Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN—Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County’s 2025 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. at the historic New Castle Fieldhouse. “Commencement is always a powerful moment in our academic year,” said Jeff Scott, Chancellor of the Muncie-Henry County campus. “It’s a time to reflect on the incredible journeys our students have taken and to recognize the dedication and passion that brought them to this milestone. Our Outstanding Students are truly inspiring representatives of Ivy Tech.” Each year, Outstanding Students are nominated by the faculty of their respective schools based on academic…

By Jo Cox— YORKTOWN, IN– Yorktown Middle School announced today that it has been recognized as a 2024-25 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School. This honor is given to a select number of middle schools across the U.S. forproviding broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through PLTW Gateway, a grade 6-8 STEM curriculum. PLTW is a national nonprofit organization that creates transformative learning experiences and empowers students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills for future careers. The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs. To be…

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN — On Friday, the Ball State University Board of Trustees reappointed Dave Heeter, ’83, to the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees. Mr. Heeter has served on the MCS Board of Trustees since the start of Ball State’s partnership with the district, which began in 2018 when the Indiana General Assembly authorized the University to assume responsibility for MCS. Since then, the district has made significant improvements in enrollment, financial stability, and teacher compensation and retention. “We are proud of the continued success that has resulted from our University’s partnership with Muncie Community…

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients: Reece Berry, a senior at Wes-Del High School, is a recipient of the Zach Greenwalt Scholarship. Reece plans to study engineering at Purdue University. He is the son of the late Ryan Berry and Kris Dishman. Shelby Brannon, a senior at Wapahani High School, is a recipient of the E.K. Keesling Memorial Scholarship and the Murray’s Jewelers Scholarship. Shelby plans to study Fine Arts at Ball State University. She is the daughter of David and Carrie Brannon. Meghan Buehler, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the…

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN—Due to inclement weather, today’s Spring 2025 main Commencement ceremony at Ball State University will be at Worthen Arena at 10 a.m. Gates open at 9 a.m. College ceremony locations/times are not affected and remain the same. All graduates, families, and guests can access the updated main Commencement schedule, instructions, and frequently asked questions on the Ball State Commencement Inclement Weather Information webpage. They can also find a link to updated instructions at bsu.edu and via the Ball State Facebook and X accounts. Updated times, locations, and details of the Spring Commencement ceremonies are as follows: » 10…

By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN— Kyle Buresh is a winner. It’s all he’s done since leading LaPorte High School’s football team to its first-ever regional championship as a team captain back in 2006. Next year, he’ll bring his winning ways to Muncie Central as the Bearcats’ new head coach, replacing Kyle Padgett who recently stepped down to accept a position in Indianapolis. Over the past five years, Buresh has compiled a 45-14 record at Mississinewa High School with two sectional championships, two conference championships and the school’s only 12-win season (2023). Last year, the Indians were 11-0 before falling in…