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Police Department Welcomes Potraffke and Hoover

Posted by Ynez Taylor on May 31, 2019

At the Thursday, May 30 City of Rising Sun Board of Works meeting, Bryce Potraffke and Steven Hoover took an oath of office as new members of the Rising Sun Police Department.  In the accompanying picture, Hoover (left) and Potraffke (right) are shown

Dumpster Day is Saturday, June 1

Posted by Ynez Taylor on May 31, 2019

For Rising Sun and Ohio County residents only, the City of Rising Sun will have three dumpsters available at the City Brush Dump (end of South Downey Street behind the cemetery) from 7 to 11 a.m. on the following remaining Saturdays in 2019: June 1, Ju

City Offices Closed Memorial Day; Remembering Those Who Gave All

Posted by Ynez Taylor on May 22, 2019

All city offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.  It is with the greatest respect and deepest appreciation we honor those who served our country and paid the ultimate price protecting our liberties and freedom.  Below ar

Community Pool Info for 2019; Opens May 25

Posted by Ynez Taylor on May 21, 2019
Rising Sun Community Pool

The Rising Sun Community Pool will open Saturday, May 25.  There are some changes in pool pricing (both daily and seasonal), hours of operation, swim lessons and where to purchase season passes.  You can find all of the updated information by clicking

Parks Dept. Hosting Tyke Hike and Bug Camp in June

Posted by Ynez Taylor on May 17, 2019

The Rising Sun-Ohio County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting two events for the kiddos of our community in June. Children ages 3 to 5 with their parents or guardians can explore the wonders of nature with a Tyke Hike.  The short hikes at Shine

Several Events In Rising Sun May 17-18

Posted by Ynez Taylor on May 15, 2019
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There are several events going on in our community May 17-18. May 17 & 18- United Methodist Church Huge Yard Sale The Rising Sun United Methodist Church is collecting items for their Mission Trip Yard Sale. Items can be dropped off at the church. P

Fehrman Realty of Rising Sun Hosts Grand Opening May 18

Posted by Ynez Taylor on May 13, 2019

Fehrman Realty, which has served southeast Indiana since 1976, is opening a Rising Sun office Saturday, May 18 at the corner of Main and Walnut Streets.  Come in join them for their grand opening celebration from 11 am to 2 pm.  There will be free food

Former Rising Sun Mayor Omer Brown Passes Away

Posted by Ynez Taylor on May 8, 2019

Former Rising Sun Mayor Omer Brown passed away Monday, May 6 at the age of 68.  Brown served as mayor from January 1984 through December 1987. Omer was a 1968 graduate of Rising Sun High School and served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam

Dearborn/Ohio County Relay For Life Has New Venue

Posted by Ynez Taylor on May 2, 2019

Relay For Life of Dearborn and Ohio Counties has a new venue in 2019.  The event will be held Saturday, May 18 from 11 am to 11 pm at the Todd/Creech Memorial Park in Lawrenceburg. Several past local Relay For Life events have been held at South Dearbo