Articles by Mike Rhodes

Muncie Mission Ministries, Photo provided.

Non-Profit September 20, 2023

Muncie Mission to Host Groundbreaking for Recovery Homes 

By Bob Scott, VP Development— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Mission Ministries, Inc. will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Project Greathouse, the construction of five new recovery cottages, on Friday, September 22 at 3:00 pm. The homes will be built adjacent to the Mission’s men’s residential facility located at 1725 S Liberty St. Project Greathouse will provide supportive housing for men who have completed the residential recovery program at Muncie Mission. Already seven neighborhood homes have been renovated as recovery housing for 14…

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Education, Entertainment September 19, 2023

Ball State University to Host Grand Opening Concert, Ribbon Cutting for Brown Family Amphitheater

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University will hold a grand opening on Sept. 19 for the Brown Family Amphitheater—a new outdoor performance and gathering space on campus that the entire community can enjoy. Located between Park and Pruis halls and between Noyer and Woodworth complexes, this grand lawn venue is an impressive performance facility for artists and audiences. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony will be a free jazz concert featuring the Ball State Jazz Ensemble…

Aerial view of a past bridge dinner. Photo provided

Entertainment September 18, 2023

What Are You Doing for Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 21? Muncie’s Fall Bridge Dinner is the Place to Be

By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN—What are you doing for dinner on Thursday, Sept. 21?  You are invited to join hundreds of your friends and neighbors for Muncie’s Fall Bridge Dinner on the Washington Street Bridge.  The free outdoor community event will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Rain date will be Sept. 28.  Grab some food and beverages from local vendors – or bring your own – and take a seat at one of the large community tables on the…

Canoeing and kayaking along the White River are becoming popular activities for Muncie residents and visitors alike. Photo provided

Non-Profit September 16, 2023

New Canoe and Kayak Launches Planned in City of Muncie

By Eliza Guion— MUNCIE, IN — Over the next several years, five new launches are scheduled to be constructed along the White River in Muncie, allowing for canoeing, kayaking, and tubing from the city’s east to west gateways. The addition of these launches comes on the heels of five decades of work by individuals and organizations to improve the water quality in the White River, one of East Central Indiana’s most important natural assets. As the health of the river…

A veritable smorgasbord of desserts awaits you at Boy Scout Troop 22’s 30th Annual Hog Roast fundraiser at the Delaware County Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 16. Meal includes pork BBQ sandwich, scout-made applesauce, baked beans, baked potato, dessert and drink. Soda available for $1. Photo provided

Non-Profit September 15, 2023

Boy Scout Troop 22 Cooks Up 30th Annual Hog Roast on Sept 16th

By Jessica Gestwicki— MUNCIE, IN – Boy Scout Troop 22 will be dishing up heaping helpings of BBQ and fixings at its 30th Annual Hog Roast fundraiser at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 11am to 6pm. Proceeds will help the troop prepare for a challenging backcountry experience at Philmont Scout Ranch, BSA’s high-adventure base in New Mexico. Funds will also offset rising participation costs so scouting opportunities remain available to all. Besides the great food, Scouts…

Congressman Greg Pence plants a tree with Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour. File Photo provided

Government September 15, 2023

City of Muncie Awarded $2 Million Grant to Continue Urban Reforestation Efforts 

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—Trees play a critical role in air quality, property value, soil erosion and runoff prevention, temperature regulation, quality of life, and more. In 2020, Mayor Dan Ridenour announced the Thousand Trees in a Thousand Days initiative, aimed to aggressively combat the declining urban canopy in Muncie. The initiative, which has received recognition in other states and won Muncie a Tree City USA Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation, will successfully plant it’s 1,000th native tree…

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Entertainment September 15, 2023

Ticket Sales Begin Today for Comedy Duo John Mulaney and Pete Davidson’s Emens Performance

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN— Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. ET Friday, Sept. 15, for comedy duo John Mulaney and Pete Davidson’s Oct. 7 performance at Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium. Tickets for the 7 p.m. performance will be available through the Emens box office, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 765-285-1539. This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space….

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Education September 14, 2023

Ball State PBS Wins National Public Media Award for its Inaugural ‘Happy Little Fest’

By Ball State Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, IN – “Happy Little Fest”/Ball State PBS was named the winner of the “Special Events” award within the Marketing and Communications category at this year’s National Educational Telecommunications Association’s (NETA) 55th Public Media Awards. The winners were announced at an awards gala on Sept. 10 as part of the 2023 NETA Conference and CPB Public Media Thought Leader Forum in Columbia, S.C. Created in 2022 in honor of the 80th birthday of the…

Evan Shroyer

Education September 14, 2023

Shroyer Becomes Principal at East Washington Academy

By Andy Klotz, MCS— MUNCIE, IN– Muncie Community Schools (MCS) has named Evan Shroyer the new principal at East Washington Academy (EWA). A Muncie native and a Southside High School graduate, he began the year as EWA’s assistant principal, and has now been selected to permanently replace Sarah Anglin who left in July to move closer to family. “What an honor! It feels surreal to lead some of Muncie’s finest students, staff and families,” Shroyer said. “I truly love this…

Wes-Del High School senior Jennah Love. Photo by Stacey Shannon

Education September 13, 2023

Jennah Love—Member of Pridemark Construction’s ‘Future Leaders of America’ Series

By Stacey A. Shannon— 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.  GASTON, IN—Wes-Del High School senior Jennah Love has a busy schedule filled with athletics, fine arts and church. She’s learned to balance it all while also remaining at the top of her class academically and taking care of her mental health. “There’s so much going…