Articles by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment February 20, 2017

27th Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show and Sale

By: Sam Condon— Muncie, IN—Experience the awe-inspiring artwork of professional and avocational artists from throughout Indiana in the 27th Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show & Sale, opening Saturday, February 18 at Minnetrista! The Annual Juried Art Show & Sale attracts approximately 100 artists from East Central Indiana that enter about 300 pieces of art, said Karen Vincent, Director of Collections. “The juror has to narrow that number down to about 125 pieces for this exhibit, and artists will enter work…

Business February 17, 2017

Woof Boom Radio To Offer Integrated Multi-Media Campaign to Local Business Owners

By: Mike Rhodes— If you walk through the offices of Woof Boom Radio, you may notice the following mission statement hanging on the office walls around the building: “Our mission is to be our customers best marketing partner.” “Woof Boom Radio really means that. We can’t be successful if our customers are not successful,” said J. Chapman, President and CEO of Woof Boom Radio, LLC. So, in that spirit, for the second year, Woof Boom radio is offering its customers one of the largest,…

Carlson February 17, 2017

John Carlson: A Tip of the Hat to Hats

By: John Carlson— I’ve recently inherited two hats. One is a classic fedora, the type that as a little boy I called a “daddy hat.” That’s because back in the day, it was the kind my father wore to funerals, dental appointments and similar somber gatherings. The other is a snazzier golf-style hat, or cap, that rides atop one’s head like a black-leather cheese wedge. It’s the sort of hat Dad would wear to our favorite burger joint, Baptist root-beer…

Education February 16, 2017

Muncie Central CyberPatriot Teams Win 1st Place Awards in State Competition

By: Holly Ford— Muncie, IN—Two teams of students from Muncie Central High School recently concluded an exceptional round of competition in the ninth season of CyberPatriot—the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Established by the Air Force Association, the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program was created to excite, educate, and motivate students toward careers in cyber security and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation’s future. CyberPatriot’s core program—the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition—challenges teams…

Entertainment February 15, 2017

Inaugural Muncie Gras Parade to Take Place March 25th

By: Cheryl Crowder— Muncie, In—The inaugural Muncie Gras Parade will be held on March 25th @ 6:00 pm. Line up will begin @ 4:30pm. The parade will begin on Riverside in a parking lot between Dicks and Dill St, traveling East on Riverside to Reserve, Reserve to Washington, Washington to High St entering the Muncie Gras event on Charles St. Since Muncie Gras’ conception in 2002, there have been many conversations about ways for all ages to celebrate the day. This…

Education February 15, 2017

New Ball State President to Begin May 15th

By: BSU News— MUNCIE, Ind. — The Ball State University Board of Trustees today announced that Geoffrey S. Mearns will begin serving as president on Monday, May 15. “This is an exciting time at Ball State University, and we are eager to have Geoff join us,” said Board Chair Rick Hall. “Preparing for our centennial, guiding us to a new strategic plan, building on our enrollment successes — there’s much to celebrate, and every member of the Ball State community…

Business, Positivity February 14, 2017

Muncie Mall Celebrates Mall Walker’s 100th Birthday

By: Rachel Leshinsky— Muncie, IN—Muncie Mall, East Central Indiana’s family-friendly shopping destination, celebrated the 100th birthday of Ernest “Ernie” Whaley, a long-time resident of Muncie and dedicated mall walker for more than 35 years. Friends and family, including his son Gene Whaley and daughter Pam Hartley, gathered at the mall to sing “Happy Birthday” and enjoy cake and refreshments to commemorate Whaley’s milestone. Amanda Stickann, marketing director of Muncie Mall, presented Whaley with a special birthday gift which was a dedicated parking…

Business February 14, 2017

AUDIO: Listen to Interviews With Governor Eric Holcomb, Jay Julian and Mayor Dennis Tyler

The following audio files contain recent interviews recorded by WLBC’s Steve Lindell. All audio files are playable on your computer, Smartphone or tablet device. Governor Eric Holcomb interview Jay Julian, President/CEO and Chief Economic Development Officer for the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce interview Mayor Dennis Tyler interview

Education February 14, 2017

Four Muncie Central Students Named Inaugural “Rising Stars of Indiana”

By: Holly Ford— Muncie, IN —Four Muncie Central students were recognized in the inaugural Rising Stars of Indiana program, sponsored by the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP). A total of 971 high school juniors from 256 schools were named “Rising Stars.” Each Indiana high school was invited to recognize up to four students currently in the 11th grade, based on their academic achievement. Congratulations to the following Muncie Central 2017 Rising Stars! Michael Aikin, Delyn Harty-Isom, Javier Onate, and Kelby Stallings. “The…

Entertainment February 13, 2017

2017 Delaware County Fair Board and Events Announced

Muncie, IN – The 165th edition of the Delaware County Fair is pleased to announce the new board and schedule of events for 2017. Delaware County Fair Board of Directors: Executive Board; President, Mark DiFabio; Treasurer, Donna Patterson; Secretary, Pam McCammon; and Vice Presidents, Dan White, Melanie Marshall, Bart Keesling, Jim Glore, and Jim St. Myer Board Members: Carly Acree King, Lynde Bratton, Bob Brown, Jim Fowler, Tom Ison, Jane Lasater, Tom Rector, Jon Sipes, Jeff Smoot, Luke Toole, Charlie Walker, and Eldon Reid…

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