Articles by Mike Rhodes

American Electric Power Grant Provides New Vehicle for Muncie Mission

Non-Profit January 2, 2025

American Electric Power Grant Provides New Vehicle for Muncie Mission

By Bob Scott— MUNCIE, IN—A fourth quarter grant from Indiana Michigan Power and the AEP Foundation blessed Muncie Mission with a new vehicle for pick-ups and deliveries. The panel delivery van will support the Mission’s efforts to rescue food donations from local restaurants, food producers, and distribution centers, as well as move clothing, furniture and household items among ministry locations. “This gift is truly a blessing, especially now during the busy holiday season,” said Bob Scott, VP of Development at…

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Indiana American Water Provides Financial Assistance Programs for Customers

Business December 25, 2024

Indiana American Water Provides Financial Assistance Programs for Customers

By Joel Reuter, External Affairs Manager— GREENWOOD— Indiana American Water offers customers several financial assistance options to help pay their bill. Sometimes finances are stretched thin, and it can be hard to get back on track once an account falls behind. Below is a listing of American Water’s customer assistance programs that can help: Affordability Rate for the First 1,500 Gallons:  Indiana American Water’s 2024 rate case provides an affordability component that was approved by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC)…

Merry Christmas From MuncieJournal.com

Entertainment December 24, 2024

Merry Christmas From MuncieJournal.com

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Thank you for supporting, viewing and sharing stories from MuncieJournal.com this past year. From all of us at Woof Boom Radio and MuncieJournal.com, may your holiday be full of peace, love and positivity. We’ve searched high and low for some good contemporary instrumental Christmas music for you to  watch and listen to during the holiday. After months of searching, we found the music below. Over the years, many, many people have asked me about the rotating…

Tiny Adams Christmas Eve Event at Fire Station #1

Entertainment December 20, 2024

Tiny Adams Christmas Eve Event at Fire Station #1

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! The Muncie Fire Department and Muncie Fire Fighters Local 1348 will be hosting the Annual Tiny Adams Memorial Christmas Event for local children on Christmas Eve, from 11am to 5pm at the downtown fire station  #1 located at 421 East Jackson Street. Every child that attends will receive a FREE picture with Santa, hot chocolate and cookies, a candy cane, and a gift. About 100 new bicycles will be given…

Tillotson Avenue Project Extended and Lane Restrictions To Continue Into Summer 2025

Business December 19, 2024

Tillotson Avenue Project Extended and Lane Restrictions To Continue Into Summer 2025

By Michael Bianski— MUNCIE, IN —Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is extending the ongoing work on the Tillotson Avenue Transmission Line Project due to damage found in the existing underground infrastructure. Crews working to improve the electric reliability for customers in the area planned to install a new power line in an existing underground duct bank, which was found to be damaged. The duct bank is necessary for installing new power lines. As a result, a section along York Prairie Creek…

The Soup Kitchen of Muncie Welcomes New Executive Director

Non-Profit December 19, 2024

The Soup Kitchen of Muncie Welcomes New Executive Director

By Nick Werner— MUNCIE, IN — The Soup Kitchen of Muncie is proud to announce the appointment of Kristina Houk as its new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2025. Houk brings a wealth of experience in kitchen management, community outreach, marketing, and relationship building, as well as a deep commitment to addressing food insecurity and supporting the Muncie community. Houk succeeds Loretta Parsons, who retired after 13 years as Executive Director and 20 overall years of remarkable service to the…

Scholarship Applications are Now Available

Education, Non-Profit December 18, 2024

Scholarship Applications are Now Available

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Delaware County high school seniors and current college students can apply for scholarships through Monday, February 24. The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County manages more than 50 scholarships. Scholarship awards totaling more than $200,000 benefit students each year. Students should visit DelawareCountyScholarships.com to begin their application. WHO CAN APPLY? Requirements vary from scholarship to scholarship. Most scholarships are available for high school seniors in Delaware County, Ind. Some scholarships are also available for current…

Local Community Unites to Support Foster Care Youth with ‘Comfort Cases Packing Party’ in Muncie

Non-Profit December 17, 2024

Local Community Unites to Support Foster Care Youth with ‘Comfort Cases Packing Party’ in Muncie

By Lauren A. Schregardus— MUNCIE, IN—On Tuesday, December 10, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Comfort Cases, and Isaiah House 1:17 joined forces at the Ross Community Center in Muncie to host a heartwarming event aimed at improving the lives of foster care children throughout Delaware County. Approximately 40 local individuals including volunteers from these organizations, alongside local community partners, gathered to pack 200 backpacks filled with essential and comforting items for children entering local foster care. The backpacks, which…

BSU Names Multicultural Center in Honor of Civil Rights Icons Vivian Conley and Hurley Goodall

Education December 17, 2024

BSU Names Multicultural Center in Honor of Civil Rights Icons Vivian Conley and Hurley Goodall

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University’s Board of Trustees on Friday approved the naming of the University’s Multicultural Center the Vivian V. Conley and Hurley C. Goodall Jr. Multicultural Center, in honor of two local civil rights icons. Both individuals made significant contributions to the University and the broader Muncie community, leaving legacies of education, advocacy, and service that continue to inspire. The Multicultural Center, which moved to a prominent new location in the heart…

Minnetrista Opens New Exhibit That Explores the History of the Ball Family

Entertainment December 17, 2024

Minnetrista Opens New Exhibit That Explores the History of the Ball Family

By Brea Cunningham— MUNCIE, IN–Minnetrista Museum & Gardens invites visitors to step into the captivating story of one of Muncie’s most influential families with its original exhibition, Deep Roots: Exploring the Ball Family Tree. This exhibition traces the remarkable history of the Ball family—from their origins in Buffalo, New York, to their transformative impact on East Central Indiana, and their enduring influence on the region today. Deep Roots explores the Ball family’s evolution through a rich collection of family photographs and…