Articles by Mike Rhodes

The 2017 Delaware County Fair Queen Pageant will be held Saturday July 8th at 7pm. Photo provided.

Entertainment May 26, 2017

2017 Delaware County Fair Queen Contest Application and Rules

Muncie, IN—The 2017 Delaware County Fair Queen Pageant is Saturday July 8 at 7pm. The pageant will be held in the Northside Middle School Auditorium in Muncie, Indiana. The Delaware County Fair Board requires all contestants register by Monday, June 26, 2017. Registration must include a sponsor fee of $100.00. For questions or concerns, contact: Pam McCammon – 765-744-4067, Lynde Bratton – 765-748-0189, or Jon Sipes – 765-730-3356 Entrants may click on this link to go immediately to the online…

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Amy Leffingwell. Photo provided.

Business May 26, 2017

Farmhouse Creative Expands Staff

Muncie, IN— Muncie marketing firm Farmhouse Creative has expanded its staff with the addition of Amy Leffingwell as Project Manager. A Muncie native, Amy received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Ball State University. Before joining Farmhouse Creative, Leffingwell worked in professional sales, media consulting and has extensive experience in creative writing and editing. She is also very involved with Muncie Civic Theatre as a performer and volunteer. “Farmhouse Creative has experienced tremendous growth since our inception in 2012 and we recognized the need to add…

Jason Adamowicz. Photo provided.

Non-Profit May 25, 2017

YMCA of Muncie Hires Jason Adamowicz As VP of Operations

By: Kristen McConnell— Jason Adamowicz has been hired as the Vice President of Operations Muncie, IN—Jason Adamowicz has been hired into a new position for the YMCA of Muncie. He will provide operational support and leadership to our four membership facilities, Apple Tree Child Development Center and Camp Crosley YMCA. Jason has been a member of our community since 1995 when he moved here from Ft. Wayne to attend Ball State University. He then served the university, after his graduation,…

Senior Cory Cooper receives a Certificate of Merit from Principal Chris Walker for qualifying as a Merit Scholarship® Finalist. Photo provided.

Education May 25, 2017

Muncie Central Senior Named National Merit Scholarship® Finalist

By: Ana Pichardo—  Muncie, IN— Muncie Central senior Cory Cooper has been named a Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship® Program. Cooper advanced from a group of 16,000 Semifinalists, and he will be considered for a National Merit Scholarship® to be offered in 2017. Cooper has waited several months and has jumped through quite a few hurdles to reach this point in the competition. First, he qualified as a Semifinalist by earning one of the highest Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test…

"Foodie Fridays" returns to Canan Commons beginning June 2nd. Photo provided.

Entertainment May 25, 2017

DWNTWN’s Outdoor Lunch and Festivities Series, Foodie Fridays, Begins June 2nd

By: Shelley Shekell— The weekly lunchtime event is sponsored by LifeStream Services Muncie, IN – Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP) and LifeStream Services will host Foodie Fridays every Friday from June 2-July 28, 2017. Food trucks, activities for children, and live entertainment  will take place on these days from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Canan Commons. Attendees are invited to spend their lunchtime relaxing in the park with friends and family, enjoying the outdoors and weekly entertainment. Attendees can bring their own…

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Education May 24, 2017

Six Yorktown Students Receive 2017 Robert and Wanda McKibben Scholarship

Muncie, IN—The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has announced Madalyn Kline, Mathew Phillips, Olivia Reed, Sophia Rees, Isaac Smith, and Isabella Willitzer are the recipients of the Robert and Wanda McKibben Scholarship. The Robert and Wanda McKibben Scholarship was created by Robert McKibben in memory of his wife and their life together. During his life, he planned for the establishment of the scholarship fund and established the criteria, which would be realized through his estate plan. Because…

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Entertainment May 24, 2017

Thrive Credit Union to Host Community Kids Day on June 3rd

By: Brittani Richards— Muncie, Ind. – Bring the kids and celebrate Thrive’s 1st anniversary of their Morrison Branch. Thrive Community Kids Day will take place Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy ice cream, outdoor activities and live remote music with WLBC. Delaware County community members are invited to the free event that will take place outside the Morrison branch, 3360 N Morrison Rd. in Muncie. The event will feature bounce houses, face painting, sand art with the…

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Non-Profit May 24, 2017

Rock and Roll Summer Camp at Cornerstone

By: Jessie Fisher— Muncie, IN—Cornerstone Center for the Arts is excited to host Rock and Roll Summer Camp June 9 through 16. Rock and Roll Summer Camp is designed to expand the horizons of music-minded kids ages 11 to 17. This eight-day immersive program encourages guitarists, drummers, bassists, singers, keyboardists, and DJs of all skills to take their love of music to the next level. Rock and Roll Summer Camp is supported in part by Muncie Music Center and Jack’s…

National Bike Month. Photo provided.

Education May 23, 2017

Muncie Celebrates Walking and Biking to School

By Erin Moore, Ball State Office of Community Engagement— Charlie Cardinal, Muncie EMS Fox, Indiana State Police’s Trooper Teddy, Ball State cheerleaders and student-athletes, and Mayor Dennis Tyler were on hand at five Muncie elementary schools to celebrate students as they biked and walked to school in honor of National Bike Month. “Active transportation opportunities are key in helping communities enjoy better health,” said Jane Ellery, Graduate Program Coordinator for Ball State’s Wellness Management Program and Senior Fellow for Project…

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Education May 23, 2017

Community Foundation Announces Eight 2017 Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the following scholars— Emily Fisher and Suzanne Scanameo, seniors at Yorktown High School, are the recipients of the 2017 Yorktown Lion’s Club Scholarship. Fisher, daughter of Stacie Fisher and David Fisher, plans to attend Ivy Tech Community College.  Scanameo, daughter of Michael and Carol Scanameo, plans to attend Indiana University where she will study biochemistry. David Batthauer and Krystal Watters, seniors at Daleville Jr./Sr. High School, are the recipients of 2017 Kathleen Rozelle-Camplin Scholarships.  Batthauer, son of Andy…