Articles by Mike Rhodes

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Non-Profit August 29, 2016

10th Living Lightly Fair Sept. 17 at Minnetrista

By: Betty Wingrove— MUNCIE – The Living Lightly Fair returns to Minnetrista on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., offering practical ideas and inspiration for living more sustainably. Celebrating its 10th year, the free event features speakers, activities for kids and adults, live music, a green marketplace of 40+ vendors, a showcase of sustainability in education and expired medication drop-off. Fairgoers can test-drive a hybrid car, tour a MITS bus, attend a free yoga session, step into civil rights history on…

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Al Rent. File photo.

Business August 29, 2016

Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Honors 2016 Legacy Award Recipient

Muncie, IN—The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce honored J. Allan Rent with their 2016 Legacy Award. The Gala Event held at the Horizon Convention Center, had over 300 guests. The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s Legacy Award is presented annually to an individual or couple who has made extraordinary, sustained, and positive contributions to the Muncie-Delaware County community, and who has provided leadership in the development of programs, events, and/or new traditions that promote goodwill and community pride. Among those who…

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Education August 28, 2016

Ivy Tech Community College to Hold Go Ivy Day Event in Winchester

By: Shawn Carmichael— Muncie, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will be holding a Go Ivy Day event at the WorkOne Express Employment Center in Winchester. Prospective students will be able to learn all about Ivy Tech Community College including admissions, financial aid, new student orientation, and career services. Go Ivy Day WorkOne Express Employment Center August 29 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 325 S. Oak St. #301 Winchester, IN 47394 For more information about this event,…

A red F marks that first dose of academic reality. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson August 26, 2016

John Carlson: Boyhood Tales of Bad Grades, Riding Double

By: John Carlson— Some people think the lawlessness rampant among American youth is a product of our crazy times, but it’s not. Way back when I was only 11 or 12, I got arrested – for riding double. Frankly, I don’t even know if “riding double” remains in our lexicon of criminal acts, but it sure was in my hometown when I was a boy. If two kids got caught riding on a single-seat bike, they’d be hauled off to…

"Droning About" drone aerial photograph. Photo provided.

Business August 25, 2016

“Droning About” Founders to Pitch at Verge Muncie

By: Shelley Shekell— Muncie, IN—Verge Muncie will host Matt King, co-founder of Drone Camp and CEO of Droning About, at its Pitch Night on August 25 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the Mark III Taproom in downtown Muncie. The public is encouraged to attend. Ball State University alumni, Matt King, is the co-founder of Drone Camp, one of the first drone camps in the country. Within one month of starting the company, Matt was featured on USA Today, the Indianapolis Morning…

A view of the night sky in Muncie after the tornado sirens sounded in Delaware County. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education August 25, 2016

Tornado Outbreak Wasn’t Projected by Computer Models, BSU Meteorologist Says

By: BSU News— A weather pattern that resulted in at least 22 tornadoes in Indiana — with as many as eight in the Kokomo area — on Wednesday was a puzzling development, says David Call, a meteorology professor at Ball State University. “Yesterday’s weather pattern typically does not result in a tornado outbreak,” said Call,  who annually leads storm chase classes across the Great Plains during the early summer months. “That is why most forecasters and computer models did not…

Levee map. Photo provided.

Government August 25, 2016

Muncie Sanitary District Complies to F.E.M.A. Regulations

MUNCIE, Ind. –  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (F.E.M.A.) has a number of conditions that must be satisfied for a section of a Levee (a “Reach”) to regain certification. One of these conditions is that the Muncie Sanitary District (MSD) must show the protected area behind the levee reach must be able to effectively deal with at least a 10-year (which means there is a 10% chance that a storm this large will hit that area every year) rainfall event…

Yorktown’s first Movies in the Meadow event drew nearly 200 people to Morrow’s Meadow. Photo provided.

Entertainment August 24, 2016

Two Exciting Community Events Coming to Yorktown

By: Todd Blevins— As summer begins to turn to fall, several local organizations are coordinating to bring two exciting community events to Yorktown. Each of these events is free to attend and open to the public. First, the Yorktown Council for the Arts will be holding their second installment of the “Movies in the Meadow” series on Saturday, September 3, beginning at 7:00 pm in Morrow’s Meadow. This will be the second showing in the Movies in the Meadow series,…

Pokey LaFarge to perform at Canan Commons. Photo provided

Entertainment August 24, 2016

Pokey Lafarge to Headline FREE Concert In Muncie, on Saturday, September 3rd

By: Rick Zigler— Muncie, IN – Rounder recording artist and Americana/country/swing musician Pokey Lafarge will perform in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2016 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 3rd at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. The Indianapolis-based Half Stepsisters will open. Pokey Lafarge and his seven-piece band play a unique mixture of Americana, hot swing, early jazz, country blues, and traditional folk and country, all wrapped around…

Playground equipment to be replaced at Westside Park.

Entertainment August 23, 2016

City of Muncie Announces New Playground Equipment for Westside Park

Muncie, IN— The City of Muncie, in its continued commitment to enhance the park system throughout the city, has purchased new playground equipment for Westside Park. The current equipment that includes a playground fort, slides, and swings will be removed starting after Labor Day weekend. Ancillary equipment that is still in good condition will be placed in various parks throughout the City. Citizens have been asking for new equipment for Westside for years. Other amenities in Westside Park include a little…