Articles by Mike Rhodes

Business March 27, 2017

MITS Announces Route Two, Tillotson Ave Bridge Reroute

The Tillotson St. Bridge will be closed for a complete rebuild, starting on March 27, 2017. This closing will affect Route Two (#2) Ball State Jackson service that MITS provides every half hour beginning at 6:30 a.m. The Youth Opportunity Center trips will now travel to Nichols to Kilgore to the Youth Opportunity Center and back. The 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. trips only Monday through Friday will go to Marsh instead of the Youth Opportunity Center. All other trips…

Thrive Credit Union on Wheeling Ave. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business March 26, 2017

Thrive Credit Union To Recognize Community Leaders

By: Brittani Richards— Muncie, Ind. – One of the main values that Thrive Credit Union lives by is “community.” That is why the credit union is looking to recognize leaders in Delaware County who are helping the community “thrive” with the Thrive Community Leader Award. “We make it our mission to help others succeed in their lives and we want to recognize leaders in the community who are helping us fulfill our mission” said Brittani Richards, Director of Marketing. Once a…

One of four trucks being loaded with supplies to take to Ashland, KS where wildfires have ravaged since early March. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business, Positivity March 24, 2017

Delaware County Farm Bureau Volunteers Provide Assistance After Deadly Wildfires

By: Mike Rhodes— Beginning around March 6, 2017, a series of deadly wildfires swept parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado. The fires continue and have caused millions of dollars in damage and killed thousands of livestock. Dan Hiatt, Vice-President of the Delaware County Farm Bureau kept tabs on the wildfires through his network of Facebook friends around the country. After the wildfires began, one of his friends in South Dakota mentioned to Dan that, “We really need to do something.” So, Dan…

Guys riding shotgun shouldn’t squeal. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson March 24, 2017

John Carlson: Rental Car Teaches Humility

By: John Carlson— Once upon a time I had a sweet ride. And I do mean ride. This started off as one of those bad news/good news/bad news things. Having recently flown into Clearwater, FL, for vacation, Nan went to where our car rental place had reserved us a vehicle, only to learn they hadn’t reserved us a vehicle and, furthermore, had no vehicles available. “Well, shoot!” I exclaimed, or words to that effect. But it being late and we…

Business March 23, 2017

Barbara Pearson Retires From PrimeTrust After 24 Years

By: Carol Bradshaw— Muncie, IN—After 24 years working devotedly for PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union, Barbara Pearson, a resident of Muncie is set to retire on Friday, March 24. During her time at PrimeTrust, Barb was a teller, Call Center representative, loan officer and in collections. She has held the position of loan officer for the past 21 years. Barb and her husband will be retiring to Holland, Michigan where they will begin a chapter in their lives, which will include…

Sutton Foster originated the role of Princess Fiona in the Broadway version of Shrek the Musical, which debuted in 2008. Foster said what she loves most about Shrek the Musical is how it has an enormous heart and is all about friendships and relationships. Photo by: Joan Marcus

Entertainment March 23, 2017

“Shrek” Brings Comedy in the Form of an Accidental Love Story to Ball State Stage

By: Gail Werner— MUNCIE, Ind. – “Shrek the Musical,” the story of a reclusive green ogre and his adventures in a land full of fairy tale characters, opens at Ball State University at 7:30 p.m. March 31 and April 1-2 and 4-8, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on April 2, 8 and 9. Tickets are available at the University Theatre box office and online. Based on William Steig’s children’s book “Shrek!” and the 2001 Oscar-winning animated film, “Shrek the Musical” is one of the Department…

L to R: “Morado” by Casey Myers and "Powerless", self portrait by Casey Myers.

Education March 23, 2017

Muncie Central’s Casey Myers Wins Silver Key Award for Artwork

By: Holly Ford— Muncie, IN —Muncie Central junior Casey Myers earned a Silver Key in the 2017 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. According to the organization’s website, “the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has grown to be the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition initiative for creative teens, and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers.” Myers’ artwork was chosen from over 2,800 submissions in the Central and Southern Indiana…

Non-Profit March 22, 2017

YMCA of Muncie Raises $270,000 to Support Community Needs

By: Kristen McConnell— Muncie, IN—The YMCA of Muncie held its Annual Campaign’s Victory Celebration, announcing the goal of $260,000 was exceeded. A team of 140 volunteers and staff solicited over 700 donations from community members and corporations. Co-chairs Melanie Howe and Dan Wolfert led the celebration that not only recognized the accomplishment of exceeding the $260,000 goal, but also the dedication of the volunteers and staff to ensure the Y is accessible for all. “Throughout our community, countless people know…

Southside Middle School's student council members with teachers Amy Pieczko (far left) and Jessie Andry (far right), with ARF Executive Director Jody Leddy (far right). Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education March 22, 2017

Southside Middle School Student Council Donates to Local Organizations

By: Holly Ford— Muncie, IN—Members of the Southside Middle School student council are learning firsthand what it means to be philanthropists and leaders in the community. So far this school year, they have donated just over $600 to local organizations. The students raised these funds themselves, and voted on which organizations to support. Most recently, they donated $375 to Muncie’s Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) after holding their most successful fundraiser yet—a dance where they sold concessions. ARF’s executive director Jody…

Business March 22, 2017

Product Development Engineer Kevin Wentz Joins DANNAR

By: Matt Kantz— Muncie, IN –DD DANNAR, LLC, (DANNAR) is proud to announce Kevin Wentz has joined the DANNAR Mobile Power Station® (MPS) team as a Product Development Engineer and is responsible for the on-going mechanical engineering advancements of the MPS. Kevin has been in product development for nearly 15 years, having joined DANNAR most recently from Ardagh Group where he served as Senior Mould Design Engineer and trained and mentored several interns and entry level engineers. He spent nearly five…

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