Good morning Rising Sun!
Here’s what’s happening this week around town.

Peggy Jones
Publisher, Rising Sun Newsletter

If you’ve spent time near the river in Rising Sun, chances are you’ve seen Paddy Wagon — a local favorite known for simple, good food and a relaxed setting.

Located along the Ohio River, it’s a go-to spot for burgers, fries, and soft serve ice cream. Their cheeseburgers are a standout, and for many locals, it’s one of those places tied to memories — whether it’s grabbing a quick bite or stopping by for something sweet.

They also offer weekday lunch specials and even free fries on Fridays, making it an easy and affordable stop.

With outdoor seating and river views, it’s a great place to sit for a bit and enjoy the scenery — especially this time of year.

If you haven’t stopped by yet this season, it’s definitely worth checking out.

(April 7 – April 13, 2026)

🏫 Rising Sun High School
🎨 Art Club Field Trip — 8:15 AM–2:30 PM

📚 Ohio County Public Library
🧘 Tai Chi with Rosie — 9:30 AM

🏫 Rising Sun High School
⚾ Baseball vs Trinity (Home) — 5:30 PM

🏫 Rising Sun High School
🩸 Blood Drive — 8:00 AM

📚 Ohio County Public Library
🚶 Walking Club — 9:00 AM
🧘 Chair Yoga — 9:30 AM
🎨 Adult Craft — 11:00 AM
🧶 Learn to Crochet — 1:00 PM

🏫 Rising Sun High School
🥎 Softball vs Switzerland County (Home) — 5:00 PM

📚 Ohio County Public Library
📖 Children Story Time — 10:30 AM

🏫 Rising Sun High School
🏌️ Boys Golf @ Shawe — 5:00 PM

🏫 Rising Sun High School
🏃‍♀️ Track & Field @ Switzerland County — 5:00 PM

🏫 Rising Sun High School
⚾ Baseball @ Oldenburg — 5:30 PM

🏛️ Economic Development Corporation, Inc Meeting Southeastern Indiana Veterans Museum — 6:00 PM

📚 Ohio County Public Library
🚶 Walking Club — 9:00 AM
🧘 Chair Yoga — 9:30 AM

🏫 Rising Sun High School
🧪 Biology II Field Trip to Zoo — 8:15 AM–2:30 PM

📍 Rising Sun Visitors Center
🍦 Dori’s Rolled Ice Cream — 12:00–6:00 PM

🎶 Rachel Holt — 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Rising Star Casino Resort

Enjoy live music at the Pavilion this Saturday.

📚 Ohio County Public Library
🚶 Walking Club — 9:00 AM
🧘 Chair Yoga — 9:30 AM

🏫 Rising Sun High School
📝 Student Council Meeting (RM 2017) — 3:10 PM

🏛️ Revolving Loan Fund Board Meeting — 4:30 PM Rising Sun City Hall Conference Room

🏫 Rising Sun High School
⚾ Baseball vs Southwest Hanover (Home) — 5:30 PM

🏫 Rising Sun High School
🥎 Softball vs Southwest Hanover (Home) — 5:30 PM

🏛️ Advisory Plan Commission Meeting — 7:00 PM Rising Sun City Hall Conference Room

Road to a Ford F-250 Giveaway
Saturdays through April 25
Drawings every 30 minutes
Grand Prize on April 25

Over $100,000 in prizes awarded.
See Rising Star Casino for full details.

Planning a garage sale in Rising Sun?

👉 Send it in and I’ll include it in next week’s newsletter.

Just reply with:
• Address (or general area)
• Date & time
• A few items you’re selling

🌎 SEIRD Earth Day Poster Contest (Grades 6–12) — Deadline April 17
Submit a digital poster promoting recycling or environmental stewardship. Winners will be featured online and in SEIRD promotions.
👉 See flyer at the bottom for full details.

♻️ SEIRD Earth Day Raffle — April 20–25
Stop by your local recycling center to enter for prize bundles and a grand prize.
👉 See flyer at the bottom for full details.

⚾ Opening Day — April 25, 2026
Parade • Picnic • Ballpark Party

This will be Rising Sun’s very first Opening Day celebration, and it’s shaping up to be a fun new tradition for the community.

The day will include a parade, picnic, and ballpark party—bringing everyone together to kick off the season.

If you know of an event or community story, hit reply — I’d love to hear it!

Thank you for supporting local news in Rising Sun.
If this newsletter helped you stay connected this week, please forward it to a neighbor or friend — that’s how our community grows.

See you next week,
Peggy