Philip Ruxton

Philip Ruxton II

Philip Ruxton II, 84, of Rising Sun, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his residence. Phil was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 9, 1937, a son of the late Jane (Davis) Ruxton and William W.

Death Notices

Melba Dean “Deannie” Noel, age 76, of Versailles, Indiana, formerly of Vevay, Indiana, all of her life, passed away at 11:17 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the King’s Daughters’ Hospital in Madison, Indiana. Arrangements entrusted to Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home.

Mark Drury

You can find everything in Aurora

Nestled between the mighty Ohio River and the rolling hills of Southeastern Indiana is the city of Aurora. Settled over 200 years ago, Aurora has maintained a smalltown community charm while transforming to meet the demands of a changing world. Everything from Walmart to a family-run cafe can be found in Aurora.

IHSAA BOYS BASKETBALL SECTIONALS

March 2-6 (Times TBA) CLASS A Sectional 60 At Southwestern (Shelby) TUESDAY, MARCH 2 G1: Oldenburg Academy vs. Morristown WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3 G2: Waldron vs.

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Boys basketball draws Mohawks in Sectional 60

INDIANAPOLIS - Rising Sun boys basketball will enter its “second season” in the second round of next week’s IHSAA Class A Sectional 60 at Southwestern (Shelby), drawing a rematch with Waldron next Wednesday night, March 3.

Rising Sun senior guard Chris Bowne (30) shoots a three from the wing in the Shiners’ 65-43 Saturday night loss at Southwestern (Shelby), the site of next week’s Class A Sectional 60 state tournament opener. MASON J. UHLMANSIEK

Skid at 4 entering final week

SHELBYVILLE - Rising Sun boys basketball had the unfortunate timing to face some of the toughest foes on its schedule down the stretch of the regular season, taking a 4-game slide into the final week of the regular season.

Shakira Grubbs

Grubbs is assistant vice president of recruitment

Ivy Tech Community College has named Shakira Grubbs as the college’s statewide assistant vice president of Recruitment, effective March 1. Grubbs currently serves as vice chancellor for Enrollment Services and Student Success at the Lawrenceburg Campus.

What’s Going On

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Community Foundation grants applications online

The 2021 Ohio County Community Foundation (OCCF) Perpetual Grant Program applications are available online at www.occfrisingsun.com. OCCF grants are available to non-profit organizations whose projects/programs benefit the residents of Ohio County.