted racing stroller.  Cerebral Palsy limited Danny’s ability to control his movements and posture,…

Business June 6, 2021

The Arsenal and Barn Academy Offer New Youth Sports Performance Program

By Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—Two Delaware County sports organizations are combining expertise in a new collaboration that creates a youth sports performance partnership designed specifically for athletes in baseball and softball summer camps and travel team programs. The Barn Academy  and The Arsenal, LLC  are partnering in a collaboration that creates an elite performance program for area athletes. “This partnership combines two organizations that do not compromise when it comes to bringing the absolute best training and development to youth…

A UFO, or alien spaceship, hovers ominously someplace over Muncie. Photo by Nancy Carlson.

Carlson June 4, 2021

John Carlson: Look! Up in the Sky! It’s…Uh-Oh!

By John Carlson— For years I have believed Earth is visited by alien spaceships. The first time I saw one I was a freshman at Taylor U, parked way out in the country along a lonely stretch of railroad track with my pals Jack and Grapes and a couple other guys. Suddenly I noticed a bright white disk in the sky, slowly cruising back and forth, coming closer and closer. At first, having pointed it out to my buddies, this…

Charles W. Brown Planetarium projection system.

Entertainment June 3, 2021

Charles W. Brown Planetarium Summer FREE Show Schedule

By Planetarium Staff—  Planetarium programs are great for families and groups of all kinds, and are most suitable for ages 8+.  Registration required for all shows below.  Register at http://brownplanetarium.eventbrite.com  ASTRONAUT Thursdays: June 3, 10 at 6:30pm Fridays: June 4, 11 at 6:30pm The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from…

Toy Factory is pictured performing at a recent event in Yorktown, IN. Photo by Tracy Denny

Entertainment June 2, 2021

Forward Visions Presents ‘Black Music Month Celebration’ On June 26th

By George Foley— Muncie, IN—The Black Music Month Celebration presented by Forward Visions, Inc. and in partnership with the Muncie Parks and Recreation Department is back. After having to cancel our celebration last summer due to COVID-19, we are excited to bring this event back to the people of Muncie and Delaware County on June 26th at McCulloch Park. The event will be free to the public and we will have live performances from three different groups. The Black Music…

From left to right; top to bottom: Maximus Bradley, Mackenzie Carter, Evan Conley, Diana Evans, Emily Nunemaker, Hannah Quirk, Hannah Taylor, and Alyssa Thorpe.

Education June 1, 2021

Community Foundation Announces Additional 2021 Scholarship Recipients 

By Kallie Sulanke— Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Maximus Bradley, a senior at Monroe Central Jr./Sr. High School, is the recipient of the Jenny Haskell Memorial Scholarship. Maximus plans to attend Ivy Tech Community College to study finance. He is the son of Clayton and DeAnna Bradley. Mackenzie Carter, a senior at Yorktown High School, is the recipient of the Yorktown Lions Club Scholarship. Mackenzie plans to attend the University of Evansville to study exercise science. She is…

Photo by SteVen Knipp

Non-Profit June 1, 2021

2021 Muncie Pride to Kick Off During June Arts Walk

By Amy Leffingwell— Muncie, IN—The second annual Muncie Pride will kick off on Thursday, June 3rd at Cornerstone Park with a proclamation from Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour. This will be the first Pride event in a series of monthly events starting with the kick off in June (the official Pride month) and continuing all the way to Queer History Month in October. Four scholarships will be awarded to local students whose essays will be read by a panel of judges. This…