🏡 Welcome to Issue #6 Rising Sun Newsletter
Good morning Rising Sun!
Here’s what’s happening this week around town.
Peggy Jones
Publisher, Rising Sun Newsletter
🌼 Spring Has Sprung in Rising Sun
I snapped this photo along the riverfront this week — flowers are starting to bloom, and it finally feels like spring is here.
After a long winter, it’s nice to see everything coming back to life. It’s a great time to get outside, take a walk, and enjoy being out in town again.
🍽️ Local Spot: Main Street Diner
228 Main Street • Open 7 AM – 3 PM Daily
If you’ve spent any time in downtown Rising Sun, you’ve probably noticed the Main Street Diner right on Main Street. It’s one of those classic small-town spots that feels welcoming the moment you walk up.
The diner is open daily from 7 AM to 3 PM and offers a farm-to-table menu with everything made fresh. I’ve had their pulled pork sandwich, and it’s really good — they smoke the pork on site and make their own barbecue sauce and slaw. They also serve a great all-day breakfast, which is always a plus.
The diner has that friendly, local feel that makes it a favorite in town, with owner Sandy helping create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone who stops in.
With outdoor seating right on Main Street, it’s a great place to stop in and enjoy a meal as the weather starts to warm up. If you’re out and about this week, it’s a great time to check it out and support a local Rising Sun business.
📅 This Week in Rising Sun
Tuesday, March 24
🏫 Rising Sun Schools — Spring Break
📚 Tai Chi with Rosie — 9:30 AM
Ohio County Public Library, 503 Second St.
🏛️ Rising Sun Ohio County Joint Park Board Meeting — 5:30 PM
Rising Sun Ohio County Community Center
♻️ Pollinators 24/7 Workshop — 6:00 PM
📍 Southeastern Indiana Recycling District
6556 N. Shun Pike Rd, Madison
🌼 Learn about supporting pollinators year-round
Wednesday, March 25
📚 Walking Club — 9:00 AM
Ohio County Public Library
📚 Chair Yoga — 9:30 AM
Ohio County Public Library
📚 Adult Craft — 11:00 AM
Ohio County Public Library
📚 Learn to Crochet — 1:00 PM
Ohio County Public Library
🎉 Kids Spring Break Hangout
🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Rising Sun Church of Christ, 315 North High Street
👧 For kids in 2nd–5th grade
🍕 Pizza • Games • Movie • Prizes, Please register at [email protected] or call 812-438-3805
🏛️ Rising Sun Ohio County Tourism Board Meeting — 4:00 PM
Tourism Office
🏛️ Rising Sun Regional Foundation Meeting — 6:00 PM
City Hall Conference Room
🏛️ Rising Sun Ohio County Port Authority Meeting — 6:00 PM
City Hall Conference Room
Thursday, March 26
📚 Children’s Story Time —10:30 AM
Ohio County Public Library
🏛️ Board of Works Meeting — 4:00 PM
City Hall Conference Room
Friday, March 27
📚 Walking Club — 9:00 AM
Ohio County Public Library
📚 Chair Yoga — 9:30 AM
Ohio County Public Library
🍴 Friday, March 27
House of Brisket Food Truck
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or until sold out)
📍 Visitors Center Parking Lot – 217 N. High Street
🚗 Street & side parking only (for safety)
🏫 Rising Sun High School Baseball scrimmage vs Greensburg @ home 5:30 PM
Saturday, March 28
📚 Watercolor Sunset Painting Class — 10:00 AM
Ohio County Public Library
• 14 spots available
• Must sign up in advance (contact library staff)
• Ages 15 and up only
Sunday, March 29
🫖 Sunday, March 29
Ohio County Historical Society Easter Tea
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 212 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun
👨👩👧 Family event designed around the young at heart.
📞 (812) 438-4915 or [email protected]
Monday, March 30
📚 Walking Club — 9:00 AM
Ohio County Public Library
📚 Chair Yoga — 9:30 AM
Ohio County Public Library
🏫 High School Softball @ home vs South Dearborn — 5:30 PM
🎰 At the Casino
Road to a Ford F-250 Giveaway
Saturdays through April 25
Drawings every 30 minutes | Grand Prize April 25
Over $100,000 in prizes awarded.
See Rising Star Casino for full details.
💬 Community Corner
If you know of an event or community story, hit reply — I’d love to hear it!
👋 Until Next Time
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