Articles by Mike Rhodes

Dannar's Mobile Power Station® (MPS). Photo provided.

Business July 20, 2016

Dannar Demonstrates its Mobile Power Station® at Joint Base Andrews and Headlines Military Mobile Power Summit

MUNCIE, IN – Dannar, LLC, makers of the first of its kind Mobile Power Station®  (MPS), demonstrated its production unit at Joint Base Andrews (Andrews Air Force Base) in Maryland on July 14 to dozens of high ranking U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and other Federal Government officials who have been meeting with Dannar for the past 18 months. In addition, Dannar was the headline sponsor of the 4th Annual Military Mobile Power Summit in Alexandria, VA, July 12-13. That…

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Torch Bearers line up on the track in front of the grandstand as they are introduced. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Non-Profit July 20, 2016

Bicentennial Torch Bearers Introduced at Delaware County Fair

By: Nancy Carlson— Delaware County’s Torch Bearers for Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch Relay made their first public appearance at the Delaware County Fair July 19th, just before the Truck and Tractor Pull at the grandstand. Nineteen of the 24 Torch Bearers were able to attend the event. They were Dale Basham, Bill Broyles, John Craddock, Allie Craycraft, Jessica Feick, Jud Fisher, Gail Kuhns (carrying the Torch for legendary baseball coach, Bobby Graves), Delyn Harty-Isom, Al Holdren, Mike Lunsford, Oscar Nunez, Cade…

2017 Delaware County Fair Events

Entertainment July 20, 2016

Delaware County Fair Schedule…164 Years of Family Fun!

By: Mark DiFabio— On behalf of your Delaware County Fair Board, the hardest working volunteer board anywhere, I would like to welcome you to the 164th edition of your Delaware County Fair! 10 Days filled with family fun from 4-H exhibits to concerts, grandstand events to carnival rides, antique tractors, pioneer village and the best fair food anywhere! Thank you for helping us continue the tradition of fun! Click on the image below for the full Delaware County Fair Schedule…

The Magic City Music Men, Photo provided.

Entertainment July 17, 2016

Magic City Music Men To Present Free Community Sing Program

By: Scott Trout— Muncie’s own award-winning Magic City Music Men will be presenting a Community Sing and Ice Cream Social on Saturday July 23 at First Presbyterian Church, 1400 West Riverside in Muncie. The Community Sing, which is a mixed voices event, will begin at 10:00 am for the learning workshop. The two musical pieces will then be presented at the Ice Cream Social at 2:30 pm. The afternoon program will feature the Community Chorus, Magic City Music Men, and…

Pictured L-R: Jay Julian, State Senator Doug Eckerty, Terry Murphy, Traci Lutton, Ashley Surpas. Photo by: Brenda Brumfield

Business July 16, 2016

Terry Murphy Honored with Sagamore of the Wabash

MUNCIE – DELAWARE COUNTY, IN – At a retirement reception at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie IN, Terry Murphy, CEcD, Vice President of Economic Development, was presented with the Sagamore of the Wabash. The award is the highest honor that the Governor of Indiana bestows. It is a personal tribute usually given to those who have rendered a distinguished service to the state or to the governor. Among those who have received Sagamores have been astronauts, presidents, ambassadors, artists,…

The wide world of plants includes more than any guy can be expected to remember. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson July 15, 2016

John Carlson: Dirt Strip Becoming a Blooming Miracle

By: John Carlson— The dirt strip bordering the fence in our small back yard is now heartily sprouting plants. You ask, what kind of plants? Well, you know. Plants. Green ones. We had a few out there before, some with stalks and some, like, without stalks. But then one day, during an overcast afternoon when the storm clouds were roiling and lightning flashes visible in the distance, our personal professional gardener, Mary Beth Lambert, swung into action. As an un-fit,…

Academy of Model Aeronautics. File Photo.

Entertainment July 15, 2016

National Aeromodeling Championships Held at Muncie’s AMA

MUNCIE, IN—Thousands of pilots from across the country will visit the Academy of Model Aeronautics’ International Aeromodeling Center (IAC) throughout the month of July and the beginning of August for the National Aeromodeling Championships (Nats). Pilots come to Muncie to compete in various categories of model flying competition. Each competitor comes to win—some even try to earn spots on US teams that participate in world championships. The Nats is an event rich in history that is celebrating 90 years of…

A MITS Bus travels an available route. Photo provided.

Business July 14, 2016

MITS Celebrates 35th Year of Operation on July 15th

By: Todd Merickel— Muncie, IN—On July 15th, Muncie Indiana Transit System will celebrate their 35th year of operation in Muncie.  MITS has been nationally recognized in the past and continues to be one of the nation’s top transportation company operating and annually transports over 1.9 million riders.  MITSPlus is Muncie’s transportation provider for individuals with accessibility issues.   MITS employs over 80 individuals and has 14 routes that run Monday through Saturday. The daily goals of MITS is to provide…

Hurley and Fredine (Wynn) Goodall Scholarship Recipients. From L-R: Anitra Davis, Timika Johnson, Tamela Moore. (Not pictured) Michelle Hill, Christopher Stewart

Non-Profit July 14, 2016

5 Delaware County Students Received the 2016 Hurley and Fredine (Wynn) Goodall Scholarship

Muncie, IN —The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc., has announced the following students as recipients of the Hurley and Fredine (Wynn) Goodall Scholarship at Ivy Tech Community College for the 2015-2016 academic year. This scholarship, honoring the former state legislator and his wife, is awarded each year to minority students enrolled in a two-year associate program at Ivy Tech Community College who demonstrate financial need. Anitra Davis is studying business administration. Michelle Hill is studying business administration….

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Health July 13, 2016

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Awarded Accreditation From Joint Commission

Muncie, IN— Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital has recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its healthcare quality and safety. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. This award excludes skilled nursing and nursing home services. IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital has consistently received accreditation since the Joint Commission began recognizing health care organizations…