No dinner, but chamber still makes awards

We all know 2020 provided unique challenges across the board. One of the casualties was the Chamber annual dinner. The chamber still felt it is important to honor individuals and businesses who went above and beyond in 2020.

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New vaccine is as good as other two

It is not known if Dearborn County will receive the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine. “All I know is that the state is getting some,” said Dearborn County Health Director Dr.

Tom DeVille with his daughter Camille Boyken. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Tom DeVille honored for his leadership

Tom DeVille, co-owner of DeVille’s Pharmacies, is the 2020 recipient of the Bowl of Hygeia. Established in 1958, the Bowl of Hygeia Award recognizes pharmacists who possess outstanding records of civic leadership in their communities and encourages pharmacists to take active roles in their communities.

Transmission line work will impact I-275

Duke Energy will replace and upgrade a power line across Interstate 275 the first three weekends in March, impacting southbound and northbound lanes beginning March 6 through March 21, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekend day, weather permitting.

Lawrenceburg homecoming king and queen, Connor Bellamy and Evelyn McAndrew,

Lawrenceburg royals

PHOTOS BY BETTY TAYLOR Congrats to the Lawrenceburg High School basketball homecoming king and queen, Connor Bellamy and Evelyn McAndrew, above. The prince and princess, below, were Aiden Gilmour and Sarah McAndrew..

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Paul Strasser, left, helps others at the Red Wolf Sanctuary with a juvenile bald eagle found in Manchester Township in Dearborn County. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Juvenile bald eagle recovering at Red Wolf Sanctuary

Through the collaborative efforts of the Manchester Volunteer Fire Department and the staff at the Red Wolf Sanctuary, a juvenile bald eagle was rescued and is now recovering at its new home. A girl passerby spotted the bird of prey near the edge of a road where it was said to have only been able to run up and down hill, across the road, and through a yard.

River watch is on

With river levels expected to reach 54 feet this week, Rising Sun really won’t be affected much. According to Rising Sun Utilities Superintendent Scott Henry, the river levels would have to reach the high 50s for anything to really have an impact.

SUBMITTED PHOTO John, Carmen, and Bella Niehaus host Karen Lovern, Kevin Fancher and Tim Hillman at their home in Haiti. Carmen is the principal at Sonlight Academy; and Carmen and John adopted Bella.

Haiti trips provide spiritual fulfillment

Rising Sun native Tim Hillman arrived home last week after his most recent missionary trip to Sonlight Academy in Haiti, where he has sponsored many children and even a couple of American teachers. The sponsorships allow the Haitian kids to get a top-notch education, as the academy is one of the best school in northwest Haiti.