Happy mess day?
It’s not every day that a shipment of greeting cards explode on your lawn, but that’s exactly what happened Sunday, Feb. 28, at the home of Bob and Bobbi Fulcher on Ind.
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River watch is on
With river levels expected to reach 54 feet this week, Rising Sun really won’t be affected much. According to Rising Sun Utilities Superintendent Scott Henry, the river levels would have to reach the high 50s for anything to really have an impact.
You could be the biggest loser
A date has been set to mark the start of this year’s Biggest Loser contest in Rising Sun. The first weigh-in and registration will take place from 9-11 a.m.
Happy Retirements
SUBMITTED PHOTOS Two long-time public servants have recently retired. Just a month shy of 27 years as the director of Payroll for the Rising Sun/Ohio County Community School Corporation, Rita Scudder has retired.
Ride hopes to raise money for Bowman Scholarship
Donald Bowman’s family has vowed to keep his memory alive by providing a scholarship in his honor. Bowman died on Oct.
Relatives looking for family missing for two decades
The recent airing of a podcast and a recently published newspaper article in Mississippi have helped a two-decades old missing persons case that involves an area family gain traction. Missing since late 1999 are four members of the Anderson family: mom Lesley, and her three children, Rachel, Cameron, and Kyle.
OCCF high school scholarship applications available
Applications for the 2021 High School Scholarship Program administered by the Ohio County Community Foundation are available online. Rising Sun High School seniors were distributed information concerning the scholarship program and a scholarship timeline.
Rising Sun Regional Foundation scholarship program is open
Rising Sun High School students are eligible to apply to the Rising Sun Regional Foundation’s 2021 Scholarship Program which will award $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors for the purpose of post-secondary education in any accredited institution of higher learning.
Winter brings cancellations and fun
Recent winter weather has been daunting for some. Students are on their fourth snow day and counting. The Ohio County Board of Commissioners closed the county courthouse, and the public library did the same. COVID vaccinations were even put on hold until the weather cooperated enough to make road conditions safe.
Review points out pros, cons of city
Rising Sun officials recently participated in a River Town Review workshop via a Zoom conference call with the National Park Service, Ohio River Recreation Trail, and other agencies. Those representing Rising Sun included David Hamilton of Ohio County Tourism, Jamie Bell of the Parks Department, Lane Siekman of Economic Development, and Cliff Thies of the Ohio County Historical Society.