Articles by Mike Rhodes

The Lost Bayou Ramblers are a critically acclaimed and Grammy nominated group fusing the world music Cajun traditions with modern sounds. Photo provided

Entertainment September 22, 2019

Lost Bayou Ramblers To Headline Free Concert at Canan Commons On Sept 27th

By: Rick Zeigler— Muncie, IN—Acclaimed progressive Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2019 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Friday, September 27th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. The Ball State University Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Mark Buselli, will open the show. This concert is presented by Ball State University. Lost…

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This is a recreation of Bubba’s bathtub trauma. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson September 20, 2019

John Carlson: Scrub-A-Dub-Dub, Stuck…

By: John Carlson— They say you can learn to do about anything these days by consulting a YouTube video, and it’s true. How to build a birdhouse. How to tune your lawn tractor. How to extract a naked guy who’s stuck in your bathtub. Yeah, that’s one, too. Not that Nancy and I have any experience with this, you understand. But it actually worked for a couple we know by the name of, um, Bubba and Booboo. You see, it…

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Non-Profit September 19, 2019

Fall Workshops and Camps at Cornerstone Center for the Arts

By: Jessie Fisher— Muncie, IN—It’s officially fall at Cornerstone Center for the Arts, the organization will host a variety of one-time workshops and camps this fall. Upcoming programs in October include If Muncie Walls Could Talk, Monthly Dance Club, Fall Break Arts Camp, Pints & Paints at The Fickle Peach, and Bad Art Night at Cornerstone. In November, Cornerstone will host Rock and Roll Summer Camp’s Autumn Workshop, Monthly Dance Club, and Byrd, Bearcats, and Bikers: Putting Indiana Sports History…

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We Fly September 19, 2019

Ball State University Earns National Award for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

By: Melissa Kraman— Muncie,IN — For the fourth consecutive year, Ball State University has received a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity magazine and website in higher education. Earned through a vigorous application process, the HEED Award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. As a recipient, Ball State University will be featured in INSIGHT Into Diversity’s November 2019 issue, alongside 92 other institutions. Dr….

Indiana teens are more likely to use vaping devices than cigarettes. According to Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, “Just don’t start.” Photo by: storyblocks

Health, Non-Profit, Opinion September 18, 2019

Opinion: Don’t Vape and Tell Your Kids Not to Start

By: Dee McKinsey, Coordinator, Tobacco Free Coalition— Muncie, IN—Indiana just announced a $2.1 million project to combat youth vaping in the wake of an alarming number of respiratory illness nationwide. There are more than 300 cases nationally, seven suspected vaping deaths, including one in Indiana, along with several Hoosiers seriously ill. The Indiana campaign will be three-pronged with a youth support component, social media outreach, and a toolkit for educators and parents. The message is simple, according to Indiana Gov. Eric…

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Non-Profit September 17, 2019

Rosenthall Orthodontics Giving Back In September For United Way

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN—Rosenthall Orthodontics in Muncie has found a unique way to support United Way of Delaware and Henry Counties during the month of September. Dr. Mark Rosenthall came up with the idea before the start of this year’s United Way fundraising campaign. “He really wanted to find a way to give back to an organization that gives so much to our community,” said Lisa Peters, outreach coordinator for the office. This year, Rosenthall Orthodontics is donating 5…

WLBC's Mobile Master Command. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Government September 17, 2019

WLBC To Sponsor And Broadcast Muncie Mayoral and City Council Forums in October

By: Steve Lindell— Muncie, IN—Local radio station 104.1 HD1 WLBC will sponsor and broadcast the following political candidate forums in October: October 10, 2019— Muncie Mayoral Forum, at Church of the Living God, 1120 E Washington St, Muncie, hosted by the Muncie Delaware County NAACP. October 17, 2019— Muncie City Council candidate Forum, at Northside Middle School, sponsored by the Muncie League of Women Voters. The October 10th forum will be from 7-8:30 p.m., with the first hour LIVE on 104.1 HD1…

Bullock Heating and Cooling is located at 120 S Broadway St.in Albany, IN. Photo provided

Winter Readiness September 16, 2019

Bullock Heating and Cooling: Tips To Help Save Energy This Winter

By: Karen Bullock— Albany, IN—Weather in Indiana can be very unpredictable!  No matter what the forecast says, you can count on Bullock Heating & Cooling to keep you comfortable all winter long. At Bullock’s we have a team of trained professionals ready to help you determine the best heating, cooling, and air quality solutions for your home or business. We have been serving this area for 40 years and our dedication to our customers remains as strong as ever. We have no…

Mayor's Arts Awards Recipients for 2019. Pictured L-R: Rachel Replogle, Kim Miller, Chris Flook, Hurley Goodall, Michelle Bade, Krista Sides, Lynette Waters-Whitesell, Tania Said. Photo by: Deftly Creative

Non-Profit September 16, 2019

2019 Mayor’s Arts Awards Recipients Announced

By: Braydee Euliss, Deftly Creative & Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—The Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MACC), in conjunction with the City of Muncie, celebrated the 3rd biennial Mayor’s Arts Awards on Friday, Sept. 13, at the Muncie Civic Theatre. The Mayor’s Arts Awards are the most prestigious honors given by the city to individual artists, teachers, non-profit organizations, and patrons of the arts. The Mayor’s Arts Awards were presented in eight distinct categories: Arts Advocate, Arts Leader, Arts Educator, Corporate Arts,…

Clemens Home Solutions is located at 2222 South Madison Street in Muncie.

Winter Readiness September 16, 2019

Ready for Winter? Clemens Home Solutions Can Help!

By: David Smith, Clemens Home Solutions— Muncie, IN—Whether you are in the market for windows, roofing, or gutters, we’ve got your covered…literally! Here are some tips, tricks, and hacks to beat those winter blues! Did you know 136,000 people are admitted to the ER each year from falling? Never climb a latter again with our LeafX premium gutter guards. LeafX is a premium gutter protection system constructed of 100% aluminum that requires no drilling into the roof or fascia of…