Articles by Mike Rhodes

PrimeTrust representatives present Forest Park with a check from their Summer Fridays fundraiser. Photo provided.

Business September 14, 2016

PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union Raises Money to Support Seniors

By: Carol Bradshaw— PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union raised $468.45 for Forest Park Senior Center by grilling hotdogs at their three Muncie-area branches. “We rotated branches each Friday giving members and our staff the opportunity talk little bit about Forest Park. They do so much for our community and we wanted to do something for them,” said Ryan Nealon, Madison Branch Manager for PrimeTrust. “One of our staff members went to Forest Park’s Titanic Dinner last fall, and he still talks about…

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Education September 14, 2016

Ivy Tech Community College East Central Region Board of Trustees Executive Session and Regular Meeting

Muncie, IN—Notice is hereby given that at 8 a.m. on September 15, 2016 the Regional Board of Trustees of Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will hold an Executive Session meeting at the Ivy Tech Muncie Fisher Campus, 345 South High Street. Notice is further given that a regular Board meeting will be held on September 15, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. at the Ivy Tech Muncie Fisher Campus.  Reports from the Region’s staff will be presented and trustees will consider…

Local artist, Tom Sullivan. Photo provided.

Entertainment September 14, 2016

Tom Sullivan to Perform at Tonne Winery and Vera Mae’s Bistro

Muncie, IN—Long time local artist Tom Sullivan will be performing in the Muncie area during the next few days. Tom will be at Tonne Winery, Thursday September 15th  performing from 6:00pm to 8pam and at Vera Mae’s Bistro,  Friday  September 16th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Tom will be playing his acoustic guitar and singing hits from the 40s, 50s,60s,& 70s. Some of the artists Tom covers includes music from the 40’s like Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. From the 50’s, Tom covers Hank Williams Sr.,…

Horizon Convention Center in downtown Muncie. Photo provided.

Business September 13, 2016

Horizon Convention Center Gearing up for Busy September

By: Treva Bivens— Muncie, IN – The month of September is a busy one for the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie. The Center will be hosting three conventions in addition to the usual heavy September schedule of meetings, weddings, social, and not-for-profit events. New to Muncie is the Indiana State Building and Construction Trades Council here for their annual conference September 14 – 16, followed by the Indiana Society for Respiratory Care hosting their 42nd annual convention on September 21 –…

Daniel Stallings, Photo provided.

Business September 13, 2016

Stallings Wealth Management Recognized by Investment Advisor Magazine

Muncie, IN—Daniel Stallings of Stallings Wealth Management, located at 2900 N Oakwood Ave, Muncie, IN, is pleased to announce that American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. (APFS)—an independent broker/dealer serving affiliated financial advisors nationwide—with which he is affiliated, recently earned the distinction of being named the 2016 Broker/Dealer of the Year by Investment Advisor Magazine for the second consecutive year. Each year since 1991, Investment Advisor Magazine has invited registered investment professionals of independent broker/dealers (B/Ds) to rate their B/D in 15…

Steve Robert performs at a past Muncie MusicFest. Photo provided.

Entertainment September 12, 2016

10th Annual Muncie MusicFest Coming September 30th

By: Graham Watson– Muncie, IN–More than 40 bands will perform on 11 stages at the 10th annual Muncie MusicFest on Friday, September 30th. This free event includes six all-ages stages and will be hosted at seven locations across Muncie, IN. From 5pm to 10pm, Muncie MusicFest will pack three floors of the historic Cornerstone Center for the Arts with a diverse array of local and regional bands on five all-ages stages. Starting at 9pm, 20 additional bands will play at…

Ball Associates Building Mural at 222 S. Mulberry Street. Photo by Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit September 12, 2016

New Artwork Adorns Downtown Muncie Buildings

By: Sherri Contos—        MUNCIE—Muncie Arts and Culture Council, with the support of local building owners, has installed two prominent works of art on buildings in downtown Muncie. Large-scale, all-weather, temporary banners display reproductions of famous portraits and paintings, turning the sides of downtown buildings into art installations and conversation pieces. Frank Petty, a downtown property developer, owner, and Ball State graduate, was a key visionary behind the project who worked closely with the Muncie Arts and Culture…

Aerial view of Flags of Honor at Minnetrista. Photo by: Michael Wolfe

Entertainment September 10, 2016

Flags of Honor Closing Program at 3:30 PM Sept 11th

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Flags of Honor will be on display  through Sept 11 at Minnetrista. A closing program will be held on September 11 at 3:30 p.m. Event proceeds benefit the charities supported by the Exchange Club of Muncie, focusing on child abuse and patriotism. Flags of Honor is presented by the Exchange Club of Muncie, in honor and memory of local veterans, current service personnel, fallen heroes, and all those who wish to display their pride for our country….

Moonlight Movies final installment: Star Wars—The Force Awakens. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Entertainment September 10, 2016

Photo Gallery: Moonlight Movies, “Star Wars-The Force Awakens”

By: Mike Rhodes and Cheryl Crowder— The final installment of free Moonlight Movies, featuring Star Wars—The Force Awakens was held at  Canan Commons on Saturday night. Thanks to the Ball State IDIA program, guests were able to experience Star Wars in a whole new way! Using agumented reality, similar to Pokemon Go!, attendees were  able to download an app to their smartphones to enable a multi-dimensional experience. Sight and Sound provided a stunning display of light and sound before and during the film. Favorite Star…

Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market to open on McGalliard Road. Photo provided.

Business September 9, 2016

City of Muncie Announces New Development and Jobs

By: Todd Donati— Muncie, IN—Mayor Tyler, the Muncie Redevelopment Commission, the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance, Lauth Development and Mark Sturgis of ADM are pleased to announce Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market will be opening their first Muncie store. The store will feature healthy, fresh and organic foods at great values. This store, to be located on McGalliard Road between Chick-Filet and CaRite, will be approximately 28,000 square feet on 5 acres that will offer easy access and a connection to the…