Work on Dam 38 ordered closed, workers discharged
140 Years Ago Saturday, March 12, 1881 A house was moved from William Hunter’s farm to Rising Sun, Thursday, and anchored near the dwelling of James Daly, in the west end. It belongs to Mrs.
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Friendship State Bank helping Kids Discovery Factory
Friendship State Bank pledged $25,000 toward Kids Discovery Factory’s creation of an interactive STEAM discovery center. “We believe KDF is going to be a great asset to Batesville and all of southeastern Indiana,” according to Katie Sparks, marketing coordinator for Friendship State Bank, Kids Discovery Factory recognizes the value of the donation beyond its financial impact.
It’s fish fry season
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.
Schools have no COVID cases
For the first time this school year, the Southwest Local School District had zero reported cases of COVID-19. Superintendent John Hamstra said this is big for the district after one of the hardest years in his 21-year career.
Soil, water district honors essay winners, farmers
The Ohio County Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual meeting virtually this year on March 12 at the Rising Sun Community Center. Mark Manifold, chairman of the board, welcomed guests as they logged on to the event.
Schools want help in opposing legislation
Those that live in southern Indiana are fortunate to live in communities with strong public schools. This has been no more evident than this past year when our schools have been consistently open for business during a global pandemic. We have strong educators that are highly qualified in their specialized fields of academics to provide rigorous instruction preparing students for their postsecondary future whether it be the workforce, college, technical school, apprenticeships, or the military. Other critical services of support such as transportation, meals, supplemental academics for those in need, counseling/social-emotional guidance, career and technical certifications, early college courses, full range of fine arts, clubs/activities and athletics are provided by the public schools within our communities. Approximately 96% of all Hoosier students attend public schools.
EC student attending medical congress
Erika Wells, 16, a sophomore at East Central High School, is a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders on March 20 and 21. The congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields.
New Crosby firefighter brings experience
A new face was sworn into the Crosby Township Fire Department at the township trustees meeting on March 8. Mark Gaynor brings decades of experience to the department, according to Chief Jason Davis.
The Rising Sun honor roll for the third nine weeks:
A’s Grade 9: Kinzie Bailey, Nate Elliott, Tucker Levi, Jenna Peelman, Nora Powell, Emma Russell, Rachel Schwing, Vanessa Woodruff Grade 10: Kieran Groover, Sidney Halloran, Peyton Merica, Madison Meyer, Ruby Thompson, Ethan Warr, Kati Wilson Grade 11: Maddie Bailey, Josie Bell, Maddy Bovard, Kate Jenkins, Mason Taylor, Brylee Wentz Grade 12: Riley Barth, Landon Cole, Hayley Davis, Jessica Dresmann, Chloe Fletcher, Emma Taylor, Maddi Wilson A’s & B’s Grade 9: Kiera Anglin, Avery Boes, Ani Edwards, Megan Hayes, Keira Holbrook, Abbie Kremer, Breiah Lange, Caydence Morris, Breanna Reed, Alyssa Simpson, Duncan Uhlmansiek, Alayna Walcott, Cole Walston, Gabriel Whitaker, Marissa Zahneis Grade 10: Mallery Banschbach, Caroline Grade 10: Mallery Banschbach, Caroline Barnard, Isabelle Davis, Zander Hayes, Maggie Meyung, Baylee Morris, Brady Works Grade 11: Allison Bailey, Sara Bedunah, Shealyn Bell, Taylor Carrigan, Gavin Gilb, Kelsey Hillman, Jonathan Jimenez, Meranda Lozier, Niko Manologlou, Odin Morris, Cora Poling, Kaitlyn Reed, Connor Russell, Isabel Siekman, Ethan Snelling, Tyra Snyder Grade 12: Ashley Bowne, Chris Bowne, Steven Courter, Lisa Cutter, Bethany Mangold, Travis Partin, Gavyn Pater, Julee Sandlin, Shelby Stogsdill, Ashlee Turner, Brandon Weaver, Haley White.
Class skates together
Sally Helton’s elementary gym classes cat Manchester Elementary completed a roller skating unit for grades 2-6. Each student skated once a week for five weeks.