Articles by Mike Rhodes

Geoffrey Mearns Named Incoming President for Ball State University

Education January 24, 2017

Geoffrey Mearns Named Incoming President for Ball State University

By: BSU Division of Strategic Communications— Muncie, IN—The Ball State University Board of Trustees today selected Geoffrey S. Mearns to become the institution’s 17th president. “Geoff Mearns is exactly the leader Ball State needs to move us boldly into the next 100 years,” said Board Chair Rick Hall. “His prior experience and knowledge of higher education will enable him to partner with our faculty, staff, and administration to provide Ball State students with a life-changing education.” “At the same time,…

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State Representative Sue Errington Recognizes BSU Immersive Learning Project

Education January 24, 2017

State Representative Sue Errington Recognizes BSU Immersive Learning Project

INDIANAPOLIS, IN—The Indiana General Assembly joined State Representative Sue Errington (D-Muncie) in recognizing Ball State University’s Immersive Learning Project, “Unmasked: The Stigma of Meth.” This program — led by Terry Heifetz, an instructor of Telecommunications and News Director for Indiana Public Radio; Juli Metzger, instructor of Journalism and Coordinator of Unified Media in the College of Communications; John Osterhoudt, a student at Ball State; Tony Sandleben, a student at Ball State — allowed 26 students to examine the meth epidemic…

3rd Annual Delaware County Historical Society Beer Tasting to Take Place January 28th

Non-Profit January 23, 2017

3rd Annual Delaware County Historical Society Beer Tasting to Take Place January 28th

By: Chris Flook— Muncie, IN—On Saturday, January 28, the Delaware County Historical Society will host its third annual beer tasting fundraiser at the Fickle Peach. From 1:00-3:00PM, guests will sample four different regional craft beers, hear a history presentation on the Delaware Squad in the Mexican-American War, and have the option of taking part in a silent auction. Chris Piche of the Fickle Peach has selected four tastings including: 1). Walkabout Pale Ale from Flat 12 Bierwerks (Indianapolis) 2). Whiskey-Barrel-Aged…

Cornerstone Center for the Arts and PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union Young Artist Exhibition

Non-Profit January 23, 2017

Cornerstone Center for the Arts and PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union Young Artist Exhibition

By: Jessie Irwin— Muncie, IN—Cornerstone Center for the Arts, in partnership with PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union, will be hosting a brand new art show on Thursday, March 2nd for school-age students in Delaware County. This event, titled the Cornerstone Center for the Arts and PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union Young Artist Exhibition, will be hosted at Cornerstone and will be free to enter. This new art show will feature both two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork from students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Submissions may be…

Meet the New Muncie Public Library Director

Non-Profit January 22, 2017

Meet the New Muncie Public Library Director

By: Susan Fisher— Muncie, IN—The public is invited to a welcome reception in honor of the new Muncie Public Library (MPL) Director, Akilah Nosakhere, on Thursday, January 26 from 4-6pm at Carnegie Library. Nosakhere (pronounced no-sock-ah-ray) joined MPL in early January following the retirement of Virginia Nilles who had served as Library Director for 22 years.    Nosakhere is a Muncie native and a graduate of Ball State University. She was employed by MPL early in her career. Then known as…

Website Thru the Nite: The Countdown Has Begun

Non-Profit January 21, 2017

Website Thru the Nite: The Countdown Has Begun

By: Mike Rhodes— (This article has been updated with links to the newly created organizational websites. Click the links below to view the newly created works.) Muncie, IN—By noon on Sunday, six lucky local non-profits will have brand spanking new websites to call their own. At noon today, the inaugural Website Thru the Nite project kicked off. Six teams of  volunteer technical web developers were matched with six separate non-profit organizations to create six separate—fully designed and operational websites. The catch? They…

John Carlson: Sax Career Ended on Sour Note

Carlson January 20, 2017

John Carlson: Sax Career Ended on Sour Note

By: John Carlson— Every now and again, I think about digging out my old saxophone and giving it a toot. Then, usually, I don’t. I had taken ten lessons on a rented horn before Dad bought my sax for $500 back in the early 1960s, when a brand new Chevy cost you about $2,000. Why he spent that kind of money on an instrument I didn’t want, I’ll never know. Even back then, just before the British Invasion hit the…

Muncie Sanitary District Recognized by Greater IN Clean Cities Coalition

Business January 19, 2017

Muncie Sanitary District Recognized by Greater IN Clean Cities Coalition

MUNCIE, IN – The City of Muncie and the Muncie Sanitary District were recognized for its GreenLine Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Station by the Greater Indiana Clean Cities Coalition at the 14th Annual Indiana Legislator’s Luncheon. The luncheon was held on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 in Indianapolis, Ind. At the event, Muncie Sanitary District was awarded the 2017 Natural Gas Award, recognizing GreenLine as East Central Indiana’s first municipally-owned CNG station. The award was accepted by Mayor Dennis Tyler—who saw…

Muncie Central Welcomes New Assistant Principal Steve Douglas

Education January 19, 2017

Muncie Central Welcomes New Assistant Principal Steve Douglas

By: Ana Pichardo & Holly Ford— Muncie, IN—On Monday, January 23, Mr. Steve Douglas will join Muncie Central as an Assistant Principal. Mr.Douglas served in the Indianapolis Public Schools for over 25 years. His professional experience in education includes Industrial Technology Teacher, Interim Principal, Vice Principal, Dean, Athletic Director, Head Football Coach, Head Track Coach, and Varsity Wrestling Coach. He comes to Muncie Community Schools after serving a brief period with the Chrysler Corporation as a People Development Specialist, further enhancing…

Muncie Residents Invited to Neighborhood Conference at Ball State

Non-Profit January 18, 2017

Muncie Residents Invited to Neighborhood Conference at Ball State

By: Emily Royer, Graduate Assistant, Ball State Office of Community Engagement— Muncie residents are invited to attend the second annual I.D.E.A. Conference on March 4, 2017. The all-day event at Ball State will feature keynote presentations as well as breakout sessions focused on equipping and supporting residents to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. “The I.D.E.A. Conference will provide opportunities for residents to gain insight on how to develop and grow a strong neighborhood association, as well as…