Articles by Mike Rhodes

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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….

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…

Non-Profit July 13, 2016

Henry County Community Foundation Awards Grant to YOC to Expand Services

Muncie, IN— The Henry County Community Foundation (HCCF) presented a check for $49,023.00 to representatives of the Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) on June 29, 2016 to expand its services in New Castle, Ind. The HCCF grant will assist the YOC with start-up costs to remodel the former Henry County Youth Center into a residential treatment program for victims of human trafficking, specifically Commercially/Sexually Exploited Children. Human trafficking is a $150 billion criminal industry that is one of the fastest growing…

Education July 13, 2016

World Changers will be at Grissom and Sutton Elementary Schools

Muncie, IN—Old Town Hill Baptist Church is hosting the World Changers in Muncie, Indiana from July 11 -15, 2016. Approximately 100 students and adults from four states (LA, MD, OH, & IL) will converge on Muncie this week under the direction of Old Town Hill Baptist Church to “Change the World.” Pastor Bruce Reynolds shared that “the World Changers exist to serve churches in their mission of making disciples by providing mission experiences that develop the heart of students for…

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