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Parks’ revenue drops from 2019
Parks Director Jamie Bell recently presented her 2020 year end report to Rising Sun City Council, and it was not all good. She explained last year’s revenue was off by about 50%; the board brought in $21,496.40, a decrease of $18,570.60 from 2019, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Progress: Harrison continues economic development and steady popluation growth despite experiencing shutdowns
Harrison, located on the I-74 corridor between Indianapolis and Cincinnati, remains one of the fastest growing communities in Hamilton County. With easy access to the interstate, Greater Cincinnati International Airport (30 min.) and downtown Cincinnati (25 min.), residents and businesses can take advantage of all the Cincinnati region has to offer.
Death Notices
Martha (Reid) McKee, age 85, of Vevay, Indiana, passed away at 3:15 a.m., Sunday, January 31, 2021, at the Swiss Villa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Vevay, Indiana. Arrangements entrusted to Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home.
Progress: A lot of optimism in Southwest schools
The end of a trying year marks the start of what Southwest Local Schools Superintendent John Hamstra calls a game changing year for the district. Hamstra said he is proud of the work the school has done, especially during a pandemic, and he looks forward to the year ahead.
Roeder: snow days over e-learning
Rising Sun Ohio Count Community Schools Superintendent Branden Roeder told parents in an email there are two reasons why the corporation does not use e-learning days when the weather is bad – kids need to be kids and e-learning is not as effective as in-class instruction.
Progress: Harrison mayor looking for a full schedule in 2021
Harrison Mayor Bill Neyer experienced one of the most unique years serving in 2020. The pandemic has everything to do with it.
Health departments take over COVID
The COVID-19 testing site on Wilson Creek Road in Aurora is now being run by the health departments of Dearborn and Ohio counties. The counties took over all testing in the county Monday, closing the bus that was parked at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds.
Progress: Harrison Twp. ready to tackle road issues
Last year can be summed up through a variety of challenges. Harrison Township took a huge hit at the end of 2020, Trustee Tom Losekamp said.
Biggest Loser coming back for another round in 2021
Rising Sun City Council has approved the popular weight loss contest, the Biggest Loser, for 2021. The contest has been held for the past several years and is a 14-week competition in which participants weigh in each week to see who has lost the most weight.