Articles by Mike Rhodes

Title is ‘Facing Middletown’ Middletown, USA 100 Years Muncie, Indiana in 2025 By Aimee West— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie, Indiana, also known by researchers across the United States as Middletown, USA, has served as a national bellwether for American hometowns and small city life. In the spirit of embracing this identity and responsibility that comes with recording accurate and unvarnished histories representing everyday life in small cities across the United States, The Facing Project, Center for Middletown Studies, and community partners invite…

By Lisa Kemp— MUNCIE, IN—The Paul Revere Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 DAR Good Citizen Award. The prestigious honor recognizes outstanding students who exemplify the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. This year’s winners include Avrum Horsley from Cowan Junior Senior High School, Hailie Woodring from Delta High School, Jonah Smith from Muncie Central High School, Shelby Brannon from Wapahani High School, Piper Ann Stewart from…

By Dottie Kreps, Muncie Public Library— MUNCIE, IN — The Muncie Public Library (MPL) is proud to announce its inaugural “Live Well, Age Well Retirement Fair,” a free community event designed for adults aged 50 and older. The fair will be held on Monday, June 2, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Maring-Hunt Library. Although the thought of retirement can be exciting for many, others may dread the thought of having so much free time. This event aims to help…