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Lion Value Cards
RCHS juniors are selling the new 2010 value cards. The cards feature discounts at 20 local and area restaurants and other businesses.
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State Fire Marshal asks fire departments and residents to clear hydrants of snow
Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson is asking fire departments and citizens in areas affected by the winter storm to clear snow from around hydrants.
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Can carbonated sodas hurt your health?
Q. I drink several cups of my own carbonated beverage throughout the day, which I make from carbonated water, fresh-squeezed lime juice, pomegranate juice and grated ginger.
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R.C. Chorale preparing for spring concert
Spring is just around the corner and The Rush County Chorale and Children’s Choir would like to announce their upcoming concert March 13 and 14 at the Laughlin Center. The theme of the concert will be “He Is Risen” but the performance also will include a tribute to our Armed Forces.
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Dealing with another wave of winter weather
As a winter storm bears down on the Midwest bringing with it the possibility for multiple inches of snow, it is important to remember that road conditions may change drastically in a relatively short period of time.
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SWCD annual meeting
The Rush County Soil and Water Conservation District will host their annual meeting Feb. 23. This year’s meeting will again be combined with Purdue Cooperative Extension. The dinner meeting will be held at Dutch Mill Buffet.
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Arrest made in robbery case
A robbery investigation that began shortly before midnight Jan. 28 came to a close with Friday’s arrest of James Michael Ramsey, 23, of Rushville.
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School districts done deal
When school gets underway this fall many elementary students will find themselves in new schools.
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Lions Club farm sale gaining momentum
Earlier this week, farmers and others began arriving with items to be placed in this year’s New Salem Lions Club farm auction and consignment sale at the organization’s building on U.S. 52 in New Salem.
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Sidewalk program
The Rushville Street Department is taking applications for their 2010 Sidewalk Program.
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Leising co-authors farmland assessment formula revisions
Senate lawmakers approved a measure Tuesday to revise the formula used to calculate the value of bare farmland for assessment, a process farmers believe is currently unfair,
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Council approves cost-cutting measures
City department heads, one after another, approached the City Council this week pledging their commitment to reducing costs and spending.
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SWCD annual meeting
The Rush County Soil and Water Conservation District will host their annual meeting Feb. 23. This year’s meeting will again be combined with Purdue Cooperative Extension.
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Rep. Duncan helps protect domestic violence victims
STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Cleo Duncan (R-Greensburg) voted today to support House Bill 1276 to further protect those victim of domestic violence and bullying. The bill passed with a 97-1 vote.
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Ind. authorities want to know who leaked documents
NEW CASTLE (AP) - Indiana State Police are trying to find out who leaked documents to the media related to an internal investigation at the Henry County Sheriff's Department.
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Coleman-Lower applications being accepted
The committees of the Ora T. and Dessie H. Lower Memorial Scholarship Fund and the William S. and Lillian R. Coleman Fund are now taking applications from undergraduates for the 2010 scholarship grants.
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Rep. Duncan aims to make trucks more eco-friendly
STATEHOUSE— Cleo Duncan (R-Greensburg) supported House Bill (HB) 1084 today, which she co-authored to help reduce unwanted pollution that comes with heavy duty vehicles. The bill passed with an 96-1 vote.
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Economic forecast looks at 2010
Feb. 3--While 2010 is expected to be somewhat better than last year, economic growth may end the year at a lower level that it began, some panelists predicted Tuesday during the 14th annual Groundhog Day Economic Forecast on the campus of Indiana State University.
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Truck, owner reunited after vehicle theft
What started as a quick trip to the gas station took an expected turn for Rushville resident Gary Pugh Saturday afternoon.
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Ford Jan. sales climb 25 pct; Subaru also rises
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co.’s sales rose 25 percent in January, buoyed by a stronger economy and Toyota Motor Corp.’s decision to halt U.S. sales of eight popular models because of faulty gas pedal systems.
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H1N1 clinic
The next H1N1 clinic in Rush County will be from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 11 by appointment only at the Rush County Health Department in the courthouse.
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Jail population on the increase
Rush County Sheriff Jeff Sherwood addressed the Rush County Commissioners Monday and said the Rush County Jail inmate count continues to increase.
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Sidewalk program
The Rushville Street Department is taking applications for their 2010 Sidewalk Program.
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Sleepy driver rolls on Rushville Road
A Knightstown man escaped serious injury Sunday afternoon when he rolled his vehicle near his residence at 9619 North Rushville Road shortly before 4 p.m.
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Character Counts winners
Rushville Consolidated High School Principal Matt Vance recently announced the winners for the Character Counts Award.
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Lawmaker to continue to pursue smoking ban bill
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana lawmaker says he will keep pursuing a bill that would ban smoking in most public places.
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Indiana National Guard unit returns from Iraq
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Cheers greeted about 20 Indiana National Guard soldiers has they arrived in Indianapolis after a deployment to Iraq.
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Practice makes perfect
Shawnie Dollens and Cameron Tripp are pictured practicing their letters with Boys & Girls Club of Rush County staff member Kelly Walker watching over their efforts.
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Wesling enters race for Rush County Prosecutor
Geoffrey Weldon Wesling filed the necessary paperwork Friday with the Rush County Clerk formalizing his intent to be the next Rush County Prosecutor.
