Articles by Mike Rhodes

Education June 5, 2025

Ball State University Libraries Invites Visitors to Experience Tolkien Exhibit Before July Close

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN — The Ball State University campus and the greater Muncie community have through the end of July to visit a special exhibit honoring the literary work of J.R.R. Tolkien, on display in Archives and Special Collections on the second floor of Bracken Library. Presented by University Libraries, the exhibit features selections from the Deborah and Fritz Dolak J.R.R. Tolkien Collection, which was generously donated to Ball State in 2013. The display honors the creativity, linguistic genius, and enduring influence of Tolkien—renowned author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. In addition…

Education June 5, 2025

Ivy Tech Students Empower Positive Change Through Justice-Involved Group Sessions

By Lesley Devoss— MUNCIE, IN – Students from Ivy Tech Community College’s Human Services Group Process and Skills (HUMS 206) course recently completed a series of group sessions with justice-involved individuals at Delaware County Community Corrections (DCCC), focusing on the central theme of motivation and personal growth. The collaborative project provided an opportunity for students to apply classroom learning in a real-world setting while helping participants explore what it means to stay motivated in challenging circumstances. Over 8 weeks, students facilitated and supported motivational group sessions designed to help individuals identify personal goals and develop strategies for change. Topics included the…

Entertainment June 4, 2025

Ball State Will Have Its First ‘We Fly Fest’ Event on Saturday, June 7

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—Ball State University is gearing up for its first We Fly Fest, from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. This free, on-campus event is open to the public and will include campus tours, entertainment, live music, informational booths, games, and other family-friendly activities. The event will begin at Ball State’s Brown Family Amphitheater, where guests can enjoy games and activities, food trucks, information tables, and a live DJ. Fest attendees may explore campus through several self-guided tours or the Student Experience bus tour. Destinations on the self-guided tours include the Dr. Joe & Alice Rinard Orchid…

Non-Profit June 4, 2025

The Facing Project and the Center for Middletown Studies Launch Documentary and Book

Title is ‘Facing Middletown’ Middletown, USA 100 Years Muncie, Indiana in 2025 By Aimee West— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie, Indiana, also known by researchers across the United States as Middletown, USA, has served as a national bellwether for American hometowns and small city life. In the spirit of embracing this identity and responsibility that comes with recording accurate and unvarnished histories representing everyday life in small cities across the United States, The Facing Project, Center for Middletown Studies, and community partners invite the people of Muncie, Indiana and those who wish to learn from them, to participate in the 100-year mile marker…

Education June 3, 2025

Muncie Community Schools Promotes Craft to Southside Principal

By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN—Humbled and excited. That’s how Jeremiah “JD” Craft describes his reaction to being named the new principal at Southside Middle School. The longtime Muncie Community Schools (MCS) employee has been an assistant principal at Southside since 2021, and now takes the principal reins from Mike Raters who retired at the end of the school year. Craft is eager to help students realize their full potential. “Our folks are tough,” he said. “I think tough people can do anything they put their mind to, so getting our kids to take that toughness and translate it into a…

Non-Profit June 3, 2025

Paul Revere Chapter of DAR Honors 2025 Good Citizen Award Winners

By Lisa Kemp— MUNCIE, IN—The Paul Revere Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 DAR Good Citizen Award. The prestigious honor recognizes outstanding students who exemplify the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. This year’s winners include Avrum Horsley from Cowan Junior Senior High School, Hailie Woodring from Delta High School, Jonah Smith from Muncie Central High School, Shelby Brannon from Wapahani High School, Piper Ann Stewart from Wes-Del Jr. Sr. High School, and Brycen Shively from Yorktown High School. Each year, local school administrators select a student…

Business June 2, 2025

Indiana & Michigan Power to Begin Additional Work and Lane Restrictions on Tillotson Ave

By I&M— MUNCIE, IN— Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) crews will resume construction activities on Tillotson Avenue beginning early June with work concluding in late October. Construction will include weeks of underground wire work, which may not be immediatey visible, but will require lane restrictions for the safety of crews and the public. Drivers should expect the following traffic control changes and delays on Tillotson Avenue between University Avenue and York Prairie Creek: Shifting northbound lane closures between West University Avenue and West Euclid Occasional southbound lane restrictions between West Riverside Avenue and West University Avenue. Shifting single and double-lane restrictions…

Education June 2, 2025

Muncie Community Schools Recognizes Teachers of the Year

Support staff, Rising Stars, school partners also honored By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Community Schools (MCS) has named the Teachers of the Year at each of its schools for the 2024-25 school year. All award recipients were presented with commemorative plaques by their building principals and now become eligible for the overall district Teacher of the Year awards, which will be presented at the start of the 2025-26 school year. This year’s recipients are: Devon Barbosa – North View Elementary Jake Hendershot – West View Elementary Jamie Brimbury – Longfellow Elementary Lisa Bilby – Grissom Elementary Michelle Bergren – East…

Non-Profit May 31, 2025

Muncie Public Library to Host ‘Live Well, Age Well’ Retirement Fair on June 2

By Dottie Kreps, Muncie Public Library— MUNCIE, IN — The Muncie Public Library (MPL) is proud to announce its inaugural “Live Well, Age Well Retirement Fair,” a free community event designed for adults aged 50 and older. The fair will be held on Monday, June 2, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Maring-Hunt Library. Although the thought of retirement can be exciting for many, others may dread the thought of having so much free time. This event aims to help attendees make the most of their retirement years by connecting them with more than a dozen local organizations focused on…

Education May 29, 2025

The Community Foundation Announces More 2025 Scholarship Recipients

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients: Madelyn Cooper, a senior at Delta High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Madelyn plans to study communications at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Carrie Cooper and Colin Cooper. Bryce Hahn, a senior at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Charles L. Whitehair Memorial Scholarship, Max V. and Nellie Cathrine Creviston Scholarship, and Owen H. Ramey Memorial Scholarship. Bryce plans to study business and data information at Purdue University. He is the son of Jason Hahn and…

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