Articles by Mike Rhodes

(L-R) Lindsay Huffman and Liz Valpatic are pictured with the flowers they collected during Flower Hour. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business May 22, 2018

Horizon Convention Center Holds Fundraiser For Erskine Green Training Center

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—During April’s First Thursday, the Horizon Convention Center raised awareness and funds for the Erskine Green Training Institute during their “flower hour” fundraiser. Flower Hour was a progressive walk of downtown Muncie where participants collected a flower at various stops,  finishing the tour at the Courtyard Marriott Muncie to receive a vase and attend a complimentary reception. Flowers were donated by Miller’s Flower Shop and Foisters Flowers and Gifts. “Flower stops” were located outside downtown businesses including: Dandelion’s, The Hayloft Boutique, Intersection,…

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Business May 22, 2018

Art Van Furniture’s Free American Flag Exchange Program-May 25-28

By: Diane Charles— Warren, MI – Art Van Furniture is exhibiting its patriotic spirit, inviting the public to bring their worn American Flags to any of its stores from Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28, and trade them in for a complimentary, new 3-foot by 5-foot American flag. The Midwest’s No. 1 furniture and mattress retailer has experienced enormous customer response to its flag exchange program, collecting 4,000 used, faded flags during the program’s inaugural year in 2017. The retired…

Golfers tee up at the 2nd Annual Roy C. Buley Memorial Golf Outing. Photo provided.

Non-Profit May 22, 2018

3rd Annual Roy C. Buley Memorial Golf Outing

By: Brandon Coppernoll— Muncie, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie invites you to participate in the 3rd annual Roy C. Buley Memorial Golf Outing. Gather your team of four and join us at Maplewood Golf Course, June 10, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. for 18 holes of golf, food, drinks, games, and prizes. All of the proceeds of this event go directly to the creation of the Junior Golf Program, presented by First Tee. This is the 3rd year…

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Business May 22, 2018

Fifth Annual Memorial Day Fundraiser at Muncie CrossFit

By: BJ McKay— Muncie, IN-Muncie CrossFit will once again host its annual Memorial Day fundraising event, The Murph Challenge, a nationwide cause honoring fallen soldiers and raising money for the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Murphy, a Navy SEAL, was killed in 2005 in Afghanistan, attempting to take out Taliban forces. A best-selling book and movie, “Lone Survivor,” depicts the covert mission to neutralize a high-level al-Qaeda operative. The event starts at 10 a.m. Monday, May 28th at…

Academy students transform a classroom into a prehistoric cave for May Term. Photo provided.

Education May 22, 2018

Explore the “Cave of Time” at the Indiana Academy On May 23

By: Julie Tuttle Davis— Muncie, Ind. – Students at the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities are currently involved in May Term, a unique two-week program that happens at the conclusion of every spring semester. May Term is a graduation requirement for Academy students and provides them with opportunities to take in-depth courses on special subjects, travel, and participation in internships. Each year brings new courses and experiences. This year there are over 20 different courses including Forensic Science…

Zach Johnson is pictured in the studio with his award. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business May 21, 2018

Zach Johnson, On-Air Talent At WERK-FM & MAX-FM Recognized By Woof Boom Radio

By: Megan Orbin— Muncie, IN—Zach Johnson, on-air talent at WERK-FM & MAX-FM, Woof Boom Radio, LLC has been recognized by his peers for exemplifying ALL five of the company’s values. Woof Boom Radio works everyday to best represent the following values: Speak the Truth; Do Your Best; Do What You Say You Will Do; Treat All with Respect; and Work with Passion.  These values can be seen as soon as you walk through doors of Woof Boom radio stations, they…

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Education, We Fly May 21, 2018

Ball State Hires UConn Executive As New Athletics Director

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN – Geoffrey S. Mearns, the president of Ball State University, has selected Beth Goetz as the new Athletics Director. Ms. Goetz will join Ball State in June after serving as the chief operating officer of the University of Connecticut’s (UConn) athletics department since 2016. She will succeed Mark Sandy, who is retiring. President Mearns said he selected Ms. Goetz after a thorough national search, noting her extensive leadership experience, including key positions held at Butler…

"A Night Under the Big Top." Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education May 20, 2018

Photo Gallery: 2018 Special Needs Prom at The Loft on Isanogel

By: Mindy Kemper— Muncie, IN—After a day full of rain and more rain, the clouds disappeared and the sun shined brightly shortly before the Delaware Community Special Needs Prom got underway. “A Night Under the Big Top” was the theme of this year’s Special Needs Prom. Students and individuals from Delaware County gathered on May 19, 2018 at The Loft on Isanogel, which was donated to host this year’s wonderful event. Upon arrival prom attendees immediately felt like they had…

Brian Ault, Luke Avila, Jessalyn Barr, and Indira Brown (top row), Angela Cardwell, Garrett Clausen, Breanna Evans, and Baily Morgan (middle row); Hanna Quirk, Michelle Scanameo, Annie Schuck, and Mallory Wilson (bottom row)

Education May 19, 2018

Community Foundation Announces Additional 2018 Scholarship Recipients 

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Congratulations to the following graduates – Brian Ault, a senior at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the 2018 Max V. and Nellie C. Creviston Scholarship. Ault plans to attend Ball State University to study pre-medicine and biology. He is the son of Brian and Laura Ault,  Luke Avila, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the 2018 Robert and Wanda McKibben Scholarship. Avila plans to attend Ball State…

May 19 is also a Free Fishing Day in Indiana. You can take a kid fishing. On this day, adults do not need to purchase a license either. Photo by: Graphicstock

Government May 18, 2018

‘Kids to Parks’ Day is Saturday, May 19th

By: Indiana Department of Natural Resources— Indianapolis, IN—Share your love of the outdoors with a child this weekend during the annual Kids to Parks Day, May 19. Kids to Parks Day (KTP Day) is a national day of outdoor play designed to connect kids and families with local, state, and national parks. The day is a chance for children to learn about park stewardship, outdoor recreation, and natural and cultural history. It also helps helps foster appreciation for public lands in…