News
‘Operation Rusty Cherub’ nets multiple arrests
Information SubmittedMADISON – Two people from Rising Sun have been arrested for their involvement of an altercation at this year’s Madison Regatta.According to the Versailles Post of the Indiana State Police, the two – Elizabeth A. Whelan, 36, and Toby W. Hughes, 47, were among 13 arrested during a multi-state warrant sweep Oct. 21 named…
Schools
Foundation awards community grants
Information SubmittedRISING SUN – The Ohio County Community Foundation awarded a total of $44,270.38 in Community Grants to 11 local non-profits during the second grant cycle of 2026. Each organization could request up to $5,000.The following grants were funded through the Ohio County Today & Tomorrow Endowment Fund, created by the city of Rising Sun…
Sports
Racing for hardware: Harrison cross country collecting trophies
By Dick Maloney Contributor HARRISON – With decreased opportunities to win postseason hardware, one of the better cross country programs in recent Harrison High School history made up for it during the regular season. As in independent, Harrison has no league meet in which to compete, and expansion and realignment of divisions by the Ohio…