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Navy Bean Festival takes place Sept. 13, 14 in Rising Sun

(RISING SUN, Ind.) – One of Rising Sun’s most popular events of the year will take place this weekend.

Traveling river circus to coming to area

(RISING SUN, Ind.) – A traveling circus that is floating down the Ohio River will dock in Ohio and Switzerland counties.

Annual catfish tournament in Rising Sun this weekend

(RISING SUN, Ind.) – The 19th annual Open Team Catfish Tournament will take place this weekend in Rising Sun.

BHS football makes card for Rising Sun veteran

(BATESVILLE, Ind.) – A Batesville football player saw a story on The 812 recently about a veteran from a different community

Ohio Co. SWCD accepting photos for 2025 Calendar

(RISING SUN, Ind.) – The Ohio County Soil and Water Conservation District wants to spotlight the talent of local photographers.

Rising Star Casino could be leaving Rising Sun

(RISING, Ind.) – Rising Sun’s casino might be relocating to the Fort Wayne area.

Cards requested for Rising Sun WWII vet’s 100th birthday

(RISING SUN, Ind.) – A World War II veteran will celebrate a milestone birthday next month and his family.

Safe Passage awarded $102K Changemaker Grant

(CINCINNATI) – Safe Passage is one of three Tri-State organizations receiving a grant to continue their mission of addressing health challen

SEIMA announces 2024 Hall of Fame class

(BATESVILLE, Ind.) – The Southeast Indiana Musicians Association will welcome 12 new musicians into their Hall of Fame.

Search continues for missing Rising Sun woman

(RISING SUN, Ind.) – The search continues for a missing 45-year-old woman from Rising Sun.

Fishing tourney, other attractions in Rising Sun in September

(RISING SUN, Ind.) – There are plenty of reasons to visit beautiful Rising Sun during the month of September.

New Segment: History In The 812

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – There is a new feature coming to The 812!

Woman missing from Rising Sun

(RISING SUN, Ind.) – A 45-year-old woman has been reported as missing from the Rising Sun area.

Rising Sun’s public sunflower field now open

(RISING SUN, Ind.) – One of Southeast Indiana’s only sunflower fields that is open to the public has now reached bloom.

Police: 2 teen girls damage Rising Sun public restrooms

(RISING SUN, Ind.) – The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information after vandalism occurred twice this weekend.

ISP: Homeowner fatally shoots intruder in Switzerland County

(PATRIOT, Ind.) – The Indiana State Police are investigating an incident that occurred at a Switzerland County home on Sunday.

In Nature: Prairie Blazing Star

(SOUTHEAST INDIANA) -- Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) is a gorgeous native perennial wildflower and a standout in any tall gras

College students can serve as interns at Statehouse

(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information techno

New court program seeks to curb student absenteeism

(LAWRENCEBURG, Ind.) – Dearborn County Circuit Court Judge Aaron Negangard announced the launch of a new initiative to curb student absentee

812 Day shirts are now available

(SOUTHEAST INDIANA) – August 12 (a.k.a. 812 Day) is our favorite day of the year! These shirts were designed by Mary Jutzi at Batesville Pr

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