Articles by Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit April 5, 2024

Second Annual ‘Motivate Our Minds Golf Outing’ To Be Held at Crestview on May 10

By Ro Selvey— MUNCIE, IN—As we gear up for another summer season, it’s time to rally behind a cause that’s close to the heart of our community: Motivate Our Minds (MOM). For years, MOM has been a beacon of hope for children in Muncie, Indiana, offering educational enrichment programs that empower our youth to reach their full potential. Now, as we approach the second annual Motivate Our Minds golf outing, it’s more important than ever to show our support and…

Business April 4, 2024

Woof Boom Radio Announces Advertising Grants to Local Non-Profits

By Megan Orbin— MUNCIE, IN—Woof Boom Radio takes our role seriously as partners to those in the cities and towns we serve. 104.1 WLBC continues to assist some remarkable organizations in making a difference in our community with the WLBC Hometown Heroes Grant Program. New this year, we are providing support from 104.9 WERK-FM and 93-5 MAX with the Unity in the Community Grant Program. The following organizations were chosen to receive the 104.1 WLBC Hometown Heroes Grant: First Choice…

Non-Profit April 4, 2024

National Library Week To Feature Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties at Muncie Public Library

By Susan Fisher, MPL— MUNCIE, IN—April 7-13, 2024, is National Library Week, and Muncie Public Library (MPL) will celebrate in a big way by offering Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties on Monday, April 8 at three library branches. The parties will include free refreshments and free solar-viewing glasses while supplies last. “We are really having fun with this event and will serve Sun Chips and Moon Pies,” said Donna Catron, Library Manager at the Kennedy Library. Solar activities and information will…

Entertainment April 3, 2024

Local Artist Carrie Wright to Showcase Eclipse Art

By Jill Vandegriff— MUNCIE, IN—Local Muncie artisan Carrie Wright of Carrie Wright Silk Gifts & Gallery, will be one of a number of artists who has handcrafted eclipse-themed works at the 12th annual Indiana Artisan Marketplace, which will happen the weekend before the rare solar eclipse. Wright has created Supernova, by using layers of hot soy wax and highly concentrated dyes which were brushed onto pure silk to create the myriad of colors and depth effects seen in this piece….

Education April 3, 2024

One Ball State Day Returns Today, April 3

Sets Sights on Third Straight $1 Million Fundraising Goal By Ball State Marketing & Communication— MUNCIE, Indiana – One Ball State Day, Ball State University’s award-winning 24-hour fundraising event, returns Wednesday, April 3, with the goal of topping $1 million for a third straight year. Thanks to the support of alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends worldwide, One Ball State Day (OBSD) has seen a remarkable increase in donations for five straight years, reaching more than $1million in gifts in…

Government April 2, 2024

Disaster Outreach Centers to Open April 3 in Delaware and Randolph Counties

Sites will connect residents with recovery options By IDHS Office of Public Affairs— INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Small Business Administration will co-host Disaster Loan Outreach Centers for residents who were impacted by the March 14 tornadoes in Delaware and Randolph counties. A Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) is a specific location where residents who suffered damage from the storm can ask questions related to their recovery and receive one-on-one assistance connecting with relevant resources. Locations…

Entertainment April 2, 2024

Cornfed Roller Derby Takes on Vette City Roller Derby During Pride Night

By Debra Roberts— Muncie, IN – Join Cornfed Roller Derby (CFRD) on Saturday, April 20, 2024, for their first Pride Night, as they take on Vette City Roller Derby from Bowling Green, KY. This third home bout of Season 11 will take place at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Memorial Building, where the Cornfed All-Stars will face the Vette City Vixens in the first game of this doubleheader. In the second game, the Cornfed Killer Kernels will battle the Vette City…

Non-Profit April 1, 2024

Indiana’s Round-leaved Sundew Carnivorous Plant Shocks Scientists by Going Vegan

By Kelley Phillips, Red-tail Land Conservancy— MUNCIE, IN– In a bizarre twist of nature, a carnivorous plant has astounded botanists by declaring its newfound commitment to veganism. The Round-leaved Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), known for its carnivorous appetite, has had a change of heart and started refusing its usual diet of insects. The Round-leaved Sundews of Indiana released a statement early this morning that they wish to be emancipated from the Sundew genus Drosera and live a more herbaceous lifestyle. Sundews…

Business March 29, 2024

More Traffic Changes on Tillotson Ave for I&M Power Line Construction

By Tracy Warner— MUNCIE, IN– Indiana Michigan Power’s work to enhance reliability in the Muncie area will temporarily affect traffic patterns near Ball State University beginning Monday, April 1. Motorists should be aware of a road closing affecting Riverside Avenue and lane closures on Tillotson Avenue. Specifically: Riverside will be closed between Tillotson and Briar Road. The detour will use Petty, Warwick and Briar roads. Tillotson will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Riverside and West Petty…

Non-Profit March 29, 2024

Muncie Altrusa to Host Tea and Auction Event on April 7

By Ashlee Anderson— MUNCIE, IN—Altrusa Club of Muncie and the Muncie Altrusa Foundation are hosting a Tea and Auction to support Club projects and Foundation grants. Club projects focus on literacy, food insecurity, and meeting various needs in the local community, while the Foundation grants fund local non-profits through an application process. All are invited to purchase tickets to Tea in Wonderland presented by Old National Bank. Lunch and tea will beserved and the main focus will be participating in…

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