Articles by Mike Rhodes

"Four for the Fourth" is an annual race in Yorktown, Indiana, that is helping to build community and relationships with people throughout Mt. Pleasant Township, fund trails and pathways to connect neighborhoods, and promote healthy living and active lifestyles. Photo provided

Government July 24, 2019

Yorktown’s ‘Four for the Fourth’ Brings In $25,000 For Trail Expansion

By: Pete Olson, Town Manager—  Yorktown, IN— Yorktown’s trail system will see additional updates, thanks to a donation from Four for the Fourth. The committee for the annual four-mile run announced at Monday’s Town Council meeting that this year’s event supported a $25,000 donation to the town. The money will go toward expanding the River Road trail 1,000 feet from where it currently ends to the Woodland Trails neighborhood. “This is a very proud moment for us and a huge…

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Grant application deadline is August 23, 2019. See link inside article. Photo by: graphic stock

Government July 24, 2019

US Department of Labor Announces Grant Program To Support Women Affected by Opioids

By: Rhonda Burke, Deputy Director of Public Affairs— WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a new grant program to help women affected by the opioid crisis re-enter the workforce. The Re-Employment, Support, and Training for the Opioid Related Epidemic (RESTORE) grant will award $2.5 million to organizations that assist in providing coordinated, employment-focused services to women. The RESTORE program will provide approximately four to eight grants to governments of states and outlying areas, Indian/Native American Tribal governments or organizations,…

Mark White. Photo provided

Non-Profit July 24, 2019

Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie Hires Director of Programs

By: Amy Logan— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie would like to welcome Mark White as the Director of Programs. Plan to join White and other Club staff at a Meet & Greet Open House on August 27th at 5 p.m. This event will be held at the Madison St location, 1710 South Madison St. White will work closely with current BGC staff to oversee the youth programming at the Club. In addition, he will train and mentor new…

Fisher Governance Award winner Leigh Edwards is pictured with Jud Fisher.

Non-Profit July 23, 2019

Deadline Approaching for 2019 Fisher Governance Award Nominations

By: Jud Fisher— Muncie, IN — Ball Brothers Foundation is accepting nominations for its annual John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award, which recognizes and honors the efforts of a board member of a Delaware County non-profit organization. The deadline to nominate someone is 4 p.m. August 15. “Board members play an important role in non-profits and, thus, our communities,” said Jud Fisher, president and COO of Ball Brothers Foundation. “This award is uniquely designed to honor one person’s…

An aerial view of downtown Muncie. Photo by: Intersection

DWNTWN July 22, 2019

DWNTWN Muncie, Explore The Original

Muncie, IN—MuncieJournal.com is proud to bring you this new special section about DWNTWN Muncie, presented by the Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. Below you will find 20 different stories about downtown Muncie businesses and organizations. This page is where you enter to visit the DWNTWN special section. The content below is available 24/7 on your PC, tablet or Smartphone. Everything included in the DWNTWN Muncie, Explore The Original special section launches from this page, so you’ll need to scroll down to view it all. (Just like you…

Ball State University commencement. File photo.

We Fly July 21, 2019

Ball State Commencement Speaker Urges New Grads To Fly

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN – Ball State University commencement speaker Sharon Paulson told new graduates participating in ceremonies at Worthen Arena that they were now a more distinguished group as a result of their hard-earned degrees. Dr. Paulson, now an emerita faculty member, joined the Department of Educational Psychology at Ball State in 1991, and served as the department’s chair from 2011-2017. “You are now among only 33 percent of adults in the U.S. who hold a college degree,”…

The Ross Community Center is located at 1110 W 10th St, Muncie, IN 47302. Photo provided

Non-Profit July 19, 2019

Ross Center To Host International Festival Fundraiser In September

By: Molly Flodder— Muncie, IN—The Ross Community Center, Inc. (RCCI) southwest of downtown Muncie, is a tribute to the past and a pivotal element of Muncie’s future. Its metamorphosis in the past five years and plans for the future make it a crown jewel in the line-up of bright happenings along the South Central and Thomas Park-Avondale neighborhoods that surround a stretch of Memorial Drive. In the mid-20th century, the area was inhabited by factory workers in a town booming with…

Smoke enshrouds the scene during a cannon demonstration. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson July 19, 2019

John Carlson: Visit To A Deadly Time…

By: John Carlson— When traveling back in time to Shiloh, a modern SUV has it all over hoofing your way there, or even sailing down the wide Tennessee River in steam-driven paddle-wheelers like thousands of Union troops did in 1862. Your air is coolly conditioned, for one thing, and the roads are smooth and true. They lead you past barbecue joints billowing fragrant smoke, and beautiful blue-roofed schools seemingly built in the middle of nowhere. It’s also worth noting, the…

Summer Rehab Games medals are pictured. Photo provided

Health July 18, 2019

Senior Communities Holds Senior Rehab Games

By: Bethel Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center— Muncie, IN—Staying active is important for many reasons. It can give you the energy to help maintain your independence as a senior and also help to keep in check the symptoms of any illnesses. It’s also good for your memory, mood and mind. Bethel Pointe Health and Rehab is committed to this truth and recently sent a team of residents to participate in the Summer Rehab Games. Over 120 seniors across the state of Indiana…

(L to R) Kelly Shrock – Muncie Rotary President, Matt Howell – 2019 recipient of the Merrill Greene Award, and Dale Basham – Immediate-Past District 6560 Governor. Photo provided

Non-Profit July 17, 2019

Matt Howell Receives 2019 Merrill Greene Award From Muncie Rotary Club

By: Tom Farris— Muncie, IN – Matt Howell, member of the Muncie Rotary Club, received the Merrill Greene Award for 2019.  The award honors Merrill Greene, CPA, long-time Muncie Rotarian and volunteer who served as Club treasurer for over two decades.  The award recognizes a member for their outstanding volunteer efforts for the Club and the community. Howell is Vice President of Farmhouse Creative and active in Rotary projects and served as Public Image Chair for Rotary District 6560 for…