Articles by Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit August 6, 2015

Ball Brothers Foundation Announces Rapid Grant Awards

By: Jud Fisher and Donna Munchel— Over twenty organizations have recently been awarded Rapid Grants by Ball Brothers Foundation. The grants are designed to provide funding in the amount of $5,000 or less to help organizations launch a new program or project, purchase equipment, address safety needs, or take advantage of special opportunities. Among the grants recently awarded were several to support early childhood education. A $2,500 grant to Back to School Teachers Store will allow the organization to pilot a…

Education August 6, 2015

Back to School Heroes and Helpers to be Held August 8th

By: Ana Maria Pichardo— The annual Back to School Heroes and Helpers, formerly known as Back to School Shop with a Cop, event will be held Saturday August 8th, 2015. Children are selected by the Salvation Army and their organization assists in shopping with children on that day. Muncie Crime Stoppers has raised the funding through grants from several local companies and foundations. Funding has also been obtained by Crime Stopper Board members who sold raffle tickets for a cash…

Non-Profit August 5, 2015

Ball Brothers Foundation Accepting Nominations for Fisher Governance Award

By: Jud Fisher— Ball Brothers Foundation is accepting nominations through August 15 for its annual John W. and Janice B. Fisher Governance Award which recognizes the important role that board members play in the governance of nonprofit organizations. The award honors the efforts of a single board member of a Delaware County nonprofit organization whose strategic planning and oversight skills have contributed to the organization’s mission, financial stability, and general effectiveness. Included in the honor is a $10,000 grant to…

Education August 2, 2015

Muncie Central Senior Charlie Murphy is No Ordinary Eagle Scout

By: Mike Rhodes— Charlie Murphy is no ordinary Eagle Scout. Not by a long shot. To become an Eagle Scout, one must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges, complete an Eagle Scout Community Project and take a leadership role for a set amount of time in a Boy Scout Troop. Charlie needed 21 merit badges to obtain his Eagle Scout designation. He earned 137—every badge the Boy Scout program offers. His sash is completely covered—front and back—with brightly colored,…

Business August 2, 2015

Dr. John Fallon Appointed to Lead Cintas Project

By: Mike Wolfe Progress continues on the former Cintas property in downtown Muncie. Dr. John Fallon has been appointed as the Executive Director and Development Coordinator for Sustainable Muncie Corporation. The Cintas Initiative is the Corporation’s first major project. Fallon, who retired from his position as Associate Vice President for Economic Development and Community Engagement at Ball State University, begins his assignment during mid-July. The appointment was made official by Michael Wolfe, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Ontario Systems…

Education July 31, 2015

Tom Jarvis Talks About the New School Year Plus Full MCS Registration Schedule

This Week in Delaware County is a radio program produced and hosted by Steve Lindell, Vice President / Station Manager for Woof Boom Radio. It is a public affairs program, with interview topics that range from healthier living, community events, government officials, and topics that generally do not receive as much publicity as they deserve. In short, this is the audio version of Munciejournal.com. The audio below is an excerpt from This Week in Delaware County. Below you’ll hear Tom…

Education July 31, 2015

Yorktown (Team Indiana) Girls Softball Team on WLBC this Morning

Yorktown JAA (Team Indiana) Girls Softball Team and Coaches were live on WLBC this morning. Fun time and great group of kids! Listen to Steve Lindell’s audio interview with the team, broadcast live this morning, July 31st. Click below to hear the audio. Photo Gallery Below. Click on any picture to begin.

Positivity July 30, 2015

What People are Saying About the Muncie Journal

By: Mike Rhodes— When we started planning for the launch of the Muncie Journal, we openly discussed the issue of whether or not to allow user comments on our stories. It did not take us long to decide not to. We felt that there were numerous other options for people to share and comment on Muncie Journal stories via social media. So far, that decision has been a good one. The lack of commenting directly on the site keeps the…

Misc July 30, 2015

Yorktown’s Major Girls Softball (Team Indiana) Falls Just Short Against Team Iowa

By: Casey Stanley— The stage was set. I’m talking movie script type stuff. At stake? A trip to the Little League® Softball World Series. Win or go home. The #1 and #2 seeds squaring off in the championship game. Two undefeated tourney teams who had breezed through their first five tournament games. A core group of local kids – coached by their dads – who’ve played together with this goal in mind since they were six. A starting pitcher who…

Misc July 29, 2015

Yorktown JAA (Team Indiana) Defeats Team Michigan and is One Win Shy of the Little League® World Series

By: Casey Stanley— Team Indiana (Yorktown JAA), the #2 seed, jumped on the #3 seed, Team Michigan, early and managed to hang on 7-3 to earn its first ever birth in the Little League® Majors (12U) Softball Regional Tournament Championship game. The contest pits Team Iowa and Team Indiana, the tournaments #1 and #2 seeds, respectively, in a showdown Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. in Indianapolis. The winner of the game earns the right to represent the Little League’s Central…

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