Articles by Mike Rhodes

Muncie Food Hub Partnership (MFHP) is rebranding to Hoosier Roots. Artwork provided.

Non-Profit May 30, 2017

Muncie Food Hub Partnership is Now “Hoosier Roots,” a Program of Farmished

By: Elaine Vidal— Muncie, IN—After joining forces with local food system advocacy organization, Farmished, the Muncie Food Hub Partnership (MFHP) is rebranding. The MFHP will now be known as Hoosier Roots. The mission of Hoosier Roots remains to nourish and strengthen our community through the robust exchange of fresh and affordable local food. As a first step toward this mission, Hoosier Roots will launch its mobile market, Hoosier Roots on Wheels, in July 2017. The mobile market will bring fresh,…

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The 30th Annual Altrusa International of Muncie, IN 4th Grade Essay Contest winners. Photo courtesy of Jane White.

Non-Profit May 29, 2017

Altrusa International of Muncie Has Big Impact On The Community

By: Marcy Minton— Muncie, IN—Members of Altrusa International of Muncie, IN came together this club year to make a big impact on the Delaware County community.  Projects benefited several non-profit organizations including Soup Kitchen of Muncie, A Better Way, YWCA, Department of Child Services, BY5 Early Childhood Initiative, and several Delaware County elementary schools. A strong focus on literacy included volunteerism for BY5’s Kickoff to Kindergarten and Ready Set Read programs and the inception of five Little Free Libraries across…

An American flag marks Memorial Day. By: Graphicstock

Carlson May 26, 2017

John Carlson: Remembering The Fallen

By: John Carlson— For more than a year-and-a-half, back in the waning days of my newspaper career at The Star Press, I wrote a weekly feature story about World War II veterans. This fed a natural hunger on my part, one that began with hearing the stories I begged my own father to tell about his combat service as a Navy gunner in that war. But it was also an attempt, as those veterans’ numbers were quickly dwindling, to engage…

Adding Muncie Journal to a phone that works like an app.

Entertainment May 26, 2017

How To Add Muncie Journal To Your Phone Like An App

By: Mike Rhodes— MuncieJournal.com does not have an app, but you really don’t need one to add it to your iPhone or iPad. 60 percent of our users view MuncieJournal.com on a mobile device. Here’s a really quick video to illustrate how you can add MuncieJournal.com to your phone, for super-easy access. It works just like an app, and is a very convenient way to view MuncieJournal.com stories on your mobile device. It takes about 30 seconds to do this….

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…

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…