Articles by Mike Rhodes

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Cornerstone

By: Jessie Irwin— Dust off your fishnets and pleather, it’s time to do the Time Warp again! Cornerstone Center for the Arts is excited to kick off a busy fall with its annual showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show presented by The Fickle Peach and The Mark III Tap Room. The show will be held on Saturday, September 24 in the E.B. Ball Auditorium at Cornerstone. Step out of your comfort zone and into the world of Dr. Frank N. Furter with an interactive showing of the cult classic film featuring The Old Queen’s Men Shadow Cast. The evening…

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Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista: Picnic & Pops with Muncie Symphony Orchestra

Muncie, IN—Enjoy big hits from the small screen with friends and family at Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista: Picnic & Pops with Muncie Symphony Orchestra “TV Land,” on Thursday, August 25. Summer Stage Fest at Minnetrista: Picnic & Pops with Muncie Symphony Orchestra “TV Land” is a FREE community event, and takes place on Thursday, August 25 at 7 p.m. Enjoy a musical flip through the channels of TV land with music by Muncie Symphony Orchestra, starting at 7 p.m. Summer Stage Fest: Picnic & Pops with Muncie Symphony Orchestra “TV Land” is supported by George and Frances Ball Foundation,…


Youth Opportunity Center Counselor, Receives Statewide Award

Muncie, IN—Krista Hoevel, LMHC, CSAYC, LCAC, Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) director of counseling services for residential programs, was recently honored for her statewide role in the field of treating sexually maladaptive youth. Hoevel received the 2016 Bobby Jones Award for Excellence at the IN-AJSOP (Indiana Association of Juvenile Sexual Offender Practitioners) conference on August 4 in Shelbyville, Ind. The award was created to honor the late Bobby Jones who was instrumental in developing IN-AJSOP’s training and credentialing programs. IN-AJSOP is a statewide professional organization for organizations and individuals working with youth with sexual behavior problems. The YOC’s SMART (Sexually Maladaptive…


Ivy Tech Community College Names Alex Huskey Regional Interim Chancellor

Indianapolis, IN — Ivy Tech Community College recently announced Alex D. Huskey as interim chancellor for the East Central and Richmond regions of the College. He will assume the role in September. The role was previously held by Dr. Andy Bowne, who now serves as senior vice president and chief operating officer with Ivy Tech. Huskey will oversee operations for the East Central and Richmond regions, which include a total of six campuses, in cities and areas including: Anderson, Connersville, Henry County, Marion, Muncie and Richmond. “I’m honored to accept this position and elevate my leadership role with Ivy Tech Community College,”…


Muncie Sanitary District Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Historic Highland Park Renovations

By: Allison Gregory— MUNCIE, Ind.  – In celebration of the completion of the Muncie Sanitary District’s latest sewer separation project in the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood, a ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Thursday, August 11. This project, introduced by Mayor Dennis Tyler as “the first major quality of place project in this end of town in 30 years” has provided residents of the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood improved access to the White River. This project includes the restoration of Ribble and Luick Avenues, the construction of an additional road named Seymour Street and the addition of a bus stop. Sustainability…


Muncie Central Senior Attends Youth Leadership Program with the FBI

By: Ana Pichardo—  Muncie, IN— As a member of the Muncie Central High School JROTC, Senior Jacob Miller recently attended a summer Youth Leadership Program through the FBI National Academy. Jacob was one out of twenty applicants selected from the State of Indiana. The three day, two night program which focused on leadership began on July 13th at Bradford Woods in Mooresville, Indiana. Jacob shares his leadership lessons, “I learned that leadership is not only a gift, a practice, or even a skill, but something you must study to become good at. Leadership requires cooperation and a common goal shared…


Listen: MCS Superintendent Steve Baule Clarifies Inaccurate Reports About Compensation

MCS Superintendent Steve Baule was interviewed live by WLBC’s Steve Lindell this morning. You can listen to the entire interview below. Steve Baule discusses the MCS financial situation, sale of the Administration Building to Ball State, information about the Muncie Fieldhouse, and clarifies recent inaccurate news reports about staff and administrative compensation. Hear Steve Baule in his own words.   Recent Positive Stories About Muncie Community Schools You Can Find On Muncie Journal.com Muncie Central Senior Attends Youth Leadership Program with the FBI MCS Transition Summer School Program Improves Elementary Retention Rates Universal Breakfast Program is Piloted Within the Muncie Community Schools Muncie…


John Carlson: Gramps’ Rifle Brings a Fine Old Guy to Mind

By: John Carlson— My wife recently helped my sister clean out my father’s house up near Cleveland. In doing so, at my request, she also brought me my Grandpa Smith’s old rifle, which had been stored in Dad’s gun cabinet for years. In asking Nan to do this, I was asking a lot, because she hates guns. Nevertheless, I had spent countless boyhood hours coveting that firearm back when it was tucked away in my grandfather’s basement, and still wanted it. Just for the record, it’s a .22 caliber Marlin with what I take to be a tube magazine, lever-action…


Cornerstone’s Fall Twelve Week Classes Announced

By: Jesse Irwin— Cornerstone Center for the Arts will offer a series of classes this fall for youth, families and adults in a wide variety of areas. The Fall Twelve Week Class Session begins the week of September 12 and continues through December 10. Cornerstone’s class fees are affordable, one-time payments that cover the full twelve weeks of class. Areas of interest include: visual arts, martial arts, theatre, dance, fitness, creative writing, and music. Children and family classes include: Early Ballet I for ages 1-2 or 3-5, Early Ballet II, Youth Ballet I, Family Dance Time for ages 1-2 or…


Muncie Makers Market Celebrates National Farmers Market Week

By: Miss Moth Danner— Muncie, IN—National Farmers Market Week is August 7-13, 2016. In celebration, the Muncie Makers Market is joining the Old West End Neighborhood Association (OWENA) for a day of fun on Saturday, August 13th. From 8am-1pm, the OWENA will bring their annual Rummage Bazaar to Downtown Muncie, with antiques, rummage of all sorts, and hot food aplenty. Also starting at 8am, and running all day to 7pm, visitors with have the opportunity to stock up on fresh food, locally and organically grown produce, plants, art, handmade crafts, and live entertainment at the Muncie Makers Market. Both events…