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Next Dumpster Day is July 1

Posted by Ynez Taylor on June 29, 2017
Next Dumpster Day is July 1

For city residents only, the City of Rising Sun will make dumpsters available at the City Dump on the following remaining Saturdays in 2017 from 7 to 11 am: July 1, August 5, September 23, October 7 and November 4. The following items are not permitte…

Spectacular City Fireworks are Monday, July 3

Posted by Ynez Taylor on June 27, 2017
Spectacular City Fireworks are Monday, July 3

Rising Sun’s fabulous fireworks event is Monday, July 3 at Riverfront Park on Front Street.  Bring your family and friends, a comfy blanket or lawn chairs for a full evening of musical entertainment, food and explosive fun!  An event map is a…

UTVs Permitted On City Streets With Amended Ordinance

Posted by Ynez Taylor on June 22, 2017
UTVs Permitted On City Streets With Amended Ordinance

In 2012, Rising Sun City Council passed an ordinance permitting the use of motorized carts (golf carts) on city streets.  That ordinance was recently amended to include the use of recreational off-highway vehicles also known as “UTVs” (as referenc…

Yard Sale Ordinance Passed

Posted by Ynez Taylor on June 22, 2017
Yard Sale Ordinance Passed

Yard sales, garage sales and flea markets (further referenced as “sales”) are a common occurance in nearly every community across America and, for the most part, are a very useful event for both the seller and those looking for great deals on various u…

July City Council Meeting Date Moved

Posted by Ynez Taylor on June 19, 2017
July City Council Meeting Date Moved

Due to scheduling conflicts, the July 6, 2017 Rising Sun City Council meeting will now be held on July 13, 2017 at 6 pm in the City Administration Builiding at 200 North Walnut Street, Rising Sun, IN.

RSRF Awards Grant for Backhoe

Posted by Ynez Taylor on June 12, 2017
RSRF Awards Grant for Backhoe

The City of Rising Sun extends its sincerest thanks and appreciation to the Rising Sun Regional Foundation for helping fund the purchase of a nearly new backhoe for the street department.  The grant award received is $40,000. The existing 1998 bac…

Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay…err…River

Posted by Ynez Taylor on June 7, 2017
Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay…err…River

The installation of the city docks will be completed on Wednesday, June 7. Now for a little Otis Redding… “(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay”   Sittin’ in the morning sun I’ll be sittin’ when the evening comes Watching the ships roll in Then I wa…

Front Street Maintenance Scheduled June 7

Posted by Ynez Taylor on June 5, 2017
Front Street Maintenance Scheduled June 7

The section of Front Street between First and Williams will be crack filled and sealed Wednesday, June 7.

June SNAC Calendar

Posted by Ynez Taylor on June 1, 2017
June SNAC Calendar

Below is the May 2017 RIsing Sun Senior Nutrition Activity Center Menu and Activity Calendar.   June 2017 Rising Sun Senior Nutrition Activity Center …