Articles by Mike Rhodes

Carlson May 21, 2021

John Carlson: Songwriting? Pieces Aren’t Easy

By John Carlson— In an apparent bid to create more country songs, there was a Facebook meme recently asking people to write lyrics about a pizza parlor that turns into a tobacco shop and then a Mexican restaurant. So I gave it a shot. It went: “I was chewin’ on a stuffed crust, that became a hunk of chaw, now I’m suckin’ down burritos, while I’m hiding from the law …” You’ll probably find this hard to believe, but it’s been nearly three weeks, and nobody from Nashville has phoned me with a lucrative songwriting contract yet. Writing good songs…

Entertainment May 20, 2021

Downtown Muncie to Host Classic Car Show

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— Muncie, IN—If you are a classic car aficionado, the place to be this weekend is going to be downtown Muncie. Or dwntwn Muncie, to be more accurate. Once popular decades ago, cruising South Madison Street pretty much went by the wayside. But in 2018, Troy Watters kicked off his Cruising South Madison Street event and the 3rd Saturday of the month suddenly became an instant “must-go-to” calendar entry. Watters is the man behind that popular event. “I used to cruise Madison Street all the time when I was younger,” Watters said. “I’ve been to Somerset Kentucky ( population 11,196 according…

Education May 20, 2021

Community Foundation Announces More 2021 Scholarship Recipients

By Kallie Sulanke— Congratulations to the following graduates – Evan Conley, a senior at Delta High School, is the recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Evan plans to attend Miami University to study mechanical engineering. He is the son of Chris and Anissa Conley. Kaitlyn Dotterweich Roberts, a senior at Yorktown High School, is the recipient of the Rex A. Waldo II Memorial Scholarship. Kaitlyn plans to attend Indiana University Bloomington to study psychology. She is the daughter of Heather Koons and Scott Koons. Marisa Engbrecht, a senior at Daleville Jr./Sr. High School, is the recipient of the Bobby…

Non-Profit May 20, 2021

DWNTWN Muncie Encourages East Central Indiana Community to ‘EMBRACE THE ORIGINAL’

By Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN— Muncie Downtown Development Partnership, the organization behind DWNTWN The Original Muncie, has launched a regional campaign to encourage people to “EMBRACE THE ORIGINAL.” The campaign will promote the many things that are original to DWNTWN—including its local restaurants, bars, unique trail system, parks and more. “This campaign celebrates the resilience and originality of DWNTWN,” said Nick Tokar, president of the MDDP board. “DWNTWN is a destination for exploring the arts, discovering new things, and making memories. The campaign will reintroduce DWNTWN The Original Muncie to locals and visitors alike.” In 2013, MDDP launched a campaign…

Non-Profit May 20, 2021

Hurley Goodall Memorial Service

By Chris Flook— Muncie, IN — Residents of Muncie, Indiana will say goodbye to Civil Rights leader Hurley Goodall at a 2:00 PM memorial service this Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Cornerstone Park. It would have been Goodall’s 94th birthday. Goodall passed away on May 12. The service will be led by Bishop Keith O’Neal, pastor at Destiny Christian Center International, and will feature short eulogies from community leaders, friends, colleagues, and family. The service will conclude with a ‘Last Call’ ceremony by the Muncie Fire Department. Goodall served as a Muncie firefighter for 20 years. Goodall’s lifetime achievements are…

Government May 19, 2021

Local Judge Named to State Task Force

By Kimberly Dowling, Judge Delaware Circuit Court 2— Muncie, IN—The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed Judge Kimberly Dowling to serve on the state’s Civil Litigation Task Force. Dowling was appointed in January 2021 to the thirteen-member task force. She will also serve as Chair of the Task Force’s Self-Represented Litigant committee. The Task Force is part of the Indiana Innovation Initiative, started in 2019 “to explore ways to make Indiana’s system of justice more efficient, less expensive, and easier to navigate while continuing to ensure that justice is fairly administered and the rights of all litigants are protected,” says Robert Rath,…

Business May 17, 2021

The Oliver Building Breaks Ground in Yorktown

By Autumn Gasior— Transformational project brings housing, commercial space, and investment to downtown Yorktown, IN – Construction is officially underway on The Oliver in downtown Yorktown. Town officials, Rebar Development, and project partners broke ground on the $6 million mixed-use project adjacent to the new Civic Green late Friday afternoon. An important part of the Town of Yorktown’s Downtown Redevelopment Plan, The Oliver brings housing as well as retail, office, and restaurant space to the area. “When we first started these redevelopment efforts seven years ago, one of the biggest desires we heard from Yorktown residents was to create a social…

We Fly May 17, 2021

Over 900 Graduates Return To Ball State University For Class Of 2020 Commencement Ceremonies

By Ball State Marketing & Communications— Muncie, IN – On Saturday, Ball State University welcomed back more than 900 graduates whose Class of 2020 Commencement ceremonies were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The University held two in-person commencement ceremonies to honor May, July, and December 2020 graduates at Scheumann Stadium on Ball State’s beautiful campus. “Graduates, you earned your degrees from our University during what we know was an extraordinary year—a year unlike any other since our University was founded in 1918, in the midst of the last global pandemic,” Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns told graduates on…

We Fly May 17, 2021

Ball State Professor Lindsey Blom Earns MAC’s 2021 Outstanding Faculty Award For Student Success

By Ball State Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – Dr. Lindsey Blom, a professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology at Ball State University, has earned a high honor from the Mid-American Conference (MAC) for her dedication to student fulfillment. Blom today was announced as the overall winner of the 2021 MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success. This is the second consecutive year a Ball State educator has earned this recognition, after Jennifer Palilonis, the George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Multimedia Journalism, won the overall conference award in its inaugural year in 2020. This annual award recognizes the…

Non-Profit May 15, 2021

United Way Celebration Highlights Fundraising Result, Impact and Volunteers

By Juli Metzger, Campaign Communications, United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties— Muncie, IN—During a most remarkable fundraising campaign year, United Way of Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties raised over $1.3 million amidst a global pandemic with unprecedented needs in its three-county footprint. In addition, United Way received Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Economic Relief Initiative grant funds through Indiana United Ways. This brought in an additional $1.1 million for the benefit of the three counties. “We saw first-hand the steady work of our partners that made a lasting difference in the lives of so many in our community,” said United Way…

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