Cole Academic All-State 1st team
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Rising Sun senior Landon Cole earned Academic All-State first team honors from the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association, announced March 17.
RSHS baseball listed in coaches’ preseason poll
INDIANAPOLIS - Rising Sun High School baseball, which takes the field for the first time since 2019 when its hosts Lawrenceburg next Wednesday, March 31, has received votes in the coaches association preseason poll for 2021.
Salem Hilltoppers March meeting
The March 11 meeting of Salem Hilltoppers was hosted by Judy Riddell following COVID safety guidelines. Hostess Judy Riddell shared an inspirational moment with a Charlie Chaplin reading.
Sorority meets, selects slate of officers
Phi Beta Psi Sorority, Theta Lambda Chapter, met Monday, March 8, at the Ohio County Public Library. President Pat Kinnett presided over the meeting with 13 members present.
Hillforest opening for its 65 th year
Hillforest Museum reopens for its 65 th season on Thursday, April 1. Hillforest offers guided tours of the Victorian home 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Winning soil and water essays
The Ohio County Soil and Water Conservation District presented its essay contest winners from eighth graders at Ohio County Elementary Middle School First-place winner was Alyssa Ayers, who received a trophy and a $100 savings bond. Alyssa is the daughter of Ken and Tiffany Ayers.
North burned in gas explosion
140 Years Ago Saturday, March 19, 1881 The steamer, U.P. Schenck, took on hay for Pate & Gregory and J.W.
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).
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.
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.