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Daughtery signs with Grizzlies

South Dearborn High School football senior offensive tackle Andy Daugherty (seated, center) recently signed an NCAA Division III letter of intent with Franklin College. Joining him, also seated, from left, were grandfather Jon Libbert, mom Beth Daugherty, dad Chris Daugherty and brother Jacob Daugherty. Second row, from left, are SD coaches Kenny Higgins, Brayden Milish, head coach Rand Ballart, Albert Larkin and Jackson Bond. Andy earned 3 varsity football letters for the Knights and was named team captain, earning All-County and All-EIAC honors, SD’s Most Valuable Lineman award, Mental Attitude award and Special Scholar Awards. In the weight room, he’s also a member of the Ultimate Knight Club, as well as the owner of a 4.0 cumulative GPA in the classroom. Franklin’s Grizzlies compete in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. SD ATHLETICS

Ace in practice sets tone for SD medalist South

RISING SUN - South Dearborn High School golfer Brady South probably felt Monday was going to be a good day when he hit a hole-in-one on No. 9 in a practice round at The Links at Rising Star.

South Dearborn senior Alley Lunsford, shown making a tag at third base earlier this season, drove in 5 runs in the Lady Knights’ 14-5 win over Rising Sun Tuesday. SANDRA LUNSFORD

Lunsford drives home 5

AURORA - After leading 8-0 early, South Dearborn softball seemed on the verge of a blowout victory over visiting Rising Sun Tuesday. But Coach Anna Eggleston’s Lady Knights (4-5), who had dropped 4 of their previous 5 games, had to get that old sinking feeling again when the Shiners (6-4) rallied for a total of 5 runs in the fourth through sixth innings.

EC senior Megan Kincer breaks into her home run trot after smacking a 3-run home run in the Lady Trojans’ 7-0, 5-inning EIAC win over Rushville Tuesday afternoon. SANDY MAHONEY

Hatmaker spins perfect game for EC

ST. LEON - East Central freshman Lexi Hatmaker pitched a perfect game 7-0 victory over Rushville Tuesday to up the 11-3 Lady Trojans’ conference record to 5-0.

Fishing Derby on May 8

New Alsace Conservation Club’s 33rd annual Fishing Derby will be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Court News

Circuit And Superior II Courts March 26-April 1 Divorce Decree The following have been granted dissolution of marriage; Perry L. Todd Jr.

Park Board to renew Arnold’s Creek lease

Rising Sun Project Manager Mike Northcutt told the city’s Board of Works that he had received communication regarding the expiration of the Arnold’s Creek lease. The lease is generally dealt with by the Park Board, Director Jamie Bell asked as to whether or not the city would continue to mow if the lease was renewed.

Gabe Wells, Duncan Uhlmansiek and Rhiannon Clark working together to collect trash on the riverfront. TIFFANY CLARK/THE RECORDER AND NEWS

Cub Scouts caught cleaning riverfront

Over the last couple of weeks groups of Cub Scouts have been scouring the riverfront for garbage to add to their bags. Each year, the Scouts participate in the Ohio River Sweep to keep the area looking sharp and free of trash.

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.