Rising Sun Mayor Steve Slack recently signed an executive order proclaiming honor and thanks to Dr. Christopher Walcott, Ohio County health officer, and his staff at the Ohio County Health Department for their “tireless efforts” in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cicadas are somewhat harmless – if you don’t mind high pitch singing for hours on end while you’re trying to enjoy the outdoors. They don’t bite and they aren’t poisonous, and you can actually enjoy them as a nice snack, if you’re into that.
A man who led police on a chase through Dearborn and Ohio counties was expected to have his initial hearing today, May 6, in Ohio County. Brendon J.
Ohio County has been awarded $714,603 and Rising Sun will get $204,432.75 as part of the most recent Indiana Department of Transportation Community Crossing Grant. The county’s matching grant funds will be used to pave Salem Ridge Road and Aberdeen Road.
The Rising Sun Volunteer Fire Department is getting a new truck – but not for at least a year. Fire Chief Kevin Armstrong told City Council the department signed an agreement and paid $254,000 for a chassis and a surety bond for a production date.
The Police Department and the Park Board gave their quarterly reports at the April meeting of the Rising Sun City Council. Police Chief Rodney Rimstidt reported the police department responded to 427 calls for service.
Rising Sun High School students celebrated Prom Saturday, May 1, at the Rising Sun Senior/Community Building. Several were chosen as royalty by their classmates. Juniors Jordan Parsons and Taylor Carrigan, on left, were crowned Prince and Princess, while seniors Ryleigh McAlister and Chris Bowne were Queen and King. Students celebrated after-prom at the Rising Sun Church of Christ where they played different games, winning tickets that they could redeem for prizes, like Amazon gift cards. With Ohio County reverting back to COVID-19 Yellow status, a slight adjustment had to be made for prom preview. It was held at the high school gymnasium as opposed to the church, to allow more room for social distancing. PHOTO BY MASON J. UHLMANSIEK
In honor of Early College High School Week, staff at Rising Sun High School have been highlighting students who have and are currently taking early college classes. Instructors at the school were also featured.
Virgil Neaman celebrated his 50th year as Rising Sun’s florist just two years ago and has now decided to retire the name and sell his business. Before he made the news public, Neaman approached Ronna Billingsley, who has worked alongside him part time for almost 30 years, to inform her of his decision before she heard it through the grapevine.
Over the last couple of weeks groups of Cub Scouts have been scouring the riverfront for garbage to add to their bags. Each year, the Scouts participate in the Ohio River Sweep to keep the area looking sharp and free of trash.