Articles by Mike Rhodes

Adam Marchand

Education, Entertainment July 7, 2015

Standout BSU Trumpet Alumnus Places Third in International Jazz Competition

By Lisa Renze-Rhodes Adam Marchand came to Ball State with modest musical beginnings but left four years later having earned international acclaim for his skills as a jazz trumpeter. After graduating from Ball State this spring, Marchand, who studied trumpet performance in the School of Music, snagged a third place finish in this year’s International Trumpet Guild Jazz Improvisation Competition, May 26-30 in Columbus, Ohio. The LaGrange native was one of three musicians from around the world selected for the…

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Business July 7, 2015

New Industria Centre Shell Building Completed

The Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance joined Delaware County government officials and Garmong Construction to announce that the construction of a new, 200,000 SF shell building has been completed. The event was celebrated with a ribbon cutting by the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. Located on a 34-acre site in the Industria Centre Industrial Park, the pre-cast concrete building features 32 foot ceilings and is expandable to 500,000 square feet. “Nationally, it has been reported that 70 to 80 percent…

Industria Map

Business July 7, 2015

Muncie-Delaware County Area Earns Shovel Ready Industrial Site Certification

An important site for growth in the Muncie-Delaware County Area has earned a shovel ready Industrial Site Certification.  The Industria Centre Site #1, along the Muncie bypass, has completed the certification program for American Electric Power’s (AEP) Quality Site Program. McCallum Sweeny Consulting, one of the world’s leading site selection consulting firms, has conducted an 18-month, thorough analysis of the property. “A rapidly growing trend in economic development site selection is the requirement that sites be certified, or “shovel ready.” Companies are…

Entertainment July 6, 2015

Thousands Attend Muncie’s “Set the Night to Music”

By: Steve Lindell— Muncie marked two major milestones—the 150th anniversary of the city and America’s Independence Day—with a spectacular fireworks performance by the world renowned Fireworks by Grucci on July 4th at the Muncie Central grounds. The annual Set the Night to Music July 4th display is supported annually by Woof Boom Radio stations, 104.9 WERK-FM, 104.1 WLBC, 93.5 MAX, and 102.9 FM and 1340 AM Fox Sports Radio. Attendees were treated to incredible pyrotechnical patterns including “USA” Alpha-Grucci shells, happy faces,…

First Merchants Corporation

Business July 4, 2015

Ameriana Bancorp To Merge With First Merchants Corporation

First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ: FRME) and Ameriana Bancorp (NASDAQ: ASBI)  announced they have executed a definitive agreement whereby Ameriana Bancorp will merge with and into First Merchants Corporation, and its wholly owned bank subsidiary, Ameriana Bank, will merge with and into First Merchants Bank, NA. The merger agreement provides that shareholders of Ameriana Bancorp will have the right to exchange each Ameriana Bancorp common share held for 0.9037 shares of First Merchants’ common stock. Based on the closing price of…

Positivity July 3, 2015

Bringing a Positive Outlook to the Community Is a Choice

By: Steve Lindell— Muncie, IN—Radio, when done well, is alive and thriving. I am so proud to work for Woof Boom Radio.  Our core values are directed at helping listeners and businesses thrive, and to that end I have long since adopted a personal policy structure that fits directly into that mold. I believe that people have choices – all the time.  One choice is to be positive, or negative.  You fall into one of those categories – it is human…

Entertainment July 2, 2015

Quick Tip for Sharper Smartphone Holiday Photos

By Mike Rhodes Does it seem like your smartphone photos are less sharp than they used to be? Have you been thinking you need a new phone so your pictures are better? You probably do not need a new phone for better, sharper pictures. You just need to clean the camera lens on your phone. Think about it. Have you EVER cleaned your smartphone camera’s lens? If you haven’t, try this.  Turn your smartphone over and look at the phone’s camera…

Founders of Muncie Journal

Business July 1, 2015

Woof Boom Radio Launches a Brand New FREE Digital Publication: The Muncie Journal

By: J Chapman, President, Woof Boom Radio, Inc.— Muncie, IN—Muncie Journal.com launched July 1, 2015 and will have a different tone than that of other current community news outlets. The stories will be free for the community to access and will primarily focus on the following areas: (1) Education (2) Economic Development and (3) Quality of Life. Muncie Journal will strive to include the good things that are happening with businesses and non-profits within Delaware County. Many community leaders have been…

Education June 30, 2015

Principal Chris Conley Gives Overview of the “University of Delta High School.”

The Muncie Journal recently met with Chris Conley, Principal of Delta High School to find out more about the “University of Delta High School” program. Muncie Journal: What is the University of Delta High School program and how did that get started? Chris Conley: Our early college program here at Delta High School is called the “University of Delta High School.” About three years ago we got involved with a group from the University of Indianapolis who sponsors early college. We’ve had…

Surgery Residents at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital

Health, Non-Profit June 30, 2015

IU School of Medicine Surgery Rotation Comes to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the Graduate Medical Education Program will host IU School of Medicine (IUSM) surgery residents for a Surgery Rotation starting July 1, 2015. IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is the only location in the state outside of Indianapolis selected to host the month-long elective rotation for IUSM surgery residents. “It is a great opportunity to host surgical residents from the IU School of Medicine here at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital,”…