Articles by Mike Rhodes

Hensley Legal Group offices at 619 South High Street. Photo provided.

Business June 20, 2018

Law Firm Hensley Legal Group Returns to Muncie

By: Deanna Menke— Muncie, IN—Hensley Legal Group, PC, an Indianapolis-based law firm, has opened a brand new location in the heart of downtown Muncie. Since April, Hensley Legal Group has been putting the final touches on their new office at 619 South High Street. From 2004 to 2007, the law firm operated an office on the northwest side of town. Now, the legal team has returned with a more convenient location and more experience in a variety of practice areas. “Our…

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Ball State University Campus. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

We Fly June 20, 2018

Ball State Selected as Finalist For Community Engagement Scholarship Award

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN—In recognition of its extraordinary community outreach initiatives, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today selected Ball State University as one of four regional winners of the 2018 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award. As regional winners, Ball State, University of Florida, Texas Tech University, and Virginia Tech will represent and compete for the national C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award, which will be announced during the APLU Annual Meeting November 11-13…

Golfers arrived early on June 10th to check in with Hollie Partin, Sara Shade, and Qiana Clemens. Photo provided.

Non-Profit June 20, 2018

3rd Annual Roy C. Buley Memorial Golf Outing a Success

By: Amy Logan–  Muncie, IN– The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie raised over $5,000 at their 3rd Annual Roy C. Buley Memorial Golf Outing held at Maplewood Golf Course on June 10, 2018. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the generous donations from 34 hole sponsors and 84 golfers. The day was called short due to a downpour of rain, but the event was able to surpass its overall goal of $5,000. More than 84 golfers came together for food,…

Muncie Central High School Class of 1968 Reunion. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education June 19, 2018

Muncie Central High School Holds ‘Class of 1968’ Reunion

By: David Martin, MCHS Class of 1968— Muncie, IN—The weekend of June 8-10 was momentous for a very special group of people, and the City of Muncie.  The Muncie Central High School Class of 1968 converged on the heart of downtown Muncie to celebrate their golden anniversary. 50 years ago, 512 people walked across the stage in the field house to receive their diplomas, and from that moment, moved forward to forge their lives into something special. Approximately 170 people showed…

The main office building on Oakwood showcases the new logo and colors. Photo provided.

Business June 19, 2018

Ball State Federal Credit Union Introduces New Look

By: Chrissy Stefani–  Muncie, IN – Ball State Federal Credit Union, a full service financial institution with a main office, student center branch, and ATM locations to serve members in Muncie and Yorktown, has announced a rebranded look, logo, website and tagline. The new logo is a part of the credit union’s effort to update the brand and connect more effectively with members and the community. The tagline, “Helping Cardinals Reach New Heights,” reflects the genuine commitment to do whatever it…

L-R: Brittany Bales, Jason Donati and Pastor Andre Mitchell. Photos by: BSU live stream.

Education June 18, 2018

Meet Mayor Dennis Tyler’s Nominees for MCS School Board

By: Brittany Bales, Jason Donati, and Pastor Andre Mitchell— Editor’s note: In their own words, meet Mayor Dennis Tyler’s nominees for the MCS school board. Final candidates will be selected at the BSU Board of Trustee’s meeting on June 25, 2018.  The candidates below are listed in alphabetical order.    Meet Brittany Bales I believe MCS should focus on three main components: students and families, faculty and staff, and finances. I am not naive enough to believe that a financial…

Students who participated in SERVE week in the past are pictured. Photo courtesy of Union Chapel.

Non-Profit June 18, 2018

17th Annual ‘Serve Week’ Held at Union Chapel, June 18-22

By: Jeff Hughes— Muncie, IN—Imagine the positive effect of over 450 children, youth and adults who live in Muncie, extending acts of kindness and love by serving residents and area non-profit agencies for one week at no charge. SERVE participants will rehab homes, pick up trash, visit nursing homes, paint local parks, cook and giveaway free food, host free block parties, assist non-profit agencies, and clean up and show care and concern for the city of Muncie by meeting practical…

Ball Brothers Foundation's board includes 3rd and 4th generation family members as well as non-family community members. This photo was taken in May 2017 in Muncie and included board members, BBF staff, and Associate Directors (next generation Ball family members who were learning more about BBF.) Photo provided

Non-Profit June 18, 2018

New BBF Grants Promote Innovation in Healthcare Training and in Local Schools   

By: Jud Fisher— Muncie, IN—Ball Brothers Foundation (BBF) awarded more than $3.2 million in grants to over 30 organizations in its first grantmaking round of the year. The grants were approved during the foundation’s board meeting in May. The largest grant awarded by the foundation—a $1 million grant to Ivy Tech Community College—will support the transformation of Ivy Tech’s facilities in Muncie. BBF’s grant is specifically targeted toward renovations to the fourth floor of the Fisher building in downtown Muncie…

Matt Miller and his daughter Brenley share a love of taking pictures of nature while on vacation. Photo by: Deborah Miller

Education June 16, 2018

What Does It Mean to be a Good Dad?

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN—Fathers today spend more time engaged with their children than ever before and that’s perfectly OK, says a researcher at Ball State University. Ball State’s Richard Petts, a sociology professor, and two researchers from Brigham Young University utilized a national sample of about 2,000 fathers with children ages 2-18 to understand the relationship between adherence to masculine norms, fathering attitudes, and father involvement. “Does Adherence to Masculine Norms Shape Fathering Behavior?” was recently published by the…

Ribbon cutting at the opening of the 'Sephora Inside JCPenney' at the Muncie Mall. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business June 15, 2018

‘Sephora Inside JCPenney’ Opens At Muncie Mall

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—At 9am on June 15th, Sephora Inside JCPenney opened at the Muncie Mall. JCPenney general manager Ebony Martin estimated 300-400 people were lined up to get inside for the 9am grand opening.  She said, “At Sephora our customers get to do four things: You touch. You try. You Play. You learn. When you come into our beauty studio, one of our product consultants will sit down with you and teach you things. Like skin care, fragrance,…