Articles by Mike Rhodes

Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity Seeking Partner Families 

Non-Profit May 5, 2020

Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity Seeking Partner Families 

By: Eileen Oaks— Muncie, IN— The Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity is actively seeking qualified partner families who are interested in working with Habitat for Humanity to purchase a home. Qualified homebuyers help build their houses by putting in sweat equity hours, and then, purchase their house with a no-profit, no-interest mortgage. You may qualify if your current housing is inadequate or too expensive, or if you are unable to obtain a conventional mortgage. All partner participants must have the ability to pay the Habitat mortgage, which includes proof of steady income within the guidelines below. If you are willing to partner with Habitat, you must fulfill all partnership requirements for Habitat homeownership, such as: Completing sweat…

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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb Announces ‘Back On Track Indiana’ Plan

Government May 4, 2020

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb Announces ‘Back On Track Indiana’ Plan

By: Governor Eric Holcomb— Indianapolis, IN—On Friday I announced the #BackOnTrack Indiana plan to safely open the economy and remain vigilant about protecting Hoosiers’ health and wellbeing. Across Indiana, we have witnessed a spirit of cooperation and caring for others that has touched my heart. May this spirit of appreciation for one another carry on long after the scourge of #COVID19 is behind us. Hoosiers have done this together and together we will come out a stronger Indiana. I have used data to drive decisions since the state’s first case of the novel coronavirus in early March and he will…

John Carlson: Coronavirus Confusion

Carlson May 2, 2020

John Carlson: Coronavirus Confusion

By: John Carlson— As an old person who is easily confused, there are many things I do not understand about the coronavirus. For example, in my whole life, I have never been a face-toucher. Oh sure, for a while there as a teenager, I was a more-or-less constant pimple popper. But other than that, as far as I can recall, I have gone entire years at a stretch without touching my face. But now that they tell you, “Do not touch your face!” all I want to do is touch my face. It’s like, touching my face is suddenly my…

Pondering Myers Briggs During The COVID-19 Lockdown

Entertainment April 30, 2020

Pondering Myers Briggs During The COVID-19 Lockdown

By: Dr. Joseph Misiewicz— Muncie, IN—Another day and more pondering as I maneuver around the house searching for things to do. Many friends know I’m a Myers Briggs (MB) believer and I’m now pondering my “INTJ” in lockdown mode. As an introvert, there’s much to smile about being home, somewhat alone and not having to deal with conversations. Having done many MB workshops I heard often from participants who felt their ‘type’ was different at home than at work. It is highly possible that one’s Myers Briggs, depending on the type obviously, adapts more to a work environment than to…

U.S. Department of Labor Announces All 50 States Are Paying Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Benefits

Government April 30, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Announces All 50 States Are Paying Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Benefits

By: U.S. Department of Labor Press Office— WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation’s (FPUC) weekly unemployment compensation boost is now being paid to eligible individuals in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. FPUC is authorized under Section 2104 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Pub. L. 116-136), and provides an additional $600 weekly payment to certain eligible individuals who are receiving other benefits. “I am pleased to report that as of yesterday, all 50 states and the District of Columbia are offering the additional…

‘Safe Recovery Site’ for Persons Experiencing Homelessness and COVID-19 to Open May 5th

Non-Profit April 30, 2020

‘Safe Recovery Site’ for Persons Experiencing Homelessness and COVID-19 to Open May 5th

By: Ryan Remington— Muncie, IN—Through a joint effort, Bridges Community Services will open an emergency, isolation quarantine facility for all individuals experiencing homelessness who have tested positive or are presumed positive, for COVID-19 on May 5th, 2020. Partners in this project include Bridges Community Services, Inc., Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), Muncie Community Development Office, the City of Muncie, the Delaware County Health Department, Delaware County Emergency Management, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Heartland Ambulance Services, Open Door Health Services, Second Harvest Food Bank, and the Muncie Mission. This Safe Recovery Site will be managed by Bridges Community Services,…

There’s More To Muncie! PineAcre Kennels and Roo’s Holistic Pet Supplies

Business April 29, 2020

There’s More To Muncie! PineAcre Kennels and Roo’s Holistic Pet Supplies

By: Hailey Perkins— Muncie, IN—There’s More to Muncie! We have all heard that phrase by now on the radio and the special #MoreToMuncie campaign. But what does that mean? To Hailey Perkins and Amber Corduan, it means there is more to this community than you might see. There is a whole community of pet people that make Muncie an interesting, well-known, and diverse city! For example, PineAcre Kennels is one of the many hidden gems of Muncie. PineAcre has been a staple in Muncie for over 80 years now. We even found newspaper articles and advertisements from 1941 with information about PineAcre and…

Duncan McLarty Is Making a Difference During The Pandemic

Non-Profit, Positivity April 28, 2020

Duncan McLarty Is Making a Difference During The Pandemic

By: Hannah Dunckel— Muncie, IN—It was the beginning of March, and the world was changing before our eyes. Every hour there was a new update on canceled events, businesses closing, kids going home from school, and most importantly, people who needed help due to the rising concerns of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. People were scared and unsure of where to turn. Through anxiety and fear, we began seeing “the helpers.” Fred Rogers was quoted saying, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for…

Ball Brothers Foundation Awards ,000 to Local Hospitals, Continues COVID-19 Support for Front-Line Workers

Non-Profit April 28, 2020

Ball Brothers Foundation Awards $75,000 to Local Hospitals, Continues COVID-19 Support for Front-Line Workers

By: Jud Fisher— Muncie, IN—As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in East Central Indiana, Ball Brothers Foundation has awarded a $75,000 grant to the IU Health Foundation. The grant will support the needs of hospital employees in Delaware, Jay and Blackford Counties who are working around the clock to fight COVID-19.  More specifically, the funding will be used to provide team members in the East Central Indiana region with meals, including during night shifts when cafeterias and many restaurants are closed. Support will also ensure that the employee food bank at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital remains…