Here’s a Look Back in Time
140 Years Ago Saturday, March 26, 1881 Noble Calhoun of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Patriot, was recently robbed of about $13,700 in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was the proceeds of two flatboat loads of staves.
This and That
This past two weeks was spring break. My family and I went to Okaloosa Island, Florida. We did many activities including the beach, Gulfarium, alligator beach, turkey trail, and eating lots of shrimp. My favorite part was the food.
Rising Sun foundation awards grants
The Rising Sun Regional Foundation awarded a total of $211,546 in 11 new grants in the first quarter of 2021. These grants included are: • $26,698 to Rising Sun/ Ohio County Community School Corporation toward the replacement of a tractor and projector/projector screen; • $5,000 to Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation for the expansion of its Biomedical Science curriculum; • $40,000 to the City of Rising Sun toward safety and security improvements at Heritage Hall; $15,805 to Rising Sun-Ohio County Senior Citizens Housing toward the replacement of electric panels; • $4,893 to Ripley County Communications Center for the purchase of headset equipment; • $40,000 to Napoleon Volunteer Fire Company toward the purchase of a new fire truck; • $14,850 to Ohio County Rescue for the purchase of a chest compression system; • $10,000 to the Versailles Volunteer Fire Department toward the purchase of new helmets; • $36,600 to Otter Creek Township Fire Department for the purchase of first responder/medic supply bags, pagers, and radios; • $12,700 to Ripley County Humane Society toward the replacement of dog doors at the shelter; and • $5,000 to Batesville Area Arts Council toward a permanent support structure for its public art projects.
Ohio County Community Foundation scholarship application available
The application for 2021 Ohio County Community Foundation Community/ Junior College scholarship Cycle I is currently available. The application can be found on the Foundations website; click on scholarships at the top of the page and then select Junior/ Community College from the drop-down menu.
It was students Time to Bloom on spring break
Although the last two days of spring break for students in Rising Sun schools were spent making up snow days via e-learning, students at the Ohio County Elementary/Middle School enjoyed eight days packed with fun before school started back up.
Art council calling for annual exhibition entries
The Dearborn Highlands Arts Council is calling for entries for artists in any medium 18 or older for Spring Into Art, an annual judged exhibition. There will be cash awards.
Survey helps to define digital needs
The Southeastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission is looking for public input on a digital inclusion survey from those living its nine-county region, including Dearborn and Ohio counties. In partnership with the Purdue Center for Regional Development, the regional planning commission is working to develop a regional digital inclusion plan.
Hoosiers deserve safe, modern rail infrastructure
As the “Crossroads of America,” the Hoosier State’s rail industry is one of the busiest in the nation, holding true to our nickname with thousands of miles of Class I railroad tracks and over 328 million tons of freight moved annually. Our rail system is a source of pride for the Sixth District, boosting our economy and serving as an example of hard work and innovation to the rest of our nation.
RISING SUN/OCEMS SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES 2021
Rising Sun HS SHINERS Boys & Girls Varsity Track & Field 2021 Schedule APRIL 6 - RS/Milan/ Switz.Co./Southwestern at South Dearborn, 5 p.m. 8 - RS/JCD at Switzerland Co., 5 p.m.
ORVC GIRLS SWIMMING 2020-21 ALL-CONFERENCE
50 YD FREE - Olivia Kavanaugh (SR) :28.85 100 YD FREE - Ariel Haessig (M) :59.25 200 YD FREE - Julia Worcester (SW) 2:11.25 500 YD FREE - Emilee Knueven (M) 5:52.26 100 YD FLY - Belle Crawford (SW) 1:06.39 100 YD BREAST - Maddy Meyer (RS) 1:26.03 100 YD BACK - Sophie Thomas (M) 1:06.61 200 YD IM - Ariel Haessig (M) 2:28.88 200 YD FREE RELAY - South Ripley 1:59.23 Emma Morris Olivia Kavanaugh Sophie Guenther Darcie Diem 200 YD MEDLEY RELAY - Milan 2:08.63 Emilee Knueven Ariel Haessig Sophie Thomas Chloe Hunter 400 YD FREE RELAY - Milan 4:16.59 Sophie Thomas Mackinze Deffinger Emilee Knueven Ariel Haessig GIRLS TEAM SCORES Milan 81 Rising Sun 60 South Ripley 57 Southwestern 50 Switzerland Co. 38 COACH OF THE YEAR Steve Stock (Milan) MENTAL ATTITUDE AWARD Belle Crawford (Southwestern).