Area students make Alabama’s honors
Jenna Bennett and Jack Orear of Lawrenceburg were named to the President’s List at the University of Alabama. Those making the President’s List have academic records of 4.0 (all A’s)..
Council OK’s Main Street project
At its February meeting, the Rising Sun City Council approved to proceed with the beautification and revitalization project on Main street. The project includes 16 tree boxes with trees, 16 benches, and 30 waste can lids.
Review points out pros, cons of city
Rising Sun officials recently participated in a River Town Review workshop via a Zoom conference call with the National Park Service, Ohio River Recreation Trail, and other agencies. Those representing Rising Sun included David Hamilton of Ohio County Tourism, Jamie Bell of the Parks Department, Lane Siekman of Economic Development, and Cliff Thies of the Ohio County Historical Society.
Winter brings cancellations and fun
Recent winter weather has been daunting for some. Students are on their fourth snow day and counting. The Ohio County Board of Commissioners closed the county courthouse, and the public library did the same. COVID vaccinations were even put on hold until the weather cooperated enough to make road conditions safe.
Death Notices
Rebecca Lynn “Becky” (Hiatt) Richards, age 54, of Vevay, Indiana, passed away at 8:15 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at the Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Arrangements entrusted to Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home.
Homemade Donations
Ohio County EMS nurse Jamie Works and Ohio County Extension Homemakers Charlotte DeVille and Sara Richard with over 60 items that Ohio County Extension Homemakers donated for Make A Difference Week. The items given to the schools included snacks, gloves, hats, socks and undergarments.
Honor Roll
Rising Sun High School honor roll for the second nine weeks of 2020-2021 school year. A’s Grade 9: Nate Elliott, Tucker Levi, Nora Powell, Rachel Schwing, Alyssa Simpson, Alayna Walcott, Vanessa Woodruff Grade 10: Sidney Halloran, Maddy Meyer, Maggie Meyung, Ruby Thompson, Ethan Warr, Kaitlyn Wilson Grade 11: Maddie Bailey, Josie Bell, Maddy Bovard, Kate Jenkins, Meranda Lozier, Odin Morris, Mason Taylor Grade 12: Brooke Benning, Landon Cole, Hayley Davis, Jessica Dresmann, Emma Taylor, Maddi Wilson A’s and B’s Grade 9: Kiera Anglin, Kinzie Bailey, Avery Boes, Ani Edwards, Cameron Garvey, Caden Gilmore, Allison Givan, Megan Hayes, Keira Holbrook, Abigail Kremer, Breiah Lange, Caydence Morris, Jenna Peelman, Breanna Reed, Emma Russell, Connor Southard, Robert Walston Grade 10: Isabelle Davis, Kieran Groover, Peyton Merica, Baylee Morris, Brady Works Grade 11: Mackenzie Annis, Allison Bailey, Rocio Bernabe-Perez, Taylor Carrigan, Ella Eldridge, Gavin Gilb, Will Hayes, Kelsey Hillman, Jonathan Jimenez, Niko Manologlou, Cora Poling, Isabel Siekman, Ethan Snelling Grade 12: Riley Barth, Chris Bowne, Sam Copeland, Steven Courter, Lisa Cutter, Chloe Fletcher, Cyrus McComas, Travis Partin, Gavyn Pater, Julee Sandlin, Shelby Stogsdill, Ashlee Turner, Vada Walston, Brandon Weaver, Haley White.
REMC donates to community, expands scholarship program
Southeastern Indiana REMC has changed its scholarship program, making the opportunity to receive financial assistance for a post-secondary education available to a greater number of graduating seniors.
Property Transfers
Ohio County Land Transfers Jan 1 - 31, 2021 Jan 5: Dean A. McCloud, rep for Marjorie R.
Body of Thomas Gockel found near relatives’ graves
140 Years Ago Saturday, Feb. 12, 1881 William H.