Articles by Mike Rhodes

Pictured left to right: Bill Schuhmacher and Jaime Faulkner, newly announced VP's at MutualBank

Business October 10, 2015

Bill Schuhmacher and Jaime Faulkner Promoted at MutualBank

By: Teresa Wright— MutualBank has announced the promotion of Bill Schuhmacher to Vice President of Commercial Banking. Schuhmacher works with Commercial customers in Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Henry, Madison, Randolph and Wabash Counties, ensuring they receive high-quality service. Bill has more than fourteen years of commercial lending and credit experience. He obtained a B.S. in Finance from Ball State University, is working toward an MBA from Anderson University, enjoys attending Ball State Athletic events, and watching the Indianapolis Colts. Schuhmacher savors his time…

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Dr. Steve Baule, Superintendent of MCS, giving his "State of MCS" report.

Education October 7, 2015

MCS Superintendent Dr. Steve Baule Gives State of the Schools Report

By: The Woof Boom Radio News Team— The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon event today at the Horizon Convention Center. Dr. Steve Baule, Superintendent of the Muncie Community Schools gave his “State of the Muncie Community Schools” report. Dr. Baule gave an overview of the MCS system, positive stories about MCS and he highlighted some of the challenges the school system faces. He also reviewed the upcoming strategic planning initiative MCS will spend much of the next year developing. Community members…

"Honor Flight the Movie." Photo provided.

Entertainment October 7, 2015

Parson Mortuary Presents “Honor Flight the Movie”

By: Jeff Bowman— Honor Flight is a heartwarming documentary about four living World War II veterans and a Midwest community coming together to give them the trip of a lifetime. Volunteer’s race against the clock to fly thousands of WWII veterans to Washington, DC to see the memorial constructed for them in 2005, nearly 60 years after the War. The trips are called “Honor Flights” and for the veterans, who are in their late 80s and early 90s, it’s often…

Nicole Rudnicki and Mike Mavis take visitors on guided tour of the cemetery.

Education October 7, 2015

Historic Beech Grove Cemetery Tour Offered on October 10th

By: Denise King— The Old West End Neighborhood Association’s Historic Cemetery Tour at Beech Grove Cemetery will take place from 3:30-7:30pm on October 10th.   You can learn more about the history of Beech Grove Cemetery, and hear about interesting residents from Muncie’s past. Each year, the tour features different historical figures and a new route. Local historians, will take you on a walking tour of the Old Section/Circle of the cemetery. Visitors may view historic artifacts from Minnetrista’s Special Collections in the Chapel…

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Education, Entertainment October 6, 2015

Fall Break at Camp Minnetrista and Family Adventure Day

By: Sam Condon— Treat Your Family to a Fun and Creative Fall Break! Add fun and creativity to your family’s fall break with Camp Minnetrista and Family Adventure Day! This fall break brings a full week of activities, including two 2-day camp options and a FREE community day at Minnetrista. Fall Break Camp Minnetrista Session 1: Machines & People–October 12–13 This fall break, treat your child to a camp full of fun and education. Campers will learn about simple machines…

Photo: SRDC

Business October 6, 2015

Eastern Indiana Organization Seeks Input for Economic Development Plan

By: Jeff Plasterer— Richmond, IN  – The newly formed Eastern Indiana Regional Planning District (Eastern Indiana RPD) has been designated by USDA Rural Development as a Stronger Economies Together (SET) region.  Consisting of Fayette, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne County, Eastern Indiana RPC will now benefit from a focused initiative to explore regional economic advantages and to formulate an economic plan for their multi-county region that strategically builds on the current and emerging economic strengths of that region.  Eastern Indiana RPC…

McDonald's exterior signage on Chadam Lane

Business October 6, 2015

McDonald’s Offers All-Day Breakfast Menu Across the Country Beginning Today

By: Mike Rhodes— Egg McMuffin at 5am? No problem. Egg McMuffin at 10am? Absolutely. Egg McMuffin at 4:30pm? What? Ok, that’s new! Today, McDonald’s officially rolls-out their new all-day breakfast feature across the country. However, at 4:30pm on Monday, I purchased 4 Egg McMuffins at the McDonald’s on Chadam Lane. Yep. At 4:30pm. For dinner. According to Jonathan Terhune, McDonald’s area supervisor, all-day day breakfast has been one of the top requests by customers over the last 10 years. “People would always ask us why we…

Education October 5, 2015

MCS Students Selected to Participate in Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy

By: Ana Pichardo— Twenty-seven (27) Muncie Central High School students have been selected to participate in the CHICK-FIL-A LEADERSHIP ACADEMY. The leadership academy is a nationally recognized high school program focused on impact through action. Students will learn leadership skills and then put them into action at the end of the program in the form of an “Impact Project”. The leadership academy allows students to take complete ownership over all aspects of their Impact Projects and then involve other students in their school to impact thousands…

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Photo: Copyright Kirill Semkow 2013

Entertainment October 3, 2015

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain to Perform at Emens

By: Kristi Chambers— The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is a group of all-singing, all-strumming Ukulele players performing at Emens Auditorium on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. A pre-concert “ukulele jam” will take place in Emens’ Williams Lounge from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bring your own ukulele and jam with fellow ukulele enthusiasts! Tickets are available now at the Emens Auditorium Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com. A concert by the…

Joe Louis Walker, Photo by: Michael Weintrob

Entertainment October 2, 2015

Joe Louis Walker To Headline FREE Muncie Three Trails Music Series Concert

By: Rick Ziglar — Editor’s note: Due to weather and potential high winds, the concert will be held at Cornerstone Center of the Arts. 2013 Blues Hall of Fame inductee and 2-time W.C. Handy award winner Joe Louis Walker will perform a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2015 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7 PM on Saturday, October 3rd at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in Muncie, Indiana. Opening will be local…