Articles by Mike Rhodes

Ivy Tech Campus on Cowan Road, Muncie

Education August 11, 2015

Ivy Tech Community College East Central Region to hold Dual Credit Transition Event on August 13

By: Shawn Carmichael— Ivy Tech Community College East Central Region will hold a Dual Credit Transition Event on August 13th at their Muncie Cowan Road location. Approximately 3,000 high school students are participating in the East Central Region’s Dual Credit program. Dual Credit is a program that allows high school students to remain in the high school classroom and earn credits toward both high school graduation and college, all while saving on the cost of college tuition. The Dual Credit Transition…

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Muncie, IN. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Government August 10, 2015

Mayor Dennis Tyler Update on What’s Happening in Muncie

Mayor Dennis Tyler stops by WLBC once a month to talk about the City of Muncie with Steve Lindell. This morning, Mayor Tyler discussed: Hearts and Hands United, Hometown Hero’s, Tuhey Pool schedule, Chicago Cubs win, new BSU Football posters at McDonalds, Paint the Town Red at Canan Commons, BSU Football Coach Pete Lembo and giving back to the community, a hotel update and more. Click below to listen.      

Photo by: Muncie Fine Portraits

Entertainment August 9, 2015

2015 Cornerstone Wedding Showcase to be Held August 23rd

By: Jessie Irwin— Are you planning a wedding in East Central Indiana? Don’t miss your chance to meet the best wedding and event vendors in East Central Indiana all in one day! The Cornerstone and PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union Wedding Showcase presented by AMS Entertainment, Mr. Mouse, and 104.1 WLBC is on Sunday, August 23, from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Spend the afternoon exploring your options for wedding venues, photographers, djs, caterers, florists, dress and tuxedo shops, as well as…

Steve Baule

Business, Education August 7, 2015

Listen to Steve Baule, Superintendent of MCS Talk About the New School Year

This Week in Delaware County is a radio program produced and hosted by Steve Lindell, Vice President / Station Manager for Woof Boom Radio.  It is a public affairs program, with interview topics that range from healthier living, community events, government officials, and topics that generally do not receive as much publicity as they deserve.  In short, this is the audio version of Munciejournal.com. The audio below is an excerpt from This Week in Delaware County. Below you’ll hear Steve Baule, Superintendent…

Yorktown JAA Challenge League. Photo provided.

Misc August 6, 2015

Challenge League Provides Special Needs Athletes a Place to Play Ball

By: Heather Taylor— On Tuesday evenings in September, the Yorktown Sports Park CIO Field finds the stands full, crowds cheering, and athletes enjoying the spotlight. A two-inning, Teeball-style game where no one keeps score, are games among the most important played at the complex each year. These games are Yorktown JAA’s Challenge League. Entering its third season, the Challenge League offers special needs children ages 4-18, (or up to age 22 if still in school), the opportunity to play on…

Muncie Public Library received a Ball Brothers Foundation Rapid Grant to purchase STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) educational toys. Older children’s toys are designed to spark an interest in robotics and circuitry. Photo by: Rebecca Parker

Non-Profit August 6, 2015

Ball Brothers Foundation Announces Rapid Grant Awards

By: Jud Fisher and Donna Munchel— Over twenty organizations have recently been awarded Rapid Grants by Ball Brothers Foundation. The grants are designed to provide funding in the amount of $5,000 or less to help organizations launch a new program or project, purchase equipment, address safety needs, or take advantage of special opportunities. Among the grants recently awarded were several to support early childhood education. A $2,500 grant to Back to School Teachers Store will allow the organization to pilot a…

Muncie Community Schools

Education August 6, 2015

Back to School Heroes and Helpers to be Held August 8th

By: Ana Maria Pichardo— The annual Back to School Heroes and Helpers, formerly known as Back to School Shop with a Cop, event will be held Saturday August 8th, 2015. Children are selected by the Salvation Army and their organization assists in shopping with children on that day. Muncie Crime Stoppers has raised the funding through grants from several local companies and foundations. Funding has also been obtained by Crime Stopper Board members who sold raffle tickets for a cash…

Teresa Willman, representing Cardinal Greenway, Inc. was a Fisher Governance Award Winner in 2011

Non-Profit August 5, 2015

Ball Brothers Foundation Accepting Nominations for Fisher Governance Award

By: Jud Fisher— Ball Brothers Foundation is accepting nominations through August 15 for its annual John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award which recognizes the important role that board members play in the governance of nonprofit organizations. The award honors the efforts of a single board member of a Delaware County nonprofit organization whose strategic planning and oversight skills have contributed to the organization’s mission, financial stability, and general effectiveness. Included in the honor is a $10,000 grant to…

Muncie Central Senior Charlie Murphy has earned 137 merit badges—every single one offered by the Boy Scout program.

Education August 2, 2015

Muncie Central Senior Charlie Murphy is No Ordinary Eagle Scout

By: Mike Rhodes— Charlie Murphy is no ordinary Eagle Scout. Not by a long shot. To become an Eagle Scout, one must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges, complete an Eagle Scout Community Project and take a leadership role for a set amount of time in a Boy Scout Troop. Charlie needed 21 merit badges to obtain his Eagle Scout designation. He earned 137—every badge the Boy Scout program offers. His sash is completely covered—front and back—with brightly colored,…

Artist rendering. Firm plans are still in the works.

Business August 2, 2015

Dr. John Fallon Appointed to Lead Cintas Project

By: Mike Wolfe Progress continues on the former Cintas property in downtown Muncie. Dr. John Fallon has been appointed as the Executive Director and Development Coordinator for Sustainable Muncie Corporation. The Cintas Initiative is the Corporation’s first major project. Fallon, who retired from his position as Associate Vice President for Economic Development and Community Engagement at Ball State University, begins his assignment during mid-July. The appointment was made official by Michael Wolfe, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Ontario Systems…