Articles by Mike Rhodes

Entertainment March 28, 2016

Upcoming Events at The Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Black Holes, Wormholes & the Movies Fridays | April 1, 8 @ 6:30 PM Saturdays | April 2, 9 @ 6:30 & 8:00 PM A place from which nothing can escape, not even light, is called a black hole. Once thought to be only a mathematical curiosity, astronomers now think they are real. The theory of relativity also predicts the existence of wormholes that connect different regions of the universe. Popular movies have shown black holes as places of great destruction and wormholes as a way for instantaneous travel across the galaxy. But is any of this true? Did Hollywood…

Education March 28, 2016

Ivy Tech Community College to Offer Express Enrollment Registration Events in Muncie

Muncie, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will be offering Express Enrollment events on April 7, April 14, April 19, April 21, April 26 and April 28 at their Muncie Cowan Road location, in the Express Enrollment Center. Express Enrollment offers prospective students a “one-stop” experience in the enrollment process and does not require an appointment. Muncie Campus Express Enrollment Center April 7, 19, 21, 26 and 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. 4301 South Cowan Road During the events, students will work alongside staff who will assist…

Non-Profit March 28, 2016

Boys and Girls Club of Muncie Invites Community to Take Tour

By: Micah Maxwell— The Boys & Girls Club of Muncie is joining Boys & Girls Clubs across the country for the annual celebration of National Boys & Girls Club Week, March 28th – April 1st 2016. On Thursday, March 31, 2016 Boys & Girls Club of Muncie will open its doors to the community. Visitors can participate in various activities with our young people and experience some of the ways our Club promotes Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. Featured speaker is Mr. Jeff Howe, Chairman of the Champions for a Safe Community Fund. With funds raised…

Entertainment March 26, 2016

Photo Gallery: Mayor and Vickie Tyler’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Heekin Park

Photos by: Mike Rhodes— Mayor Tyler and his wife Vickie hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Heekin Park on Saturday. Prizes were given away for lucky egg hunters including gift certificates and bicycles. In a tweet, Mayor Tyler indicated that squirrels were interested in the eggs, too. Click any picture below to start a slide show you can click through.

Health March 24, 2016

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Earns Distinction for Knee and Hip Replacement

Muncie, IN— Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana has selected Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies with input from the medical community. Knee and hip replacement procedures are among the fastest growing medical treatments in the U.S., according to studies published in the June 2014 Journal of Bone and…

Non-Profit March 24, 2016

Delaware County’s Bison-tennial Public Art Project Begins

Muncie, IN —In the spirit of Living United in celebration of Indiana’s bicentennial, the Indiana Association of United Ways is partnering with the Indiana Bicentennial Commission to bring the Bison-tennial Public Art Project to participating Indiana communities. United Way of Delaware County, in partnership with the Muncie Arts & Culture Council (MACC), is proud to spearhead the Bison-tennial project in Delaware County. Indiana Association of United Ways is partnering with the Indiana Bicentennial Commission to bring a Bison-tennial public art project to participating Indiana Communities. This officially endorsed legacy project aims to celebrate Indiana’s rich and diverse history and unique features…

Non-Profit March 23, 2016

Open Door Health Services Receives March of Dimes Grant

Muncie, IN – Open Door Health Services (ODHS) received a grant from The March of Dimes, Indiana Chapter in January 2016 to provide training and operational support for a Centering Pregnancy® program that will begin at ODHS in May. The Centering Pregnancy® program is an evidence-based model of care that improves birth outcomes, by promoting greater patient engagement, personal empowerment and community-building. “These funds will be used to provide training in the Centering Pregnancy® curriculum to the providers and support staff who work with our prenatal patients on a daily basis,” said Toni Estep, CEO of Open Door Health Services….

Education March 21, 2016

Muncie Neighborhood Leaders Learn Best Practices at Ball State

By: Erin Moore— On a brisk Saturday morning in March, dozens and dozens of Muncie residents woke up early, streamed into Ball State’s Pittenger Student Center, and gave their entire day to attend keynote presentations and breakout sessions at the city’s first “Intentional Development and Education for Association Members” (IDEA) conference. The 130 participants represented diverse backgrounds, cultures, and every corner of Muncie, but they, along with conference sponsors Muncie Action Plan , Shafer Leadership Academy, Vectren Foundation, the City of Muncie, and Ball State’s Building Better Neighborhoods initiative, were united in their commitment to improving the quality-of-life in Muncie…

Non-Profit March 18, 2016

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

By: Ashley Soldaat— Join Delaware County CASA’s commitment to helping victims of child abuse and neglect heal, and making sure all children feel safe and loved. Anytime a child is abused or neglected, it’s a tragedy – one that all too often scars victims for a lifetime. The latest statistics from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are sobering: Child Protective Services agencies across the United States received some 3.6 million referrals of abuse or neglect involving 6.6 million children in 2014. An estimated 1,580 children died from child abuse or neglect in 2014, nearly three-quarters of them younger…

Non-Profit March 17, 2016

$8,000 Donated in Four Days for ARF Rescue Dog ‘Gracie’ UPDATED

By: Dee McKinsey— Muncie, IN—Tiny Gracie, an ARF rescue, is going to get her heart operation, thanks to the generosity of Hoosiers and the support of the news media. Gracie, a 10-week old Shih Tzu/Dachshund Mix with a heart murmur, sees a Purdue veterinarian cardiologist at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. The estimate for Gracie’s operation is approximately $3,800. ARF originally thought the cost would be $2,000, but after consulting with Purdue’s veterinarians the cost increased. ARF did not have the financial means to fund this operation. To date, ARF has received almost $8,000. That money has been donated in less…

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