Articles by Mike Rhodes

Seven Delaware County Nonprofits Receive K from the Maxon Foundation Fund at The Community Foundation

Non-Profit September 23, 2019

Seven Delaware County Nonprofits Receive $47K from the Maxon Foundation Fund at The Community Foundation

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, IN—The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has awarded $47,450 to seven nonprofit organizations from the Maxon Foundation Fund. The Maxon Foundation Fund was established when assets of The Maxon Foundation were transferred to The Community Foundation. The Maxon Foundation was originally established by Maxon Corporation and the founding family as a way to give back to the community and support worthy causes in Delaware County.  The Maxon Foundation Fund generally awards grants to organizations and programs that support at-risk children and families in Delaware County. A Better Way Services, Inc….

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

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 Bayou Ramblers’ evolution as a perversely progressive band rooted in Cajun traditions continues to excite, challenge, and redefine both genre…

John Carlson: Scrub-A-Dub-Dub, Stuck…

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 seemed Bubba was a guy whose whole life had been spent effortlessly bounding in and out of bathtubs. Then suddenly…

Fall Workshops and Camps at Cornerstone Center for the Arts

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 on the Map. On Wednesday, October 2 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Melissa Gentry will lead If Muncie Walls Could…

Ball State University Earns National Award for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

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. Marsha McGriff, Ball State’s associate vice president for inclusive excellence, says the award reflects how the University fosters an environment…

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

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 Holcomb, “Just don’t start.” In Indiana the number of youth smoking is down, but the number of those using vaping…

Rosenthall Orthodontics Giving Back In September For United Way

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 percent of treatment fees (up to $500) of all new patients during this month. That means new patients who schedule…

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

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 WLBC, and WLBC.com. The entirety of the October 10th forum will be streamed Live on Facebook.com/WLBCNewsCenter. The October 17th forum will…

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

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 high pressure salesmen and no quotas that our service techs have to meet. Our goal is to keep you comfortable year…

2019 Mayor’s Arts Awards Recipients Announced

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, Artist in the Community, Next Generation Artist, Maker, and Lifetime Achievement. You may listen to the award presentation audio below….