The application for 2021 Ohio County Community Foundation Community/ Junior College scholarship Cycle I is currently available. The application can be found on the Foundations website; click on scholarships at the top of the page and then select Junior/ Community College from the drop-down menu.
The Rising Sun Regional Foundation awarded a total of $211,546 in 11 new grants in the first quarter of 2021. These grants included are: • $26,698 to Rising Sun/ Ohio County Community School Corporation toward the replacement of a tractor and projector/projector screen; • $5,000 to Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation for the expansion of its Biomedical Science curriculum; • $40,000 to the City of Rising Sun toward safety and security improvements at Heritage Hall; $15,805 to Rising Sun-Ohio County Senior Citizens Housing toward the replacement of electric panels; • $4,893 to Ripley County Communications Center for the purchase of headset equipment; • $40,000 to Napoleon Volunteer Fire Company toward the purchase of a new fire truck; • $14,850 to Ohio County Rescue for the purchase of a chest compression system; • $10,000 to the Versailles Volunteer Fire Department toward the purchase of new helmets; • $36,600 to Otter Creek Township Fire Department for the purchase of first responder/medic supply bags, pagers, and radios; • $12,700 to Ripley County Humane Society toward the replacement of dog doors at the shelter; and • $5,000 to Batesville Area Arts Council toward a permanent support structure for its public art projects.
The Rising Sun American Legion will have an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 3, at Shiner Park soccer fields.
Rising Sun is taking applications for seasonal positions with the Street Department and Community Pool. Interested parties should pick up an application from City Hall at 200 N. Walnut St. or print one from the city’s website at www. cityofrisingsun.com.
Dearborn Highlands Arts Council 2021 Youth Art winners have been selected. This year’s winners are: • Harper Slayback (Homeschool), • Ayla Pearson (Greendale Middle School), • Abigail Bowling (East Central High School), and • Best of Show winner Isabelle Lowry (East Central High School).
The Ohio County Soil and Water Conservation District presented its essay contest winners from eighth graders at Ohio County Elementary Middle School First-place winner was Alyssa Ayers, who received a trophy and a $100 savings bond. Alyssa is the daughter of Ken and Tiffany Ayers.
Hillforest Museum reopens for its 65 th season on Thursday, April 1. Hillforest offers guided tours of the Victorian home 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The March 11 meeting of Salem Hilltoppers was hosted by Judy Riddell following COVID safety guidelines. Hostess Judy Riddell shared an inspirational moment with a Charlie Chaplin reading.
Southeastern Indiana REMC will hold its 82nd annual meeting, virtually, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 30.
The Indiana House of Representatives recently voted unanimously to advance legislation co-authored by State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) granting surviving spouses the ability to obtain a Purple Heart license plate in honor of their loved ones.