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Haunted House Back at Little Farm

Posted by Ynez Taylor on September 30, 2014
Haunted House Back at Little Farm

It’s baaaaaaak!  Elsen’s Little Farm on the River RV Resort has brought back it’s “13 Rooms of Doom.”  It’s a haunted house open to the general public…at least those who dare to enter! Now through November 1st, the spooky structure is open …

Join Survivor’s Rupert for his Rupert’s Kids River Ride, Saturday, Sept. 27th

Posted by Deedee Brown on September 25, 2014
Join Survivor’s Rupert for his Rupert’s Kids River Ride, Saturday, Sept. 27th

Join Rupert for the the Rupert’s Kids River Ride at the Rising Star Casino in Rising Sun, Indiana. Registration is from 10-12, with the ride beginning at 12:15. Ride ends at 4-5 p.m. Ride for just $25 for singles or  $40 for couples. Each rider ge…

Soup & Sandwich? Rising Sun’s newest – Jitterbug Coffee Shop offers both.

Posted by Deedee Brown on September 23, 2014
Soup & Sandwich? Rising Sun’s newest – Jitterbug Coffee Shop offers both.

Located in the Pendleton Art Center at 201 Main Street, the Jitterbug Coffee shop is Rising Sun’s newest eatery and offers steaming homemade soups and grilled sandwiches in addition to delicious coffee creations. Open daily from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m., an…

Participate in 31 Miles in October

Posted by Ynez Taylor on September 17, 2014
Participate in 31 Miles in October

The Rising Sun-Ohio County Parks and Recreation Department is once again sponsoring “31 Miles in October”, an exercise program with a definitive goal and a reward for those who complete it. The concept is simple.  Participants have 31 days from O…

Final Music On Main is Friday, Sept. 19th

Posted by Ynez Taylor on September 16, 2014
Final Music On Main is Friday, Sept. 19th

Come to downtown Rising Sun for the final Music On Main and Cruise-In event of the season this Friday, September 19th. The classic cars will roll in from 6 to 9 pm and the Scotty Anderson Band will perform from 7 to 9 pm. Hope to see you there!  

Navy Bean Queen Pageant Deadline is Fri., Sept. 19th

Posted by Ynez Taylor on September 16, 2014

Calling all young ladies of Ohio County! The Navy Bean Fall Festival is currently seeking candidates for the 2014 Navy Bean Fall Festival Queen Pageant to be held on Friday, October 10th. Individual contestant interviews, closed to the publc, will begi…

Navy Bean Festival October 10th-11th

Posted by Ynez Taylor on September 15, 2014

Rising Sun’s annual Navy Bean Fall Festival will take place on Main and Front Streets Friday, October 10th and Saturday, October 11th.  While “Navy Bean Weekend” has typical activities that fairgoers come to expect like live entertainment, rides,…

Movie on Main – THE GOONIES – Friday, Sept. 12

Posted by Deedee Brown on September 10, 2014
Movie on Main – THE GOONIES – Friday, Sept. 12

Last Movie On Main for 2014! An oldie, but a goodie – The Goonies. Weather forecast looks great – so do not miss it! Movie starts at dusk; free popcorn!! Be sure to thank Rising Sun Main Street – Amy Hoffman and Karrah Miller for the great movie series…

Be The Wall – Underage Drinking Town Hall Meeting

Posted by Deedee Brown on September 9, 2014
Be The Wall – Underage Drinking Town Hall Meeting

Underage Drinking Town Hall Meeting - Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rising Sun High School Cafeteria, join speakers: Principal Noel Bostic, Dearborn-Ohio County Prosecutor Aaron Negangard, participants of the JCAP (Jail Chemical…

Catfish Tourney is September 6th and 7th

Posted by Ynez Taylor on September 2, 2014
Catfish Tourney is September 6th and 7th

The Ohio River Valley Cats 9th Annual Team Catfish Tournament will be held in Rising Sun on Saturday, September 6th from 8 am to 4 pm and Sunday, September 7th from 7 am to 3 pm.  The staging will take place at the city’s new boat ramp off Plum an…