Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Sunny intervals 81°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Austin Rohrig Endowment Dinner & Dance Happens Saturday

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 9:53 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

Proceeds benefit the SIDS Institute, youth programs, and local scholarships.

Austin Rohrig. Photo provided.

(Milan, Ind.) - An annual benefit will take place this weekend in Milan to support Austin Rohrig Endowment.

The dinner and dance happens Saturday, April 9 at the Milan VFW (107 N. Warpath Drive) from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m.

Austin Rohrig, son of Fred and Amanda Rohrig, died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) at only two months old on June 18, 1997. SIDS is the leading cause of death in children ages one month to one year, taking the lives of 4,000 infants each year.

Proceeds from Saturday's event will benefit the SIDS Institute, youth programs and local scholarships.

Cost is $7 per person or $20 per family.

The event will feature dinner, dancing, door prizes, live auction and more.

For those unable to attend, cash donations can be sent to:

Austin Rohrig Endowment

Attn. Fred and Amanda Rohrig

P.O. Box 74

Pierceville, Indiana 47039

Tax ID#: 59-3839051

More from Local News

Switz. Co Sheriff's Office Seeking Info About Stolen Excavator

Have you seen this piece of equipment?
Ohio County Community Foundation Receives $300,000 Grant

The grant will assist OCCF with unrestricted endowment building.
City of Lawrenceburg Recognizes Two Officers for Life-Saving Actions

The officers responded to an unconscious person on March 18.
No Injuries in Semi Accident Near Versailles

Crews were on the scene for several hours on Wednesday.
EC's Stenger Selected to IHSAA Student Advisory Committee

The committee is made up of 18 members.
Indiana Drivers Urged to Travel Safely in Work Zones

Construction season is underway in the Hoosier state.

Crunch Time

Events

SIAG Spring Art Show
All local artists/photographers. ALL NEW ART!
18th Apr at Southeastern Indiana Art Guild
Crafty Creations: Beaded Garden Fairy Wands (DPL)
An adult craft at the library!
18th Apr at Dillsboro Public Library
The Americana Speaker Series: The Reds on the Ohio River with Reds Hall of Fame and Museum
A docent from the museum will be discussing the Cincinnati Reds baseball team and their significance in the tri-state area, including Aurora and Rising Sun!
18th Apr at The Local History Library at The Depot

Switz. Co Sheriff's Office Seeking Info About Stolen Excavator

Have you seen this piece of equipment?

Ohio County Community Foundation Receives $300,000 Grant

The grant will assist OCCF with unrestricted endowment building.

City of Lawrenceburg Recognizes Two Officers for Life-Saving Actions

The officers responded to an unconscious person on March 18.

Local Sports Report - April 17, 2024

Report missing high school sports scores and stats to news@eaglecountryonline.com.

Bracket Set for U.S. Wrestling Olympic Team Trials

Mason Parris has earned a bye into the championship round.

Local Sports Report - April 16, 2024

Congratulations to Milan senior Jacob Helton for carding a hole in one at Belterra!

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Kenny Chesney - The Woman With You

Morgan Wallen Whiskey Glasses 22:30

Brothers Osborne Stay a Little Longer 22:26

Luke Combs Lovin' on You 22:22

Joe Nichols Brokenhearted 22:19