Articles by Mike Rhodes

Business August 16, 2024

Portion of Tillotson Avenue Will Close Beginning On August 19th

By Indiana Michigan Power— MUNCIE, IN, August 16, 2024 – Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) crews continue work on an underground power line rebuild project in Muncie. Starting Monday, August 19, Tillotson Avenue will be closed between W University Avenue and W Riverside Avenue. The closure will allow crews to safely install underground equipment. “The road closure is for one reason — safety” said Rob Keisling, I&M External Affairs manager for East-Central andNortheast Indiana. “There have already been two vehicle accidents in our work zones for this project, so we worked with the City of Muncie and determined this was the…

Non-Profit August 14, 2024

Nominations Due August 15th for 2024 Fisher Governance Award

By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, IN — Delaware County nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate a board member for the John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award before the deadline on August 15. The award, given by Ball Brothers Foundation, recognizes the important role board members play in strategic planning and financial oversight to achieve their organization’s mission. The award recipient will receive a $10,000 grant for their organization. “With this award, Ball Brothers Foundation can honor the often unrecognized efforts of nonprofit board members in Delaware County,” said Jud Fisher, president and CEO of Ball Brothers Foundation. “We share…

Business, Government August 13, 2024

Buyer’s Market to Create Up to 60 New Jobs at Former Pepsi Building

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—For Moghees Sheikh, choosing Muncie as the first location of Buyer’s Market was mostly chance. “The opportunity opened up at the right time,” commented Sheikh about purchasing the former Macy’s building. Now, nearly 4 years later, the company is putting down more roots. “I uprooted my life to move to this community, and I’m not going anywhere. I keep telling my friends about Muncie,” the entrepreneur, formerly from Canada, explained. Buyer’s Market operates with a simple model: Develop contracts with major retailers to resell overstock, providing steep discounts to customers and reducing unsold product waste. After…

Non-Profit August 12, 2024

Six Women To Be Honored At Women’s Equality Day Program on August 26

By WaTasha Barnes Griffin— MUNCIE, IN—The Coalition of Women’s Organizations will host its 32nd annual Women’s Equality Day program at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in the Muncie City Hall auditorium. The event will honor the achievements of women who fought for the right to vote and the successes of today’s community leaders. Women’s Equality Day celebrates the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The Muncie celebration will honor six local women who have made significant contributions to the broader community. The event will pay special tribute to Vivian V. Conley, who was…

Education August 11, 2024

Goldey, Hoffman Named Muncie Community Schools’ 2023-24 Teachers of the Year

Support staff, Rising Stars, school partners also honored By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN—Vanessa Goldey and Sarah Hoffman have been selected as Muncie Community Schools’ (MCS) primary and secondary Teachers of the Year, respectively, for the 2023-24 school year. MCS Director of Public Education and CEO Dr. Chuck Reynolds presented each with her award during a staff event today at Muncie Central High School. Goldey is a first-grade teacher at Grissom Elementary School who stands out for her professionalism and constant desire to grow in her teaching. “Mrs. Goldey is able to motivate and monitor her students that exceeds what is…

Entertainment August 9, 2024

Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers to Headline FREE Concert in Muncie on Saturday

By Rick Zeigler— MUNCIE, IN—Acclaimed bluegrass group Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers will be performing in a FREE outdoor concert as part of the 2024 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. The concert will take place at 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 10th at Canan Commons (500 S. Walnut St.) in the heart of downtown Muncie, IN. My Brother’s Keeper from Cincinnati will open the show. Joe Mullins began to recognize the power of music to bridge traditions and create new communities while listening to his father Paul “Moon” Mullins, a radio broadcaster and accomplished fiddle player from Kentucky. Like…

Entertainment August 8, 2024

Local Cheer Program Brings Home National Titles

By Abriel Fisher— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Toxic Fusion, a competitive cheerleading program through Champion Force Athletics, recently traveled with four different teams (divisions) to Biloxi, MS for the NYAA National Cheerleading Competition and Lexington, KY for the CFA National Cheerleading Competition. With Toxic Fusion’s Division 6 team bringing home the 1st place national title in 2023 and their Division 3 team bringing home the 1st place national title in 2022, the expectation of greatness was set heading into the 2024 season. This group is made up of over 150 athletes that are no strangers to overcoming obstacles. The 23-24 season was…

Entertainment August 8, 2024

Tickets Now Available for the 12th Annual Soup Crawl Benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank

By Ben Polk— MUNCIE, IN—Tickets for the highly anticipated 12th Annual Soup Crawl are now available at curehunger.org/soupcrawl. Join Second Harvest Food Bank and PrimeTrust Credit Union on Thursday, October 3rd, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., in downtown Muncie for an evening of delicious soups, community spirit, and support for kids and their families facing food insecurity in East Central Indiana. This year’s Soup Crawl will feature a wide array of soups crafted by talented local chefs and restaurants. Attendees can savor and vote for their favorite creations, while enjoying the festivities of Arts Walk. All proceeds from the…

Non-Profit August 7, 2024

Mary’s Miles/RCM 5k Fun Run: A Community Event for Recovery and Remembrance

By Lisa Roossien— MUNCIE, IN – On Saturday, August 24th, Tuhey Park will be the setting for a special community event of healing and celebration. The Mary’s Miles / RCM 5k fun run, scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon, is not just a race but a community gathering in support of a vital local cause. Recovery Café Muncie (RCM) is a nonprofit organization in downtown Muncie that is making a huge impact on the lives of our most vulnerable community members. RCM welcomes anyone who is in recovery from anything – whether mental illness, substance use, homelessness, grief, hunger, or…

Health August 7, 2024

Walmart is Hosting Wellness Day at its Pharmacies Across the Nation on Saturday, Aug. 3

By Walmart— BENTONVILLE, ARK– Nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide are hosting Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to help families prioritize their health this back-to-school season. Customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings as well as affordable immunizations like flu, HPV, tetanus, hepatitis and more. Select stores will also feature vision screenings making it even easier for customers to access the resources they need. “As a back-to-school destination, Walmart’s Wellness Day provides a unique opportunity for families to streamline health needs and school supply shopping,” said Kevin Host, Walmart’s Senior…

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