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Halloween info
u Rushville Parks Department’s seventh annual Halloween costume parade is at 6 p.m. today at the livestock pavilion, Rushville Fairgrounds. Sign-up is at 5:30 p.m. Treat bags for all children, prizes by age groups.
Coats For Kids
u Coats for Kids distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the F.O.P. Lodge, located directly behind the Rushville Fire Department, in the 200 block of East Second Street, Rushville. Open to all families in need of children’s winter wear.
Raleigh fundraiser
u Raleigh Community Club is hosting a chili and potato soup dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $6. Proceeds benefit the center. Carter Lanning Band will then play from 8 to 11 p.m. Open to the public.
Tax reminder
u Rush County Treasurer Mary Ann Beard reminds taxpayers that their property taxes are due Nov. 10. Payments may be made at the Treasurer’s office on the second floor of the courthouse, at MainSource Bank, by mail, or by e-mail or telephone credit card payment. Questions may be directed to the Treasurer’s office at 932-2386.
Animal Shelter Fundraiser
u The Rushville Animal Shelter is collecting old cell phones and printer ink cartridges as part of a recycling fundraiser. If you would like to donate drop your items off at the shelter, 223 Smiley Avenue or call 932-4754. The shelter is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
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ISP closes Connersville Post
The Indiana State Police Post serving our area relocated from Rushville to Connersville in 1938. Since that time, the post known as “Old Post 6” has been a fixture south of Connersville on State Road 1.
- Labor Day signals end of summer Labor Day weekend represents the unofficial end of summer for many people. By early September, the kids are back in school, crops are maturing and soon the fall harvest will be in full swing.
- Commissioners to ban “K2” Mark Fields of the Rush County Probation office, Rush County Sheriff’ Jeff Sherwood and RCHS assistant principal Rob Hadley, representing the Local Coordinating Council, attended Monday’s county commissioner meeting and requested a countywide ban on what is marketed as a incense and known as Spice or K2.
- First Friday heating up downtown Rushville is heating up for this Friday’s “First Friday” event.
- All the ladies (not just the single ones)! The Rush County Players announce auditions for their upcoming production of The Daughters of the Lone Star State.
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Orme makes history at State Fair
What has one young lady accomplished that has never before been accomplished by a Rush County 4-H member?
- RMH Brian’s Cause walk raises $18,000 In late 2006, lifelong Rushville resident and 1981 RCHS graduate Brian Conner was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
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Board approves new attorney in RPD’s Lane firing
The Rushville Board of Public Works and Safety approved hiring outside legal counsel in the dismissal of Patrolman Chris Lane’s litigation at a special meeting Tuesday at City Hall.
- Franklin County manufacturer to expand Rubber products producer, Sperry and Rice Manufacturing Co. LLC, has announced it is expanding its manufacturing operations here, creating up to 40 new jobs by the end of 2010.
- Franklin County manufacturer to expand Rubber products producer, Sperry and Rice Manufacturing Co. LLC, has announced it is expanding its manufacturing operations here, creating up to 40 new jobs by the end of 2010.
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