Fine Art Festival Features Music, Art & Wine
June 29, 2010 – 10:07 am | No Comment

EXCEPTIONAL ART, MUSIC, WINE AND FOOD PLANNED FOR
RISING SUN FESTIVAL OF FINE ARTS & CRAFTS
 More than 60 artists from around the country will be in Rising Sun, Indiana, September 18 and 19, for the  annual Rising Sun Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts. This juried festival of exceptional fine art and fine crafts, jewelry, pottery, [...]

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School Board Meeting Minutes
October 28, 2009 – 5:57 pm | Comments Off

BOARD MINUTES
Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School Corporation
September 30, 2009
A special session of the Board of School Trustees was held as advertised on September 30, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. in the Administration Building. Members present were Christopher Whitham, Timothy Elbright, Harlan Holt Hoffman, Felix Massey III, and Superintendent Stephen Patz.
The meeting began with the Pledge of [...]

OCCF Announces Grant Applications and Deadlines
October 28, 2009 – 5:54 pm | Comments Off

The Ohio County Community Foundation has several small grant programs that are available to area non-profit organizations whose programs benefit the residents of Ohio County.  The following small grants are available at all times:
Mini-Grant- An organization may request up to $100 with a maximum of $200 per year per organization and a maximum of 4 [...]

Heritage Hall to Host Holiday Exposition
October 28, 2009 – 5:49 pm | Comments Off

Arts & Crafters, Home Businesses, Woodworkers to Proudly Show Their Skills, Christmas Gifts Ideas
This fall Historic Downtown Program is going to open Heritage Hall for a perfect holiday shopping location.  The first Friday and Saturday in November and December, table space will be available for wood workers, arts & crafts, and home business owners to [...]

Extension Office Shows a Busy Schedule Through the End of the Year
October 28, 2009 – 5:46 pm | Comments Off

November 1 – Junior Leader Meeting with Installation of Officers and Canned Goods for Community Service
Extension Office 6:30 P.M.
November 2 – Youth Advisory Board Meeting
Extension Office 6:30 P.M.
November 3 – Parenting Piece by Piece “Ready, Set, Grow!” at the Extension Office 7 P.M.
November 9 – Extension Review
Extension Office 6:30 P.M.
November 9 – 4-H Camp Counselor [...]

The Rising Sun Ohio County Parks Department Offering Special Classes
October 28, 2009 – 5:43 pm | Comments Off

Martial Arts Classes Begin
The Rising Sun Ohio County Parks Department is partnering with Gary Van Guelpen of the Chinese Fighting Arts Academy to offer Kung Fu classes to adults and children.  Kung Fu is a martial art for both children and adults giving healthy training for bodies and minds
Children 6 to 9 years old from [...]

Pendleton Arts Center holding Saturday Art Classes and Holiday Treasures
October 28, 2009 – 5:41 pm | Comments Off

Rising Sun Arts Academy
The Rising sun Arts Academy is pleased to welcome students back for our Fall and Winter sessions.  We have a new classroom located on the first floor of the Pendleton Art Center and look forward to many exciting projects and classes.
For more information log on to www.rsartsacademy.org
The Piano Studio also has a [...]

Post 59 Noah O’Banion American Legion News and Notes
October 28, 2009 – 5:37 pm | No Comment

Things are going quite well for our post; I still would like to see more Legionnaires attend our monthly meetings. These are held the second Tuesday of each month and are at 7 PM sharp. PLEASE attend and give your input about our legion.
The Queen of Hearts is going well; the Son’s are doing a [...]

Post 59 Noah O’Banion American Legion Auxiliary News
October 28, 2009 – 5:34 pm | No Comment

New Officers for the 2009-2010 year are as follows:  Sandy Kinzer, President;  Rae Lynn Gipson, Vice-President; Peggy Fehrenbach, Treasurer (and Membership Chair); Alison Neimeier, Secretary; Sue Scalf, Chaplin; Julie Parker, Sgt of Arms.
Soldier Care Packages–The Auxiliary is preparing care packages for soldiers from Ohio County which are currently serving in the military. These are to [...]

Girls Day Open House Party Nov 8th
October 28, 2009 – 5:31 pm | Comments Off

On Sunday, Nov 9th the Rising Sun Senior Community Building, 510 South Mulberry Street, will be the site for a “Girls Day Out” open house from 12-4pm.  Woman can come and shop for themselves or look for the perfect holiday gift.  No charge to attend and come anytime throughout the 4 hours.
-     Brandie “Smith” Black, [...]

Taxes Are Due November 10!
October 28, 2009 – 5:29 pm | Comments Off

The fall installment of real, personal, business and mobile home taxes are due on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Taxes may be paid in the Treasurer’s office at the Court House; if mailed they must be postmarked on or before November 10, 2009 to be on time.  Payments may be dropped after hours in the payment [...]