Library shows off during tour
KPC Architectural Products Inc. recently stopped by the Ohio County Public Library and gave a public shout out, saying they adored the library tour.
Pitching for a veteran
The Sons of the American Legion will kick off its spring horseshoe tournaments Thursday, April 8. This year the games will be a bit less competitive in that one of their greatest pitchers passed away earlier this month at his apartment in Rising Sun.
Family moves cross country back home
If you’ve been seeking a master glazier, then you’re in luck. The Kirk Jones family recently moved to Ohio County from Southern California and with them they bring more than 50 years combined work experience in the industry, plenty of resources, and they are eager to meet the needs of the community.
Death Notices
Eula Faye (Booker) Butler, age 59, of Moorefield, Indiana, was found deceased at 5:13 p.m., Sunday, March 21, 2021, at her residence. Arrangements entrusted to Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home.
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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.