Articles by Mike Rhodes

The YMCA of Muncie Exceeds Annual Campaign Fundraising  Goal

By Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN—The YMCA of Muncie exceeded their annual campaign fundraising goal providing access to programs and opportunities to all in our community. Campaign Co-Chairs, Delaina Boyd and Marsha McGriff, along with 70 volunteers, implemented a grass roots campaign that began in February with a virtual launch and cumulatively raised over $220,000. Marsha McGriff, Campaign Co-Chair and Associate Vice President of Inclusive Excellence for Ball State University, had this to say about the campaign, “Our success with the…

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WATCH: News of the Week, June 9, 2021

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com— Each Wednesday we try to release a new video on our Facebook Social Media page, that highlights some of the week’s stories our readership may have missed. Here’s the June 9th installment.    


Muncie Symphony Orchestra to Host FREE Beatles Tribute Concert at Canan Commons

By Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN — The community is invited to enjoy a blast from the past as Muncie Symphony Orchestra performs popular hits from The Beatles in a free outdoor concert on Saturday, June 12. The show will include over two dozen Beatles classics, including “Yesterday” with an acoustic guitar and string quartet, “Penny Lane” with a live trumpet section, “I Am the Walrus” with a rock/classical blend and more. The concert will be done in tandem with Classical…


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…


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…


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…


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,…


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…


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 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…