Articles by Mike Rhodes

"The Great Adsby" was the creative theme for this year's ADDY awards. Photo provided.

Non-Profit March 7, 2020

Local Marketing Professionals Have ‘Roaring Good Time’ at 2020 American Advertising Awards

By: Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN — The American Advertising Federation of East Central Indiana (AAF ECI) had a “roaring good time” at the 20s-themed American Advertising Awards on Feb. 29. Also known as the ADDYs, the awards show recognizes the best advertising and creative works from the past year, including that of professionals and of students. As always, submissions were judged by out-of-market advertising professionals in a blind judging process. Silver and Gold awards were presented to the top-scoring pieces…

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Aerial image overlooking the downtown area, Muncie Central High School, and White River. Photo by: Michael Wolfe

Government, Non-Profit March 7, 2020

Mayor Ridenour’s State of the City Address To Be Held at End of IDEA 2020 Conference

By: Aimee West, Cornerstone Center for the Arts & Muncie Action Plan— Muncie, IN—The City of Muncie finds itself in a state of transition, as Muncie Neighborhoods’ IDEA Conference enters year 5 in 2020, with Mayor Ridenour’s new administration now at the helm. On March 7th,  at the Ivy Tech Fisher Building, Mayor Ridenour will issue his first State of the City address and his department heads will take the keynote stage at the 5th annual Muncie Neighborhoods IDEA Conference. The conference…

Pictured standing in front of the new delivery truck are: (L-R) Dale Lindley, Muncie Mission Board Member; Dr. Carl Siler, Muncie Mission Board Member; Frank Baldwin, President and CEO at Muncie Mission; Toby Thomas, President and COO at Indiana Michigan Power; Rob Keisling, Community Affairs Manager at American Electric Power; Martin Hillery, Muncie Mission Board Member. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit March 6, 2020

AEP Foundation Grant Enables Muncie Mission to Better Serve Community

By: Bob Scott— Muncie, IN – A grant from the AEP Foundation has enabled the Muncie Mission to buy a new delivery truck that will enhance the agency’s ability to pick up donated food, furniture, appliances, recyclables and more. Toby Thomas, President and Chief Operating Officer of Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), presented the grant Friday to Frank Baldwin, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Muncie Mission. Thomas and Baldwin helped load the new truck with items to be delivered…

U.S. Senator Todd Young is pictured presenting to members of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and guests. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Government March 6, 2020

U.S. Senator Todd Young Statement On First Coronavirus Case in Indiana

By: Press@Young.Senate.Gov— Indianapolis, IN– U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released the following statement regarding the confirmed coronavirus case in Indiana: “As of this morning, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has confirmed the first Hoosier case of coronavirus. Under the leadership of Governor Holcomb, the state, in coordination with our medical community, was prepared and ready to respond. To further help our state and local governments in the days to come, I voted to pass $7.7 billion in emergency supplemental…

Ingest this sauce, and you’ll breathe flames like a dragon. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson March 6, 2020

John Carlson: Grab The Fire Extinguisher!

By: John Carlson— Even in these divisive times, if there is one thing I think most Americans can agree upon it’s this: There’s no such thing as too much horseradish. This basic premise was reinforced for me the other day when, prior to downing the delicious glob of deli baked beans I had spooned from a two-pound plastic container onto my dinner plate, I forked on a healthy dollop of fresh horseradish. Then I mixed them together. One taste and…

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Education March 6, 2020

Legendary ‘Voice of the Cardinals’ Morry Mannies Passes Away

By: Michael Clark, BSU Athletics— Muncie, IN – Morry Mannies, who served as the radio “Voice of the Cardinals” for 56 years, has passed away at the age of 81. Mannies began his career with Ball State Athletics as an 18-year old on Sept. 1, 1956, when he got behind the microphone to call the Ball State football season opener against Hanover. His final broadcast came on March 5, 2012, when the men’s basketball squad took on Western Michigan in…

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Business March 5, 2020

Pazols Jewelers Celebrates 100 Years In Downtown Muncie

By: Amy Leffingwell— Muncie, IN –  Downtown staple Pazols Jewelers celebrates 100 years in downtown Muncie this year. Founder Harry Pazol had been a jewelry salesman in Detroit, Cleveland, Toledo, and Pittsburgh in the early 1900s, but got tired of travelling and decided he’d like to settle down and raise a family. In 1920 the Harriott Jewelry Store in downtown Muncie was for sale, so Harry bought the business and opened the Harry D. Pazol Jewelry Store. In the 1930’s…

Leonora Carrington (British, 1917-2011)Tuesday (State II)Martes (estado II), 1987Lithograph/Litografía Collection of Dr. ZapantaColección del Dr. Zapanta © 2019 Leonora Carrington / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Entertainment March 4, 2020

Curator of ‘Mexican Modernity’ Exhibition to Speak at Ball State’s Owsley Museum

By: Ball State Marketing & Communications— Muncie, IN – Dr. Gregorio Luke, curator of “Mexican Modernity: 20th-Century Paintings from the Zapanta Collection” at the David Owsley Museum of Art, will give a free, public talk at 6 p.m. March 12 at DOMA. A 5 p.m. reception precedes the talk, and the exhibition will remain open until 8 p.m. for those who wish to enjoy an informed viewing following the lecture. Dr. Luke is the former director of the Museum of Latin…

School champions are seated and ready to spell at the 2019 WIPB-TV Spelling Bee. Photo provided

Education March 4, 2020

WIPB-TV Spelling Bee is March 7th at Sursa Performance Hall

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN– Fifty-five spellers are scheduled to compete in the fifth WIPB Spelling Bee, set for 9 a.m. Saturday, March 7, in Sursa Performance Hall, on the campus of Ball State University. Family, friends and fans are invited to attend the competition. Admission is free. Students will compete from schools in Delaware, Blackford, Jay, Randolph, Madison and Henry counties. The Ball State University Teachers College has generously contributed the funds to cover the Scripps fees for all…

People attending the 2019 Indiana Women of Achievement Awards dinner gather at the Ball State Alumni Center to celebrate the contributions of the award recipients. Photo provided

We Fly March 3, 2020

Ball State to Honor Indiana Women of Achievement on March 25

By: Melissa Kraman— Muncie, IN — Ball State University will honor six leaders as Indiana Women of Achievement on Wednesday, March 25, with a panel presentation and dinner. Recognized for their excellence in education, research, and women’s advocacy, these women have enhanced the lives and learning experiences of many and continue to inspire through their admirable work. A panel discussion, “Empowering Women: A Conversation with Indiana Women of Achievement,” will be held at 3 p.m. in L.A. Pittenger Student Center, Room 301….