Articles by Mike Rhodes

Muncie Mall. File photo

Business April 14, 2016

Delaware County Job Fair to Take Place at Muncie Mall April 14th

DELAWARE COUNTY JOB FAIR April 14th   from   11am – 3pm Location:  Muncie Mall in the courtyard area near Macy’s This is a collaboration of the Muncie – Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the Muncie Mall. Editor’s Note: Some companies will be interviewing immediately at the job fair. To increase your chances of a successful interview, you may wish to review these interviewing tips by Dorothy Douglass.    The employers that will be represented currently are:   Asons Construction Atlas Collections Ball…

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IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Health April 13, 2016

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Highlighted in Healthcare LGBT Equality Index 2016

MUNCIE – Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital has been recognized as one of four hospitals in the State of Indiana as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization. The findings were part of HRC Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index 2016, a unique annual survey that encourages equal care for LGBT Americans by evaluating inclusive policies and practices related…

The 2016 VIVA Awards presentation at the Horizon Convention Center. Photo by: Matt Howell

Non-Profit April 12, 2016

VIVA Award Winners Announced

By: Sara Shade— Muncie, IN – The Muncie Rotary Club, Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club and United Way of Delaware County announce that the VIVA, or Very Important Volunteer Awards, were presented on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Horizon Convention Center. The VIVA Awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of volunteer activity to serve the civic and social needs of our community. The event rewards, reinforces and inspires local volunteers to aspire to the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self.” Five individuals…

Photo by: Rick Compton, Public Safety Director at MACC.

Education April 12, 2016

Muncie Area Career Center Hosts Annual Spring Fire Training

By: Shawn Rogers for the Muncie Journal— The wind was whipping and the air was crisp. On a beautiful, sunny day in April, the below normal temperatures didn’t keep Koorsen Fire & Security from hosting their Annual Spring Fire Training for the emergency education students at the Muncie Area Career Center.  Koorsen’s fire training program is designed to give students hands on experience with how to handle a fire extinguisher and properly extinguish a fire in the event of an emergency….

A scene from a past year's FCA banquet. Photo provided.

Non-Profit April 11, 2016

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Banquet Features Tamika Catchings on April 21st

By: Jeff Mosier— The Fellowship of Christian Athletes of East Central Indiana is very happy to announce that WNBA Superstar, Tamika Catchings will be the special guest for the 2016 FCA Banquet Thursday April 21st at the Horizon Convention Center. As a young girl with both speech and hearing impairments Tamika chose basketball and her faith as tools to help her overcome her obstacles. After an incredible high school career she played under Pat Summit as a Tennessee Volunteer. Her…

Photo provided by: Masterworks Chorale

Entertainment April 10, 2016

Masterworks Chorale Offers World Premiere Performance of Middletown Chronicles

By: Andy Saxon— MUNCIE, Ind. – Masterworks Chorale has something very special in the works for this spring, and you’re invited. As their thirty-eighth season winds to a close, the local choral singing ensemble and their artistic director, Dr. Andrew Crow, plan to leave the audience on a high note with the event, Middletown USA. The May 14th event will kick-off the Delaware County celebrations honoring Indiana’s bicentennial at 7:30 p.m. in the Muncie Central High School auditorium, and tickets…

(L-R) Amy Leffingwell, Megan Carrell

Business April 9, 2016

Whitinger Strategic Services Expands Team

Muncie, IN—Whitinger Strategic Services is proud to announce the hiring of Megan Carrell as Graphic Designer and Amy Leffingwell as Account Manager for the business development firm. Megan’s primary responsibilities will include client support, graphic design and online marketing. Additionally, she will serve as the supporting designer for corporate identity projects such as logos and corporate stationary, print projects such as company brochures and annual reports, as well as websites and online media tools. Originally from Noblesville, Indiana, Megan received…

Ice League. Photo provided

Non-Profit April 8, 2016

Ice League Basketball Tournament is April 8th and 9th

Muncie, IN—The 2016 championship basketball tournament for Muncie’s ICE League teams will take place Friday and Saturday, April 8th and 9th, at the Muncie Fieldhouse. The ICE — Inner City Educational — League, in its second season, is an innovative initiative that motivates participants to be strong student athletes as they move toward high school and post-secondary educations. The ICE League ties in closely with Project Leadership’s mission to assist local students to and through college. Project Leadership programming, which includes…

A view from Canan Commons looking West to Walnut Street and the offices of Pridemark Construction. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business April 7, 2016

Pridemark Construction of Muncie to Complete Walnut Street Project DWNTWN

By: Phil Tevis— Muncie, IN—The Walnut St project was born out of the need to improve pedestrian safety, ADA accessibility and compliance, beautification and aging infrastructure in the Downtown area. The final phase of construction for Walnut Street improvements will begin later this month. The City of Muncie has awarded the 2 Million Dollar contract to Pridemark Construction, of Muncie, Indiana. “This final phase of the Walnut Street project is a continuation of our City’s efforts to reinvest in itself. This…