Articles by Mike Rhodes

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Matthew George, left, an infantry officer with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, glances back while holding a 6th Marine Regiment flag during a memorial run at Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 22, 2024. The run was held to honor the lives lost after the Beirut, Lebanon bombings on Oct. 23, 1983. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Luke Rodriguez)

Veterans November 1, 2024

‘Letters to Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written by Bradley Dickey

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. During the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by 7th graders and seniors from Cowan High School. We will be publishing one letter each day. This year’s Letters to Veterans special program is sponsored by Sam Pierce Chevrolet. Sam Pierce Chevrolet 12401 West County Road 550 South Daleville, IN 47334 Phone: 765-387-4287 https://www.sampiercechevy.com/    

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A Carolina Chickadee at Mounds State Park, taken by local Audubon member Robert Williams.

Non-Profit November 1, 2024

Audubon Society to Honor Conservation Heroes

By Barb Stedman— MUNCIE, IN—The  Robert Cooper Audubon Society will honor the recipients of its 2024 conservation awards on Wednesday, December 4, 6-9 p.m., at the Ball State University Alumni Center. The public is invited. The event, which includes inspiring presentations by the honorees, appetizers and door prizes, is free and open to non-Audubon members. Attendees should RSVP to cooperaudubon@gmail.com by November 20. The following individuals and organizations will be recognized for their contributions to conservation and environmental education in…

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Government October 30, 2024

League of Women Voters Thanks Election Workers and Volunteers

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—On Election Day, hundreds of volunteers will work the polls. In honor of these volunteers, National Election Hero Day is Monday, Nov. 4. Election Hero Day is a nonpartisan, national celebration. “The League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County wants to thank our county clerk, election team, poll workers, voter registration administrators and others who fulfill their civic duty to ensure safe, secure and successful elections,” said Linda Hanson, president of the Indiana League of Women…

Muncie Central High School. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education October 30, 2024

Muncie Central Alumni Association Annual Dinner and Meeting Set for Nov. 15

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Reservations for the Muncie Central Alumni Association dinner and annual meeting are due Thursday, Oct 31. Attendees do not have to be a member of the association to attend. Check-in for the event will take place from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in the Muncie Central High School cafeteria. Attendees should enter the west door from the north parking lot. Reservations for the event are $20 per person. Checks payable to the Muncie Central…

The food booth never disappoints at the UUCM Bazaar in the Woods. Photo provided

Entertainment October 29, 2024

126th Annual UUCM Bazaar in the Woods To Take Place on November 2

By Susan Taylor— MUNCIE, IN—On Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie (UUCM) will hold its annual church bazaar. Fondly called the “Bazaar in the Woods,” and considered by many to be the highlight of Muncie’s fall bazaar season, this bazaar will be the church’s 126th, and it promises to be another great event. Mary and Kirk Robey are chairs for this year’s bazaar. They shared these thoughts: “As chairs for…

Groundbreaking for the new Fire Station No.6. Photo provided

Government October 29, 2024

GM Development, Hagerman GC, City and Muncie Fire Department Break Ground on New Fire Station No. 6

By Amber Greene— MUNCIE, IN—After nearly 40 years, the City of Muncie will soon see a new fire station.  The new Fire Station No.6, to be located at the corner of Highland Ave. and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, will replace the current Fire Station No.6 which has served the city and the Whitely neighborhood for 65 years. On Friday October 25, 2024 representatives from GM, Hagerman, the City of Muncie and the Muncie Fire Department, along with many community…

Hena Khan. Photo provided

Education October 27, 2024

Author Hena Khan To Visit Ball State as 2024 Writer in Residence

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN—Ball State University’s Writer-in-Residence program returns for a third year with a new featured guest, award-winning author Hena Khan. Ms. Khan is the author of multiple picture books and middle grade novels targeted at readers aged 8 to 12. Her stories often center around her culture, community, friendship, and family, drawing from her personal experiences. During her multi-day stay at Ball State—Oct. 28-30—Ms. Khan will meet to read, write, learn, and talk with students…

A view of the thrift shop inside the Muncie-Delaware County Senior Citizens Center. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit October 24, 2024

Muncie Noon Rotary Club Awards $10,120 in Grants to Local Nonprofits

By Dan Wolfert— MUNCIE, IN – The Muncie Noon Rotary Club is excited to announce the awarding of $10,120 in grants to nine local nonprofit organizations from the Rotary Club of Muncie Fund. These funds, housed at The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County, will support various initiatives that enhance the well-being of the Muncie community. This year saw the highest number of applications in the fund’s history, with 27 nonprofits applying for support. The selection process was highly…

Byron Stripling and Carmen Bradford. Photo provided

Entertainment October 24, 2024

Byron Stripling and Carmen Bradford in Concert at Sursa Performance Hall, Oct. 26

By BSU Communications— MUNCIE, IN – The College of Fine Arts and School of Music at Ball State University will host a special jazz concert featuring renowned trumpeter Byron Stripling and acclaimed vocalist Carmen Bradford at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 26, at Sursa Performance Hall. The concert, part of the University’s Arts Alive Series, is free and open to the public. “At Ball State, we value world-class experiences in the arts,” said Dr. Seth Beckman, dean of the College…

Brian Statz and Carly Acree King. Photo provided

Non-Profit October 24, 2024

Ball Brothers Foundation Welcomes 2024 Fellows

By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, IN – Ball Brothers Foundation is excited to welcome two new Fellows for 2024: Brian Statz, President & CEO of Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, and Carly Acree King, Relationship and Resource Director at Nonprofit Support Network (NSN). For the past nineteen years, the Fellows Program has connected two nonprofit leaders in East Central Indiana with the foundation to encourage open, two-way dialogue. The program gives Fellows the opportunity to learn about foundation operations and share their…