Articles by Mike Rhodes

Mansfield Retiring from Muncie Visitors Bureau

Business April 30, 2021

Mansfield Retiring from Muncie Visitors Bureau

By MVB via Facebook— Muncie, IN—The Delaware County Convention and Tourism Commission announced at its monthly meeting today that Jim Mansfield, Executive Director of the Muncie visitors Bureau, is retiring from his position effective April 30, 2021. Mansfield began his service to the Muncie visitors Bureau as a commission member for ten years prior to assuming the leadership position as the Executive Director in 2001. When asked to share his thoughts, Mansfield said, “I have been fortunate to have served the community that I love for almost three decades in this capacity. I want to thank the hundreds of individuals…

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Wes Del Principal Honored By Indiana Association of School Principals

Education April 30, 2021

Wes Del Principal Honored By Indiana Association of School Principals

By Wes Del Facebook— Wes-Del Community Schools is proud to announce that Mr. Adam Perdue, Wes-Del Middle/High School principal, has been named the 2021 Indiana Association of School Principals District 6 “High School Principal of the Year.” Wes-Del superintendent, Kyle Mealy, had this to say about Mr. Perdue’s recognition. “On behalf of the Wes-Del Board of Trustees and the entire Wes-Del school community, I want to congratulate Mr. Perdue on this well deserved honor. Mr. Perdue has worked tirelessly to bring innovative ideas and programming to the middle/high school, and he continues to build upon the vision of Wes-Del Community…

Delaware County Weekly COVID-19 Update, April 29th

Health April 29, 2021

Delaware County Weekly COVID-19 Update, April 29th

Editor’s note: The following COVID-19 update is brought to you through a collaboration of healthcare partners including Delaware County Health Department, Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, Delaware County Office of Information, and other major healthcare providers. Delaware County weekly COVID-19 updates are released every Thursday and include information from the Indiana State Department of Health county metrics dashboard, which is updated every Wednesday afternoon.  Delaware County has gone from blue to yellow on the Indiana State Department of Health’s county metrics map this week. Since the last weekly update, the county has reported 107 new cases, 1 new death, and…

‘Muncie Mystery’ Set For May 6th In Downtown Muncie

Entertainment April 29, 2021

‘Muncie Mystery’ Set For May 6th In Downtown Muncie

By Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN– Do you have the brains, heart and courage to solve the Muncie Mystery? A crime – pretend crime, of course – has been committed and we need YOUR help finding the culprit and the “weapon” used. Join fellow citizen CSI: Emerald City investigators for the second Muncie Mystery during First Thursday on May 6 in downtown Muncie. According to reports, a break-in has occurred at the Wizard of Oz’s secret Muncie laboratory in the “Emerald City” neighborhood. The suspect, despite several warnings to pay no attention to that man behind the curtain, entered the restricted area. The Wizard confronted…

,000 Stipends Coming to Muncie Community Schools Employees

Education April 28, 2021

$1,000 Stipends Coming to Muncie Community Schools Employees

 By Andy Klotz— District’s summer programs now open for registration Muncie, Ind. – The Muncie Community Schools Board of Trustees has approved $1,000 stipends for all MCS employees actively working (not on full-time leave) during the current school year. The stipends are to reward employees for the additional work and effort required to keep schools open and students safe over the past year. The one-time payments will be distributed on the first pay period following the end of the 2020-21 school year. They are funded by the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund II (ESSER II), a second stimulus…

Burris Laboratory School Recognized as One of State’s Best High Schools

Education April 28, 2021

Burris Laboratory School Recognized as One of State’s Best High Schools

By Ball State Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – U.S. News & World Report recognized Burris Laboratory School as the ninth-best high school in the state of Indiana in its annual Best High Schools Ranking, which was released Tuesday morning. Burris was founded in 1929 by Teachers College; it is now operated and managed by Ball State as a laboratory school for the University. “This is an honor for our faculty and staff and our students at Burris,” said Dr. Anand Marri, Ball State University Teachers College Dean. “This ranking highlights the level of education we are providing to Burris…

Ivy Tech Community College: A Perfect Option For Local Medical Student

Education April 27, 2021

Ivy Tech Community College: A Perfect Option For Local Medical Student

By Lesley DeVoss— Muncie, IN – In 2017, Hayley Keihn graduated from Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County with her associate degree in Medical Assisting. Keihn’s life had never been easy, but her decision to pursue her degree in medical assisting was. She took a chance to make a change in her life and this allowed her to live more comfortably and become more secure, financially. “I spent six years in getting my associates degree because I was allowed to go at my speed. I also worked full time and could not commit to school full time. The team of…

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2021 Results

Business April 27, 2021

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2021 Results

By Northwest Bancshares— Warren, Pennsylvania—Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: NWBI) announced net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 of $40.2 million, or $0.32 per diluted share.  This represents an increase of $32.3 million compared to the same quarter last year when net income was $7.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share.  The annualized returns on average shareholders’ equity and average assets for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 were 10.61% and 1.17% compared to 2.37% and 0.30% for the same quarter last year. The Company also announced that its Board of Directors increased the quarterly cash dividend by 5.3%…

Community Foundation Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipients 

Education, Non-Profit April 26, 2021

Community Foundation Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipients 

By Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, IN—Congratulations to the following graduates— Neely Agnew, a senior at Yorktown High School, is the recipient of the Robbin S. Lindsey Memorial Scholarship. She plans to attend Ball State University to study exercise science. She is the daughter of J. and Kelly Agnew. Aaron Alford, a senior at Daleville Jr./Sr. High is the recipient of the Michele Barnhart Hires Scholarship. Aaron plans to attend Ball State University. He is the son of Bobi Alford and Casey Alford. Alex Buxton, a senior at Daleville Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M….

Delaware County COVID-19 Update, April 22nd

Health April 25, 2021

Delaware County COVID-19 Update, April 22nd

Editor’s note: The following COVID-19 update is brought to you through a collaboration of healthcare partners including Delaware County Health Department, Delaware County Emergency Management Agency, Delaware County Office of Information, and other major healthcare providers. Delaware County weekly COVID-19 updates are released every Thursday and include information from the Indiana State Department of Health county metrics dashboard, which is updated every Wednesday afternoon.  Delaware County has remained blue on the Indiana State Department of Health’s county metrics map for the second week in a row. Since last week, Delaware County has reported 78 new cases, 0 new deaths, and…