Design walks class to nationwide contest
Whether it be scholarships, contests, or other unique opportunities, Rising Sun High School’s art teacher Amberly King is constantly researching and scouring for things that her students can relate to.
Beau brings home the dough, school benefits
“Awesome was this day when I was able to give back to the school and teachers who made me who I am today,” said Beau Jackson after donated $2,500 to the Ohio County Elementary/ Middle School library.
County lining up for COVID vaccine
Registration for the COVID-19 vaccine was recently opened for those in the community aged 50 years old and older. With this, the Ohio County Health Department surpassed 1,500 vaccines administered.
Gerald Bueford “Bush” White
Gerald Bueford “Bush” White, 96, of Rising Sun, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at The Waters of Rising Sun. Bush was born in Switzerland County, Indiana, on Nov.
Larry Clifton Hastings
Larry Clifton Hastings, 83, of Moores Hill, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his residence. Larry was born in Ohio County, Indiana on July 4, 1937, a son of the late Florence (Clifton) Hastings and Ezra Stewart Hastings.
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Even llamas and alpaca are going virtual
Purdue Extension will host the second annual Southeastern Indiana Llama and Alpaca Conference virtually from 9:30 am.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 20.
A place to go to swap out prom dresses
Want a dress for the prom or a special occasion? Simply bring in one to ReProm Dress Exchange in the Creation Station at the Dearborn County Recycling Center where you can swap rather than buy. Founded nine years ago, several women thought there was so much waste in buying a dress that is only purchased for a one-time use.
Superintendent of Public Instruction gives Roeder a shoutout
Rising Sun Schools Superintendent Branden Roeder was recently one of 24 administrators of the Southeastern Indiana School Study Council to get a pat on the back from the Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jennifer McCormick.
Donation to help restore old coal office
A grant application from Ohio County Historical Society and Museum has been submitted to the Indiana State Historical Society, according to society director Cliff Thies. Thies requested $7,500 to help restore an old coal office saved from destruction and placed at the museum.