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Photo submitted by Andrew Miller: Fishing guru Andrew Miller pulls a fish from the banks of the Ohio River in Rising Sun. Although he has fished from many locations, he says Rising Sun holds something majestic near his heart, as if it wanted to share its beauty with him.

Rising Sun is a fishing paradise
Henry David Thoreau was on to something sublime, his pen gave away secrets that Mother Nature held so dearly. He wrote, “Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish that they are after.” With these few words, a...
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Submitted photo: Denny Brown with great nephew, Hudson, having a ball at the Lawrenceburg Speedway. Hudson loves watching the races, and it’s about the only time they can get the 2-year-old to sit still. Brown adored his short time with Hudson.

Ohio County auctioneer, Denny Brown, taking bids in a “Higher” place
The Ohio County 4H Fair would forever be changed when it lost its voice with the passing of longtime Rotary Livestock auctioneer Dennis Leon “Denny” Brown. Brown was just 70 years old when the good Lord called him home Aug. 29, leaving behind a...

News Stories

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Monahans are royal candidates for Children’s Advocacy Center Mardi Gras

Brian and Courtney Monahan are your Ohio County CAC Mardi Gras King and Queen candidates for 2020.

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Photo by Cliff Theis: Rising Sun’s tree fountain now is displayed at the Ohio County Historical Society museum.

Tree fountain back to its roots

The tree fountain, which initially called the riverfront home, has settled back to its roots after being stored away for years.

Ferry, Lucky Lady, not so lucky for stranded travelers

The M.S. Lucky Lady did not prove to be too lucky for her travelers Tuesday, Oct. 8, when she hiccuped and left them stranded for a few hours on the Ohio River.

Sports

ORVC WEEKLY REPORT

OHIO RIVER VALLEY
CONFERENCE
Weekly Report Summary
September 30-October 5

Boys, girls cross country 2019 sectional results

IHSAA SECTIONAL 23
Saturday, October 11
At South Dearborn
(Moores Hill Elementary School)

Vinup carries on to CC regional

MOORES HILL - Dalton Vinup extended Rising Sun’s cross country season one more week with his fifth-place finish among 10 individual regional qualifiers in Saturday’s IHSAA Sectional 23 at South Dea

Community

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Donuts with dads & Cookies for cops

The lives of officers and staff at the Rising Sun Police Department and the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office got a little sweeter when they were presented with treats via the Cookies for a Cop Campaign

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August 2019 Babies
Ohio County joins in on REMC grants

Since 1939, Southeastern Indiana REMC has been committed to improving the quality of life in our service area.

Obituaries

Wayne Smock

Wayne Smock, 76,  Rising Sun, IN, passed away on Saturday, October 5th, 2019 at Highpoint Health in Lawrenceburg, IN.

Paul Taulbee

Paul Taulbee,75, Louisville, Ky., died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay, is in charge of arrangements.

Oliver Gridley

Oliver David "Dave" "Tony" Gridley,  90, Vevay, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, Vevay, is in charge of arrangements.
 

The Ohio County News

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Rising Sun, IN
Phone: 1-812-438-2011
Fax: 1-812-438-3228

 

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