Articles by Mike Rhodes

“Damn Yankees” opened at Ball State recently at University Theatre. Photo provided.

Entertainment September 26, 2017

BSU Department of Theatre and Dance Brings Big League to Ball State with “Damn Yankees”

By: BSU News— Muncie, IN — The musical comedy “Damn Yankees” opened at Ball State recently at University Theatre. Additional performances can be seen at 7:30 p.m.  Sept. 26-30 and 2:30 p.m. and Oct. 1. “Damn Yankees” tells the fictional story of baseball fanatic Joe Boyd as he roots for the Washington Senators to beat the New York Yankees. After trading his soul to the Devil to play for his favorite team, Boyd realizes the value of the life he’s left…

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Sue Tschuor is pictured in her office at Woof Boom Radio, LLC. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business September 25, 2017

Sue Tschuor, Director of Sales, Recognized By Woof Boom Radio

By: Liz Valpatic— Muncie, IN—Sue Tschuor, Director of Sales, Woof Boom Radio, LLC has been recognized for exemplifying all five of the company’s values. Since its inception, Woof Boom Radio has held the following values to be true: Speak the Truth; Do Your Best; Do What You Say You Will Do; Treat All with Respect; and Work with Passion. These are not just words you will see written on our walls, tagged in our email signatures, or listed on our website –…

Erin Sellers, General Manager of the Red Lobster in Muncie, is pictured with her Lighthouse Club Award. Photo provided.

Business September 25, 2017

Muncie’s Red Lobster General Manager, Erin Sellers, Receives Company’s Top Honor

Red Lobster Recognizes Erin Sellers with Lighthouse Club Award— Orlando, FL – Red Lobster has presented Erin Sellers, General Manager of the Red Lobster located in Muncie, with the company’s top honor – the Lighthouse Club Award. This prestigious award, which has been an integral part of the company’s culture for over 20 years, is presented annually to General Managers throughout North America. Award recipients are recognized for demonstrating outstanding leadership and living Red Lobster’s core values of Respect, Integrity,…

Washington Street Bridge. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Entertainment September 24, 2017

Celebrate Muncie’s “Bridge Dinner” To Be Held on Sept 28th

By: Susan Volbrecht— Muncie, IN—This Thursday, September 28th, the Washington Street Bridge will be closed to traffic and turned into a unique dining space for Muncie’s very first Bridge Dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 pm (weather permitting). This one-of-a-kind event is a follow-up to Peter Kageyama’s “Love Where You Live” presentation in March (See video below.) Kageyama challenged residents to seek out “love note” opportunities – visible gestures that demonstrate our affection for the Muncie community. Roni Johnson of the Muncie Action…

Students at Motivate Our Minds get hands-on instrument experience. Maxon Foundation Fund Grants will support programming at MOMs and bring Youth Symphony Orchestra programs on-site at the organization. Photo provided.

Non-Profit September 24, 2017

Nine Delaware County Non profits Receive $55,370 from Maxon Foundation Fund Grants at The Community Foundation

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has awarded $55,370 to nine 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…

Yesterday, many of the “Owls” volunteered at the Soup Kitchen of Muncie. The Class of 1967 hopes to raise $40,000 to replace outdated equipment at the Soup Kitchen. Photo provided.

Non-Profit September 23, 2017

Burris Class of 1967 Returns to Muncie for 50th High School Anniversary

Owl-mates Start $40,000 Fundraiser for Muncie Soup Kitchen: “Burris Owls Give a Hoot About Our Roots” By: David Shank— Muncie, IN—When the parliament of Class of 1967 Muncie Burris Owls returns to the Muncie nest, they’ll do more than remember the good ol’ days and party.  They will come back to serve their home town. “Parliament” is the term for a group of owls similar to a “flock” of other birds or a “pride” of lions. Around 100 Burris Owls…

Time to get some grub and beverages! Photo illustration by: Mike Rhodes

Food & Beverage September 22, 2017

Got the Munchies? Thirsty? Try Out These Businesses!

By: Mike Rhodes— Hungry? Thirsty? Got a case of the munchies? If you do, today is a good day to check out MuncieJournal.com. (Or Munchie Journal as some have dubbed it recently.) We’re highlighting a few select, community-minded food and beverage businesses around Muncie and East Central Indiana who have sponsored their articles.  You’ll learn more about them, see their delicious offerings, menus and more. Click on the businesses below to learn more about them. (Listed in alphabetical order.) Then go…

Photo by: Heather Jordan, a 2017 Mayor's Arts Award Nominee.

Business September 22, 2017

Nominees Announced for 2017 Mayor’s Arts Awards

By: Braydee Euliss, Executive Director, MACC— Muncie, IN—The Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MACC) in conjunction with the City of Muncie, will present the 2017 Mayor’s Arts Awards Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. The Mayor’s Arts Awards are the most prestigious honors conferred by the city on individual artists, teachers, nonprofit organizations and patrons of the arts. Nominations have been accepted in eight distinct categories: Arts Advocate, Arts Leader, Arts Educator, Corporate Arts, Artist in…

A newspaperman’s holster, chock full of Bic pens. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson September 22, 2017

John Carlson: Stick With Cops for Calendars

By: John Carlson— Recently I saw some pictures from those Muncie police calendars featuring racy shots of male and female cops, and they looked pretty good. As a man, I must say I wouldn’t mind being taken into custody by those ladies with their “Come hither, lawbreaker” looks, fancy Tasers and all. I mean, under the right circumstances, I could probably commit a misdemeanor once a week or so. That’s if I knew they were going to be cuffing me,…

Community members walk along the White River Greenway, part of the Cardinal Greenway trail system. A Kitselman Fund Grant will support the organization’s property management plan. Photo provided.

Non-Profit September 21, 2017

Five Delaware County Non-Profit Organizations Receive $67,428 from Harry and Janet Kitselman Fund Grants at The Community Foundation

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has awarded $67,428 in grants to five non-profit organizations from the Harry and Janet Kitselman Fund. Harry and Janet Kitselman were residents and civic leaders in the Muncie community.  Per Mr. and Mrs. Kitselman’s wishes, a fund was created to administer and distribute funds for the good of the people of Muncie, Indiana, and the surrounding community with fine arts, recreation, children, and…