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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.
Easter bunny available for photo opps
Angie’s Baker’y is collaborating with the non-profit organization Kaitlyn’s Hope to provide a free Easter event for families. The Easter bunny will be hopping his way to the Baker’y on Saturday, April 3.
Month to celebrate strength, ambition, courage
Each year, March is designated as National Women’s month with a special presidential proclamation to honor the achievements of American women. This celebration began nationally in 1981 with a week in March being declared as Women’s History Week. In 1987 a new bill was passed which proclaimed the entire month of March as Women’s History Month which helps to celebrate the contributions women had made in a variety of fields.
City Hall reopens for public use
Mayor Steve Slack recently announced that City Hall and Rising Sun Municipal Utilities offices are open to the public as of March 5. Although appointments will no longer be required, they are strongly urged for safety reasons.
Death Notices
Travis Michael Webster, age 32, of Carrollton, Kentucky, formerly of Switzerland County, Indiana, tragically passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021, in the Kentucky river and was found on Friday, March 5, 2021. Arrangements entrusted to Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home.
RS presses title-bound Spartans
SHELBYVILLE - Posting its first state tournament win since the 2014-15 season, Rising Sun boys basketball advance to last Friday’s Class A Sectional 60 semifinal round to give eventual champion Southwestern (Hanover) a run for its money, 51-48.