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Park security goes hi-tech
Acts of vandalism in public parks have gained the attention of local officials and city parks director Danny Mathews.
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RHS/RCHS Alumni Banquet approaching
This year marks the golden anniversary of the RHS class of 1958, and the silver anniversary of the class of 1983. Plans are underway for the 51st annual reunion banquet.
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INTAT union workers going back to work
By a vote of 185 to 38 UAW union workers at INTAT Precision, Inc., 2148 North SR 3, Rushville, have voted to accept the company’s most recent offer and return to work.
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Jane Hoeppner to attend local Relay for Life
Local Relay for Life organizers recently received notification that Jane Hoeppner, wife of former IU football coach Terry Hoeppner, has agreed to be the opening speaker at this year’s cancer research fundraising event.
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Water issue addressed at council meeting
The Rushville Common Council met Wednesday evening. Mayor Merv Bostic addressed the city’s recent water issue, which inconvenienced Rush County residents and businesses for approximately 3 days when a boil order was unexpectedly issued.
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More PD resignations at Board of Works
News regarding the Rushville Police Department dominated this week’s meeting of the Rushville Board of Works.
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Saturday benefit to aid working mother
Michelle (Combs) Whitfield is not in a position or stage of her life to take too many things for granted. The Rushville woman has a 4-year-old daughter, Shytana, and manages to work three days a week.
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Science experiment makes local landing
Wednesday afternoon, as Rushville resident Ryan Fields was driving on U.S. 52 east of town, a science project from a state university made an unplanned landing on the hood of his vehicle.
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New principal coming to RCHS
The Rush County Schools Board of Trustees met Tuesday night and one matter of business addressed involved hiring a new principal for Rushville Consolidated High School.
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Triumphant Quartet Concert
The local Triumphant Quartet concert will take place May 16 in the RCHS Laughlin Center.
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“Brian’s Cause” to be featured on WFYI
Brian’s Cause is a well-known battle cry to not only Brian Conner but to everyone locally who has known cancer or lost a loved one to the disease. But now, Brian’s Cause will be going to a statewide platform.
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RCHS teachers recognized as making a difference
The Indiana Student Teacher Achievement Recognition ceremony recently was held and three Rushville Consolidated High School educators were singled out by students they had taught as making a positive difference in their education.
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Larry’s got your back: Service is the name of the game for local business
Larry Back, the middle son of three, was born in neighboring Connersville in 1949. Nearly five years later when his father changed employment, the Back family relocated to nearby Decatur County.
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Voter turnout high across the county
It was a day of uncommon voter turnout across the state, and Rush County experienced high voter turnout as well for the May Primary election.
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Sickbert retains school board seat
The county’s only contested local race in Tuesday’s Primary election was for a seat on the Rush County School Board in District 6.
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Rush County election wrap-up
Here are the final tallies from the local May Primary election, in which Rush County voters made their voices heard with the rest of Indiana.
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Tractor-trailer spills load of fertilizer
Shortly after 11 a.m. Monday a report of a tractor-trailer rollover accident sent responders from Rush and Shelby County to the 1000 block of South CR 1000W.
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Local ARC holding Medicaid waivers workshop Wednesday
Tell help parents better understand Medicaid waivers the Rush County Parent Support Group sponsored by Rush County ARC will hold a workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Main Street Christian Church, 615 N. Main Street, Rushville.
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County concerned about Manilla mess
Rush County Commissioners Tom Barnes, Marvin Cole and Ken Masters met Monday and had a short agenda of items to tend to.
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FCA to sponsor gospel concert
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) was organized more than 50 years ago, in 1954.
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Polling sites for Tuesday’s election
Rush County Deputy Election Clerk Debbie Richardson recently announced clarification in polling sites for Tuesday’s Primary election in Rush County.
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eScrap collection effort well received
As part of a continuing effort to avoid filling landfills with electronic devices that contain toxic metals, and as a means to encourage reuse and recycling, Clean Green Rush recently sponsored the fifth local eScrap collection effort in two years and the second collection of 2008.
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Rushville boil advisory lifted
The boil advisory for the City of Rushville was lifted early Sunday morning.
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Angel Food Ministries May order information
With the cost of living rapidly rising, and gas and food prices becoming more and more out of reach, a good bargain can be a blessing in disguise – or in a box!
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Blotter 05/01/2008
Rushville Police Department
4/29/08
9:18 a.m. Animal complaint reported in the 700 block of Barbara Drive.
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Keith’s cause comes into fruition
When Darcy Keith heard the news that Indiana’s governor was signing the bill (now law) for the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Research Fund, she contacted Indiana State Representative Carolene Marys, who sponsored the bill, to see if she could attend the ceremony since she had provided testimony.
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Local PHAF Chapter recognized with National Award
In an effort to bring students and the community together as a means to find common ground and make positive decisions Peer Helpers and Facilitators (PHAF) was formed.
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LCC votes to assist recovery process at Dunn Center
The Local Coordinating Council for Drug Free Schools and Communities (LCC) is concerned with making and keeping area schools a safe and drug-free environment for students.
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Bulletin - Water advisories issued in Rushville and Carthage
When a boil advisory is issued, water used for drinking and food preparation should be boiled or bottled water used.
