Articles by Mike Rhodes

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….

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Entertainment March 3, 2020

St. Patrick’s Day Parade To Be Held In Downtown Muncie

By: Cheryl Crowder— Muncie, IN—The 35th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held Saturday March 14th beginning at 6:00p.m.  Line-up will begin at 4:30 pm at Muncie Central Field house parking lot. The parade will proceed south on Walnut Street to Charles St. and return via Mulberry St. Political entries: $75 Business and Personal entry: $50 Non-profit organizations: $25 There will be a $25 discount for any entry that provides live music. Parade entry forms can be downloaded from…

MPD officers are pictured during a recent "Sovereign Citizens" training session. Photo courtesy of MPD

Government February 29, 2020

Muncie Police Department Significantly Increases Training Opportunities for Officers

By: Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— Muncie, IN—Imagine this scenario for a moment… YOU are a police officer dispatched to a home where a woman alleges a man is trying to break into the back of her home. Upon arrival at the home, YOU make your way to the backyard. A woman in her late thirties, dressed in only a beach towel, approaches YOU and says the man is around the side of the house, just past a large outdoor hot tub….

What’s behind a sign like this? The ladies aren’t saying. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson February 28, 2020

John Carlson: A Sign Of Her Fine Times?

By: John Carlson— The other day I was at a popular local entertainment venue when I noticed that, as usual, the line to the men’s restroom was three people long, whereas the line to the women’s restroom was about twenty-three people long. “You know,” I cheerfully announced, just trying to be helpful, “if you gals would quit playing parlor games in there, you’d get in and out a lot quicker.” In response, one of them laughed bitterly. The others shot…

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb

Health February 27, 2020

Meridian Awards Governor Eric Holcomb With Spirit of Meridian Award

By: Beth Clark— Muncie, IN—Governor Eric Holcomb is the recipient of Meridian Health Services’ 2020 Spirit of Meridian Award, a recognition that pays tribute to an individual who demonstrates proactive actions in promoting healthier communities. The annual recognition is awarded to someone who has contributed significantly to the overall health and well-being of people and somebody who goes above and beyond the call of duty. “We could think of no one who has had more impact in a just a…

David Sursa was the inaugural Board president of The Community Foundation. The annual David Sursa Leadership Award recognizes a nonprofit board member in Delaware County who displays the characteristics and commitment to the community expressed by David Sursa during his lifetime. Nominations are accepted through March 31.

Non-Profit February 27, 2020

Applications for 2020 David Sursa Leadership Award Now Available

By: Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations are being accepted for the annual David Sursa Leadership Award. The award rewards, recognizes and encourages extraordinary leadership by a nonprofit board member in Delaware County. Standing behind the belief that every community benefits from leaders who understand local issues and are able to visualize and promote positivity, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. established the David Sursa Leadership Award in honor of…

The Muncie vigil will be held on March 1 at 6 p.m. Kennedy Library at 1700 W. McGalliared Road. The vigil is free and open to the public. Photo provided

Non-Profit February 27, 2020

Local Disability Community Commemorates Lives of Disabled Victims of Violence

By: Samuel Johnson— Muncie, IN— In memory of Adam Schneider and Skylea Carmack, The Hoosier Alliance for Neurodiversity and disability rights advocates in East Central Indiana will be holding a ‘Day of Mourning’ vigil in Muncie on Sunday, March 1 at 6 p.m. to honor the lives of disabled people murdered by family members and caretakers. Adam was a 39-year-old man with cerebral palsy from Richmond. After his mother died, Adam moved in with his brother. His brother neglected him and…

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Entertainment February 27, 2020

7th Annual Runway for Rescues Raises Money for ARF, Finds New Homes for Animals

By: Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN— The community is invited to help save animals with style on March 6 during the Runway for Rescues fashion show event. The event, led by Kishel Photography, features local kids and teens modeling clothes from Buckle, as well as a few of the animals available for adoption at Animal Rescue Fund (ARF). “I wanted to create an event that would involve high school seniors while also benefiting a local charity,” Amanda Kishel, owner of Kishel…

Minnetrista file photo.

Non-Profit February 26, 2020

Intrigue Abounds at Minnetrista’s Second Murder Mystery Dinner

By: Stephen Mortland— Muncie, IN—Prepare for a night of imaginative play with Minnetrista’s second ever Murder Mystery Dinner: Foley Afoul on March 27 & 28. It’s the 100th annual Foley Artists Vocal Recordists and Animators Association Annual Conventionand there will be a rare showing of a “vaulted” 1920 animation film. The night is hosted by the CEO of Sahara-Montana Studios, Chuck Montana. When something goes awry, it will be up to attendees to navigate a night filled with imaginative play,…

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Non-Profit February 25, 2020

Muncie Action Plan to Collaborate With Next Muncie on Next Community Action Plan

By: Muncie Action Plan— Muncie, Indiana— On the 10th anniversary of Muncie Action Plan (MAP), the organization is going back to its roots and partnering with Next Muncie to facilitate another broad scale intensive community feedback and planning process. The announcement of the partnership was made at MAP’s annual community presentation on January 28th by MAP President Jenni Marsh and Next Muncie Co-Chairs Jeff Bird and Geoff Mearns. “The Muncie Action Plan board took a hard look at all the…