Articles by Mike Rhodes

RCM’s Soul Train at their recent Community Social Event held on July 27th 2024. Photo provided

Non-Profit August 7, 2024

Mary’s Miles/RCM 5k Fun Run: A Community Event for Recovery and Remembrance

By Lisa Roossien— MUNCIE, IN – On Saturday, August 24th, Tuhey Park will be the setting for a special community event of healing and celebration. The Mary’s Miles / RCM 5k fun run, scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon, is not just a race but a community gathering in support of a vital local cause. Recovery Café Muncie (RCM) is a nonprofit organization in downtown Muncie that is making a huge impact on the lives of our most vulnerable community…

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Health August 7, 2024

Walmart is Hosting Wellness Day at its Pharmacies Across the Nation on Saturday, Aug. 3

By Walmart— BENTONVILLE, ARK– Nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide are hosting Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to help families prioritize their health this back-to-school season. Customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings as well as affordable immunizations like flu, HPV, tetanus, hepatitis and more. Select stores will also feature vision screenings making it even easier for customers to access the resources they need. “As a back-to-school destination, Walmart’s Wellness…

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Health August 6, 2024

Meridian Health Services to Host Educational Nights for Families

By Hannah Dunckel— MUNCIE, IN – Meridian Women’s Health and Meridian Health Pediatrics are partnering to offer Meridian Educational Nights featuring special presentations from Meridian providers on family and health related topics, as well as door prizes, tours of the Meridian Women’s Health clinic, and light refreshments. Meridian Educational Nights will be held from 5 – 6 p.m. every other month on the second Tuesday at Meridian Women’s Health at 100 N. Tillotson Avenue in Muncie. The goal of these…

Celebrating Muncie Central's fourth State Fair championship. Photo provided

Education August 6, 2024

Spirit of Muncie Captures Another State Fair Band Day Championship

By Andy Klotz— INDIANAPOLIS—The Spirit of Muncie Band and Guard, led by John Clark, Daniel Sager and Rhonda Reynolds, captured 1st place at the Indiana State Fair Band Day Contest late Friday night. Their “Uninvited” show featured music from Alanis Morissette, Sam Smith and original music from Southside alum Sean Sumwalt. Here are the final scores of the top five schools: Muncie -93.050 Anderson – 91.488 Kokomo – 91.225 Richmond – 89.838 Jay County – 86.788 This is Muncie Central’s…

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Entertainment August 6, 2024

Beatles Experience Coming to Indiana State Fairgrounds in September

By Elevate Entertainment— INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Fairgrounds will host a 60 Year Anniversary Beatles Celebration on Tuesday, September 3rd in the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The 1964 “Seems Like Yesterday” event will feature a live listening session of the original audio from the 1964 performance, followed by a performance by the band 1964 performing the Beatles original set list. General admission tickets are ($5) tickets, the same price from the 1964 show, with $25 floor tickets available as well….

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Non-Profit August 5, 2024

The Rotary Club of Muncie Endowment Fund Grant Application Deadline is August 31st

By Rotary Press Office— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Noon Rotary Club Board of Directors considers grant requests annually. The Club typically awards between $8,000-$10,000 annually to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The Board evaluates all requests as objectively as possible, consistent with the expressed priorities of the Club. Last year, grant funding was awarded to the following local nonprofit organizations: 8Twelve Coalition, Funders Forum, Habitat for Humanity, Home Savers of Delaware County, Little Red Door Cancer Agency, Muncie Children’s Museum, Muncie Civic Theatre, Second Harvest…

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Health August 2, 2024

Free Oncology Massage is Coming to Little Red Door Cancer Agency in Muncie

By Dalton Clouse, Little Red Door— MUNCIE, IN – Little Red Door Cancer Agency has been offering FREE therapeutic oncology massage for cancer patients and survivors since 2016. Oncology massage therapy has been shown to dramatically improve the quality of life of those on the cancer continuum. Little Red Door’s oncology massage program has shown tremendous success in its Indianapolis office and is excited to bring oncology massage back to the Muncie office, located at 413 S. Tillotson Avenue in…

Students from Ivy Tech's Surgical Technology program are pictured. Photo provided

Education, Health August 1, 2024

Ivy Tech Has Healthcare Programs That Can Help Meet Your Career Goals

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN – According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, healthcare support positions are projected to experience a growth of 17,000 jobs by 2031 statewide. These positions include physical therapy assistants, medical assistants, certified nursing aids, surgical technologists, sonographers, and nurses. Ivy Tech Community College provides students with certifications and degrees that will help fill current and future openings in the healthcare field. Healthcare workers play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of Delaware County’s…

Cornerstone Center of the Arts graphic by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment August 1, 2024

August First Thursday at Cornerstone Center for the Arts

By Debra Gindhart Dragoo— MUNCIE, IN—Join us for a Summer Celebration. From 5-8 p.m. we will be featuring work created by our summer class participants. We will include dance performances on the E. B. Ball Auditorium stage and an exhibition in the Judith Barnes Memorial Gallery. Current and new teachers will be available to meet and greet and to answer any questions you may have about upcoming fall classes. Don’t forget to explore our studio spaces. Stop and see what…

Business August 1, 2024

I&M Ready for Summer Storms and Encourages Customers to Prepare

By Indiana Michigan Power— FORT WAYNE— Strong to severe thunderstorms today and Friday are predicted to impact communities across Indiana Michigan Power’s (I&M) service area. These storms are expected to bring damaging winds, which may lead to downed trees, power outages, local flooding and travel problems. I&M is closely monitoring the weather and is ready to respond if needed. We are encouraging customers to review and practice what to do before, during and after a storm. “We work hard every…