Articles by Mike Rhodes

MUNCIE—Ball Brothers Foundation has selected Ron Orebaugh, board chairman of Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District (DCSWCD), as the 2016 winner of the John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award. The award was presented at the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s dinner on October 27. The annual award recognizes the outstanding service of a board member to a Delaware County nonprofit organization. The winner is selected from nominations submitted to Ball Brothers Foundation. Orebaugh has dedicated his life to agriculture and to the conservation, preservation, and wise use of soil, water, and natural resources. Orebaugh joined the board…

By: Tom Farris— Muncie, IN – The Muncie Rotary Club is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Muncie Rotary Club Grants, totaling $7,067. The 99-year old Muncie Rotary Club has established the Muncie Rotary Club Fund with the Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. to serve the community by funding select and worthy projects each year. Besides funding projects and programs, Muncie Rotary Club seeks opportunities that can involve club-member volunteer participation. The Grants Committee from the Muncie Rotary Club reviews applications and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Muncie and…

By: Micha Maxwell— MUNCIE, IN— Boys & Girls Club of Muncie will host the annual Trunk or Treat and Fall Festival on October 28 from 4 – 7 p.m. Local businesses and organizations will line Heekin Park to hand out candy and goodies as kids and families walk through dressed in costumes. Families will also participate in the Annual Fall Festival hosted by Ball State University’s Student Voluntary Services to include activities, games, refreshments and fun! The Fall Festival theme this year will feature a “Spooky/Weird Experience” area to include hands on fun! To provide a fun and safe alternative…

Help bring awareness and raise funds for Delaware County’s child advocacy program By: Ashley Soldaat— This Friday, October 28th from 6:00PM to 9:00PM, come out to the Delaware County Fairgrounds Memorial Building for a family friendly Halloween Party targeting young children ages 3-12. Join us for Halloween games, arts & crafts, science experiments and yummy treats at our concession stand. Our goal is to provide safe, affordable, family fun for anyone in the community at a familiar and accessible location. All proceeds go to support the Delaware County CASA Program. If you are unfamiliar with our program, we are part…