Articles by Mike Rhodes

Champions for Safe Community Awards 2,000 in 2016

Non-Profit January 11, 2017

Champions for Safe Community Awards $132,000 in 2016

By: Melinda Stanley— Muncie, IN—Champions for a Safe Community has announced its cumulative funding to 17 East Central Indiana community non-profit organizations totaling just over $132,000 for all of 2016. The news came at the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie, Champion’s operating and fiscal partner. “The scope of work and programs supported include such things as providing programming, services, and activities that support the prevention of violence as well as the protection and care of victims of violence; educational workshops on community…

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Community Foundation Awarded ,000 to Support More Teachers in Delaware County

Education January 9, 2017

Community Foundation Awarded $1,000 to Support More Teachers in Delaware County

Muncie, IN – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County has been awarded $1,000 by the Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc., through a program called 2 Million & Change that allows Staples associates around the globe to direct more than $2 million in donations each year. Phil Amos, general manager of the Muncie Staples, nominated The Community Foundation and acted as a local champion for this award. The grant dollars will support the Robert P….

Three MCS Administrators Transition into New Roles

Education January 8, 2017

Three MCS Administrators Transition into New Roles

By: Ana Pichardo and Holly Ford— Muncie, IN—Three Muncie Community Schools administrators are transitioning to new positions within the corporation. Dea Moore-Young, former Grissom Elementary Principal, has been appointed Interim Director of Elementary Education. “I am excited about the direction MCS is going,” said Mrs. Moore-Young, “and I am very thankful that Dr. Baule has given me this opportunity to join his leadership team as we move forward in doing what is best for MCS students. I am thrilled for…

David Gregory Joins MutualBank Mortgage Lending Team

Business January 6, 2017

David Gregory Joins MutualBank Mortgage Lending Team

Muncie, IN—David Gregory joined MutualBank’s Mortgage Lending team in the fall of 2016, but isn’t new to the mortgage industry. He’s invested more than 30 years into helping clients fulfill their dream of home ownership. By this experience and exposure, David is well versed and can assist in any of these areas on behalf of his client: home purchases, refinances, home equity lines and loans, construction and lot loans. Whether a simple or complex mortgage, David works diligently to identify…

John Carlson: Electric Brush not for Wimps

Carlson January 6, 2017

John Carlson: Electric Brush not for Wimps

By: John Carlson— Based on my dental hygienist’s recommendation, I recently began using an electric toothbrush. This isn’t the first time, though. As I recall, my family had one way back in the 1960s, except that brush’s gears were attached by pulleys to an archaic electric generator powered by a paddle wheel turning in the stream flowing alongside our grist mill over behind the outhouse. Like I said, it was a while ago. Anyway, that old toothbrush worked so slowly,…

Award Season Begins with Sunday’s Golden Globes. Here are the Nominations. And Predictions.

Entertainment January 6, 2017

Award Season Begins with Sunday’s Golden Globes. Here are the Nominations. And Predictions.

By: iQuanti— The 74th Golden Globe Awards ceremony (also known as The Golden Globes) will honor the best in film and American television of 2016 and will  take place on January 8, 2017 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The television broadcast begins at 8pm on WTHR-TV. A data-driven digital marketing agency with headquarters in New York City, asked if Muncie Journal would publish their predictions of who might be winners at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday.  The predictions below were based upon consumer predictions for…

Therapy Puppies to be at Muncie Central Girls’ Varsity Game—Muncie Central Raising Funds to Adopt Therapy Dog

Education January 5, 2017

Therapy Puppies to be at Muncie Central Girls’ Varsity Game—Muncie Central Raising Funds to Adopt Therapy Dog

By: Ana Pichardo and Holly Ford— Muncie, IN —Muncie Central High School is raising funds to purchase a hypoallergenic therapy dog who will support students academically, physically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. The dog will belong to the school and be present during the school day to benefit students. Muncie Central Counselor Sabrina McKnight will be the dog’s primary caretaker. According to Mrs. McKnight, adopting a therapy dog is a proactive approach to meeting students’ needs. Muncie Central’s therapy dog  will be…

Small Business Workshops Scheduled for January

Business January 5, 2017

Small Business Workshops Scheduled for January

By: Christy Ragle— The East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) will present two workshops at the Innovation Connector (1208 W. White River Blvd. in Muncie) during the month of January. Sign up for these workshops by contacting Judy Porter at (765) 282-9950 or jporter@isbdc.org. “Can Customers Find Your Website?” will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10. Angela Barbosa, Marketing Director for Solutions4ebiz, will share 10 ways to help businesses connect with customers using local search….

Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) and ARF’s PAW, Inc. Gets New Executive Director

Non-Profit January 4, 2017

Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) and ARF’s PAW, Inc. Gets New Executive Director

By: Jody Leddy— Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jody Leddy and I am very grateful and proud to be the new Executive Director of ARF & ARF’s PAW, Inc. My professional background includes 14 years of experience in higher education administration at Purdue University in West Lafayette, as well as 5 years of government and public relations in Annapolis, Maryland. I also have experience in manufacturing with General Motors Corporation and real estate sales with Coldwell…

Chamber Champions Awards Luncheon to be Held March 15th

Non-Profit January 4, 2017

Chamber Champions Awards Luncheon to be Held March 15th

Muncie, IN—Join the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber for an elegant luncheon this March, as we celebrate individuals who help make our Chamber and our community great. We will present the Al Rent Spirit of Muncie Award, Ambassador of the Year, Business Longevity Awards, and a special Chairman’s Award. The awards luncheon will be held March 15, 2017 from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the Horizon Convention Center. The Al Rent Spirit of Muncie Award was created in 2002 to honor Al Rent and his support and…