Keeping up
All Hoosiers age 16 and older will be eligible to receive a COVID vaccination as of Wednesday, March 31 - provided that the State of Indiana receives a large increase in the amount of vaccine from the federal government.
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Death Notices
Jeanette M. (Brothers) Paduano, 83, from Rising Sun, Indiana, passed away March 15th 2021.
Bridge projects closing Ind. 46 most of summer
Work on two bridges on Ind. 46 within miles of each other will close the road in both places and cause detours in the St.
Catfish tourney sign-ups open April 1
Online pre-registration for the 16th annual catfish tournament sponsored by the Ohio Valley River Cats will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 1. The tournament is schedule for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11 and 12.
Legion having Easter egg hunt
The Rising Sun American Legion will have an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 3, at Shiner Park soccer fields.
Scouts race their pinewood cars
Rising Sun Cub Scouts enjoyed one of their favorite events Saturday, March 13 – the annual Pinewood Derby. This year, the derby, at the Ohio County Historical Society and Museum, as with everything else, looked a bit different this year.
City is hiring
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.
Fish fries thrive during the pandemic
COVID-19 can’t stop people from indulging in fish for Lent on Fridays this spring. Fish is cooking all over the area despite the pandemic.
Arts council selects four winners of exhibit
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).
O’Mara awarded contract to pave city streets
Dave O’Mara Contractor was awarded the bid to pave Rising Sun streets this summer as part of the Community Crossings grant. Rising Sun City Council voted for the O’Mara contract after three bids came in on the project.