Articles by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment April 12, 2017

Celebrate Easter at Minnetrista With a Glass Easter Egg Hunt

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Grab your Easter baskets! Things are getting egg-citing at Minnetrista! Friends and families are invited to a Glass Easter Egg Hunt in Oakhurst Gardens, this Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Minnetrista is happy to host this Ball State Glass Alliance Easter Egg Hunt,” said George Buss, Director of Experience & Education. “For just $15, visitors of all ages will receive a glass egg, candy-filled eggs, and get to take photos with the…

Opinion April 12, 2017

Can a School District have a Brand Identity?

By: Trish Rubin— School districts have a lot to gain by developing and promoting their own brand identities and a lot to lose if they don’t. A brand can help schools tell their unique story, improve performance and build necessary resources, cultivating important beneficial relationships. Brand has long been built around three key elements: image, promise, and result and schools today can now adapt this historic model of brand and make them fit the needs of schools. Achievements, big and small,…

Education April 12, 2017

Academy of Model Aeronautics and DJI to Host Drone Training for Public Safety Officials

Muncie, IN – The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and DJI, in collaboration with Fly-Robotics, will host an introductory small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) course, called UAS4PublicSafety, open to public safety officials from June 21 to 25 in Indianapolis, Indiana. UAS, also known drones, have quickly become a valuable tool for firefighters, police officers, search-and rescue-crews and other emergency responders, with at least 59 lives saved thanks to drones already, according to a recent report from DJI. Drones provide an aerial perspective on…

Members of the Muncie Rotary Club are pictured with Muncie Community Schools sports team members with their checks. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education April 10, 2017

A Retrospective of Positive Articles about Muncie Community Schools

Let’s take a look back at some of the positive articles MuncieJournal.com has published about Muncie Community Schools and students since we launched on July 1, 2015. The Muncie Journal has always been #Allin4MCS In no particular order, here are a few headlines and stories you may or may not have missed. This is just a very brief sampling of MCS content from munciejournal.com Southside Middle School’s Panther Pantry Sends 9 Days of Food with 160 Students for Thanksgiving Break Photo…

5th annual Easter event for dogs, kids and families will be held April 15, 2017 at McCulloch Park. Photo provided.

Entertainment April 10, 2017

Community Members and Dog Owners Invited to Easter Event on Saturday

By: Kelley Stewart— Fundraiser for Muncie Animal Care & Services and Easter Egg Hunts for Dogs and Kids Muncie, IN— Sit-Stay -Play will host their 5th annual Easter event for dogs, kids and families at their Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at McCulloch Park. Participants are encouraged to bring a magnifying glass, compass and smart phone in order to complete their Scavenger Hunt adventure. Two rest stops will be located throughout the journey and snacks and water will be available….

Health April 10, 2017

Max H. Rudicel, MD Named Chief Medical Officer at Open Door Health Services

By: Katy Crist— Muncie, IN – Open Door Health Services (ODHS) is excited to announce that Max H. Rudicel, MD has accepted the role of Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Rudicel has been acting as Interim CMO since October 2016. Rudicel is a long-time resident of Muncie, graduating from Burris Laboratory School. He received his undergraduate degree from Wabash College and his MD from Indiana University School of Medicine. He has overseen ODHS’ Right Start OB Clinic since 1987, delivering an…

An overhead view of one of the past concerts in the Muncie Three Trails Music Series. Photo provided.

Entertainment April 10, 2017

National Recording Artists to Headline Muncie Three Trails Music Series

By: Rick Zigler— The Muncie Three Trails Music Series returns in 2017 with another stellar line-up of critically acclaimed national recording artists who will perform in a series of four FREE concerts at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. All shows begin at 7 PM. Complete information on the series and all artists, including songs and videos, can be found at www.munciethreetrails.com. Celebrated soul-blues singer Bettye Lavette will kick things off on Sat., July 8th. Ms. Lavette’s career spans from the early sixties to the present day….

Entertainment April 8, 2017

Indiana Spring Sprint Triathlon and 5k Scheduled for April 29th

MUNCIE– America Multi-Sport will be hosting its 4th annual Indiana Spring Sprint Triathlon and 5k, on April 29, 2017. The event is set to start at 11 a.m., taking place at Ball State University. Starting with an indoor swim at Lewellen pool, athletes will then hop on their bikes for a (2 or 4 lap) european style ride, looping through campus, then to wrap up the race, a quick run to the finish line. Along with the triathlon and 5k options,…

Home of CSL Plasma at 1321 S. Madison. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business April 8, 2017

CSL Plasma to Open New Location and Employment Opportunities in Muncie

By: Robert Mitchell— CSL Plasma Joins the Muncie Community May 2017 Muncie, IN – CSL Plasma will open a new plasma collection center at 1321 S. Madison Street in Muncie. As a new member to the community, CSL Plasma brings with it many employment opportunities; information can be found by visiting www.cslplasma.com/careers. Sample positions currently open as of this writing include, Phlebotomist, Medical Staff Associates, Reception Techs, and Donor Support Tech, and Nurse, LPN, Paramedic among others. You may also find CSL Plasma Muncie openings via this…

Non-Profit April 7, 2017

Walk Multiple Sclerosis Scheduled for April 8th at BSU Alumni Center

By: Daphne Mack— WHAT: Since 1988, hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in Walk MS events across the country raising critical funds and awareness for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year, the cumulative fundraising is expected to surpass $1 billion. WHEN: April 8, 2017, 8:30 am check –in, 9:30 am start There will be food and music! WHERE: Ball State University Alumni Center, 2800 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN 47304; Route features one and three-mile courses, both…

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