Articles by Mike Rhodes

Jarryn Orme at Wapahani High School. Photo by Stacey Shannon

Non-Profit November 15, 2023

Jarryn Orme—Member of Pridemark Construction’s ‘Future Leaders of America’ Series

Editor’s note: The Future Leaders of America series profiles high school seniors who display leadership qualities in their school and the community. The series is brought to you by Pridemark Construction. By Stacey Shannon— SELMA, IN—Academics, music and faith are the top interests for Wapahani High School senior Jarryn Orme. As class valedictorian, Orme said she has taken challenging, weighted, dual-credit classes since her junior year. She’s also been a member of academic teams at school since her freshman year….

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Historical photo courtesy of The Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office.

Veterans November 15, 2023

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written By Bryan Gibson

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. During the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by students from Mrs. Qualls’ and Mrs. Giordanos’ classes at Wapahani high school. Historical veteran photos that accompany each letter were provided by the  Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office. This year’s Letters to Veterans is sponsored by Sam Pierce Chevrolet.   Sam Pierce Chevrolet 12401 West County Road 550 South…

Historical photo courtesy of The Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office.

Veterans November 14, 2023

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written By Braisen Rainwaters

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. During the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by students from Mrs. Qualls’ and Mrs. Giordanos’ classes at Wapahani high school. Historical veteran photos that accompany each letter were provided by the  Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office. This year’s Letters to Veterans is sponsored by Sam Pierce Chevrolet.   Sam Pierce Chevrolet 12401 West County Road 550 South…

Indiana Statehouse photo provided by Lydia Kirschner

Government November 14, 2023

State Reps. Rowray, Prescott: State Dollars in Route to Local Communities for Road Projects

By Braden Dunlap, Press Secretary— STATEHOUSE – Significant state funding is in route to local communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) and J.D. Prescott (R-Union City). State funding is available for local projects through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, including road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements and other items. In total, over 180 towns, cities and counties will receive more than $91 million in state matching grants. “Community…

The Sagamore of the Wabash award was presented to Don Finnegan on Sunday. Photos by Steve Lindell

Government November 13, 2023

Local Man Receives Sagamore of the Wabash Award

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—The Sagamore of the Wabash award was presented to Don Finnegan on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at a ceremony held at the Amvets Post 12 in Muncie, Indiana. In 1945, Indiana Governor Ralph Gates created the Sagamore of the Wabash as Indiana’s highest recognition for distinguished Hoosiers. In 1970, Governor Edgar Whitcomb brought together a group of civic leaders to nominate potential recipients for the Sagamore. He called the group the Sachems – “Sachem” being…

Historical photo courtesy of The Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office.

Veterans November 13, 2023

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written By Mason Barton

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. During the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by students from Mrs. Qualls’ and Mrs. Giordanos’ classes at Wapahani high school. Historical veteran photos that accompany each letter were provided by the  Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office. This year’s Letters to Veterans is sponsored by Sam Pierce Chevrolet.   Sam Pierce Chevrolet 12401 West County Road 550 South…

Historical photo courtesy of The Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office.

Veterans November 11, 2023

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written By Emma

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. During the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by students from Mrs. Qualls’ and Mrs. Giordanos’ classes at Wapahani high school. Historical veteran photos that accompany each letter were provided by the  Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office. This year’s Letters to Veterans is sponsored by Sam Pierce Chevrolet.   Sam Pierce Chevrolet 12401 West County Road 550 South…

Historical photo courtesy of The Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office.

Business November 10, 2023

Military Veterans and Business Startups

By Ted Baker, CEO, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—While we pause this time of year to honor and celebrate the brave women and men who have served our great nation as part of the military, it is important to understand that securing employment or other revenue-generating opportunities becomes an important part of their reentry into civilian life.  We are thankful for the many employers who make it part of their business’s mission to hire and employ veterans.  During their…

Historical photo courtesy of The Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office.

Veterans November 9, 2023

‘Letters To Veterans’ From Area Students: Today’s Letter Written By Isaac Andrews

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month. During the month of November, MuncieJournal.com will be publishing Letters To Veterans, written by students from Mrs. Qualls’ and Mrs. Giordanos’ classes at Wapahani high school. Historical veteran photos that accompany each letter were provided by the  Delaware County Veterans Affairs Office. This year’s Letters to Veterans is sponsored by Sam Pierce Chevrolet.   Sam Pierce Chevrolet 12401 West County Road 550 South…

Health November 9, 2023

Navigating Your Way to Health Insurance: Open Enrollment for Health Insurance is Happening Now

By Jenni Marsh— MUNCIE, IN—From November 1 to January 15, people not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, or affordable employer insurance can shop for healthcare plans at Healthcare.gov. As the Public Health Emergency put in place during the pandemic is ending, Indiana is doing redeterminations. If you have recently lost your Medicaid Coverage, Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), or Hoosier Healthwise (HHW) coverage, now is the time to explore your options on the Marketplace. However, there is more to understanding the most…