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Kyra Hall to UIndy swimming

East Central High School senior swimming standout Kyra Hall (seated, center) recently signed an NCAA Division II national letter of intent with the University of Indianapolis. Joining her, also seated, were grandparents Mahendra and Kailash Patel. Standing, from left, are mom Bella Hall, sisters Sierra and Tara Hall and EC head coach Brandon Loveless. Kyra plans to pursue an Athletic Training degree at UIndy. The Greyhounds’ women’s swimming and diving team competes in the Great Lakes Athletic Conference. EC ATHLETICS

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Historic investments in K-12 students, education

Indiana entered 2021 cautiously optimistic, and as more Hoosiers head back to work and are vaccinated, projections indicate our state’s economy will continue to get stronger by the day. Thanks to nearly a decade of conservative budgeting and reserves to protect the state during economic downturns, our economy is certainly bouncing back. Indiana’s fiscal strength is reflected in the next two-year state budget, which makes historic investments in K-12 education, all while reducing taxpayer-funded debt and providing opportunities for future tax cuts.

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Rising Sun High School first semester honor roll

A’s Grade 9: Kinzie Bailey, Abigail Kremer, Tucker Levi, Nora Powell, Rachel Schwing, Alyssa Simpson, Alayna Walcott, Vanessa Woodruff Grade 10: Kieran Groover, Sidney Halloran, Maddy Meyer, Maggie Meyung, Baylee Morris, Ruby Thompson, Ethan Warr, Kaitlyn Wilson Grade 11: Maddie Bailey, Josie Bell, Elizabeth Jenkins, Anabel Lillie, Odin Morris, Mason Taylor Grade 12: Landon Cole, Hayley Davis, Jessica Dresmann, Chloe Fletcher, Emma Taylor, Maddi Wilson A’s and B’s Grade 9: Kiera Anglin, Cloe Ballard, Avery Boes, Ani Edwards, Nate Elliott, Cameron Garvey, Caden Gilmore, Allison Givan, Megan Hayes, Keira Holbrook, Breiah Lange, Caydence Morris, Jenna Peelman, Breanna Reed, Emma Russell, Duncan Uhlmansiek Grade 10: Caroline Barnard, Natalie Beever, Isabelle Davis, Zander Hayes, Dylan Martin, Peyton Merica, Brady Works Grade 11: Mackenzie Annis, Allison Bailey, Sara Bedunah, Rocio Bernabe-Perez, Maddy Bovard, Taylor Carrigan, Ella Eldridge, Gavin Gilb, Will Hayes, Kelsey Hillman, Jonathan Jimenez, Meranda Lozier, Niko Manologlou, Cora Poling, Kaitlyn Reed, Isabel Siekman, Ethan Snelling, Christina Wallick, Brylee Wentz Grade 12: Riley Barth, Ashley Bowne, Chris Bowne, Emily Camden, Sam Copeland, Steven Courter, Lisa Cutter, Cyrus McComas, Travis Partin, Gavyn Pater, Kolton Smith, Shelby Stogsdill, Ashlee Turner, Marissa Vecchiola, Vada Walston, Brandon Weaver.

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Death Notices

Russell Lee Randall, 80, of Greendale, Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021, at St. Andrews Health Campus in Batesville, Indiana.

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ORVC SOFTBALL STANDINGS

OHIO RIVER VALLEY CONFERENCE Varsity Softball Maxpreps.com (Through April 26) Recent scores: FRIDAY, APRIL 23 Austin 33, M. Shawe 4 (5 in.) Madison 15, S’western 2 (5 in.) Milan 13, South Decatur 7 South Ripley 14, JCD 1 (5 in.) * SATURDAY, APRIL 24 RISING SUN 15, S.

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Right, Virgil Neaman sold Neaman Floral shop after over 50 years of serving the community. Above, Neaman Floral that will be getting a new name – Sun Rise Garden, Floral and Gift Center. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

New name for Rising Sun floral shop

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.

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