Donation towards football camp
Way back in 1944, the Orleans Chamber of Commerce was created by a group of local citizens seeking to advance the commercial, industrial, economic, and civic interests of their community. Today, the organization has progressed and broadened its scope, involving community representatives with…
Castle Knoll Amphitheater proudly announces the 2024 Inaugural Season Finale Concert. HAIRBALL will return for a second consecutive year on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Special guest Super Bee will also perform.
Janet Newton was the program presenter for the April 23rd meeting of the Orange County Historical Society. Newton shared some fascinating background on Margaret Elaine Hamilton who was born in Paoli in 1936. Hamilton is an American computer scientist, systems engineer, and business owner. Sh…
A brief dedication ceremony was held April 24th for the new historic Downtown Orleans Mural created by Chloe Houston, senior art student at Orleans High School. Chloe created the idea in art class last year and her design was chosen for the mural. Her idea was also the 2024 Dogwood Logo and …
Orange County Players presents its Murder Mystery, "The Mystery of the Golden Dragon" Sun., May 19 at 4 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and Mon., May 20 at 7 p.m. with dessert. Tickets are $15.
INDIANAPOLIS —The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced that soybean producers may request a referendum to determine whether producers want the Secretary to conduct a referendum on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order (Order), as authorized under the Soybean Promotion, Research,…
Congratulations to Christa Manning, Logan Manning, Lyanna Owens, and Priscilla Kirkpatrick on getting baptized Sunday afternoon. Following service these four along with loved ones and members of the church gathered at Patoka Lake for our first outdoor Baptism Sunday of the year. To each of y…
ORANGE COUNTY — After several years of inactivity, the Orange County Amateur Radio Club has been reactivated.
Paoli First Presbyterian Church
PAOLI — Orange County Community Foundation Inc. has received a matching fund grant totaling $750,000 as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc’s initiative, Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII).
“This booklet contains the three words that changed the world.” Springs Valley juniors recently learned about the U.S. Constitution during a May 2nd Liberty Day presentation by Liberty Day State Chairman Bill Willis, of West Baden, who wears a Revolutionary uniform and Tricorn hat. Students …
ORANGE COUNTY — An Orange County-wide voter turnout of 24.21% cast a ballot in Tuesday’s Indiana Primary for 22 voting precincts.
Roy Kyle and The Hot Rod Cruisers will be performing at the Mitchell Opera House Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m.
Paoli First Presbyterian Church
REFRESH Women’s Event was a time for approximately 100 women of Syria Christian Church to come together, be served and encouraged through the Word of God and some really good food and fellowship. The SCC men served the food, and Natalie Blondell, Jacqui Hodges, and Aimee Brown were the speak…
This week the Love Never Fails “Family Education Assembly” brought guests throughout the Orange County as well as surrounding communities. The event was held in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month. Speakers included Pastor Jason Lindsey, Alyssa Barnes, Zac Andry, Melo…
ORLEANS — Employees of Orange County REMC have earned recognition as professional key accounts managers in a nationwide program offered by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
FRENCH LICK — Red Hill Fiber & Co is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest location in the historic town of French Lick. A grand opening was held on April 26 at the new location.
Spring is well underway and it’s time to get started on the Spring Mill Trail Challenge. Trail Challenge stickers and shirts are now available. The 2024 Trail Challenge logo was developed by Reagan Johnson, 17, of Mitchell as part of a Mitchell High School Art Contest.
Has this spring seemed particularly mild? Well, you’re not the only one who thinks so, and local Soil & Water Conservation Districts are concerned about the impact these mild temperatures are having on invasive and noxious weeds. In particular, Poison Hemlock appears to be already boltin…
ORANGE COUNTY — On Saturday, April 27, officers with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a deceased male in a rural area of Winegar Road, near the Lawrence/Orange County line. The location was just inside of Orange County.
The Orange County Community Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce the availability of funding to nonprofits and charitable programs serving the area of Orange County, Indiana. Applications are open now, and will close Friday, May 24, 2024.
ORANGE COUNTY— Orange County Economic Development has announced that applications are open for Code/IT Academy, a 10-week upskilling program to help Hoosiers acquire in-demand tech skills and access higher paying jobs. The summer 2024 session prepares participants to pass the AWS Cloud Pract…
The Michael Pallotto family has been added to the staff of SCC and will begin a new discipleship ministry at SCC on June 1. The Pallotto family comes from Calvary Chapel in Oceanside, CA where Michael spent more than 13 years cultivating and shepherding membership and new members. Before goi…
ORLEANS — Tickets go on sale starting May 1st for the upcoming 2024 Orleans Alumni Banquet set for Saturday, June 1st at the Orleans High School Practice Gym. Dinner tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance from Mid-Southern Savings, Orleans Town Office, and Orleans Library. Deadline…
ORANGE COUNTY — Alcohol is a big part of American culture, playing a role in many celebrations and social events. However, alcohol can be problematic — and even deadly — if overused or abused.
INDIANAPOLIS — The state of Indiana today announced that applications for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program, also known as SUN Bucks, are now open.
Students at Throop Elementary were recognized last week as winners in the annual Paoli Police Department Art Contest. First grader Eli Bradley took home the top prize overall. Winning for kindergarten was Krayton Strauss, the first grade winner was Paisley Hess, Violet Terrell won for second…
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Paoli First Presbyterian Church
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced plans to award $500 million to 15 regions representing all 92 counties to support quality of place and quality of life initiatives statewide. The funding, made available through the expansion of the Indiana Regional Acceleration and Developme…
A wide array of local organizations were represented on Saturday at the Orange County Community Building for a community resource day. Among those in attendance was Mickey Mouse, stopping by the Lifespring booth to visit with children playing in a ‘cornpit’.
Children enjoyed a bounce house provided for Community Resource Day at the Orange County Community Building on Saturday afternoon.
Orleans resident Heather Henderson (middle) was elected as the new Orange County recorder during a special Republican Party Caucus held Monday night to fill the unexpired term of Sandy Hill, who recently resigned to take on the role of Orange County auditor. Pictured above are GOP Chairman R…
Former county recorder Sandy Hill was elected as Orange County auditor during a special Republican Party Caucus held April 1 to fill the unexpired term of Lonnie Stroud, who recently resigned to accept a position in the OC Health Department. Pictured above, left to right: Carolyn Clements, O…
Pictured left to right: Daniel Tuell, Amber Tuell, Shauna Wolfe, Aimee Wolfe, Mercedes Smith, and Elizabeth Blanton receiving their Certificate of Completion at Love Never Fails Church in French Lick.
FRENCH LICK — Eighteen students from the state of Indiana have been awarded the Evans Scholarship — a full housing and tuition college grant offered to golf caddies — following a final selection meeting interview at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana, on Jan. 25. Among the recipients…
INDIANAPOLIS — As Hoosiers finalized their taxes on April 15, otherwise known as Tax Day, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch shared specifics on her ‘Axe the Tax’ plan and additional ways she wants to save taxpayer dollars if elected to succeed term-limited Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Valeene Wesleyan Church
INDIANAPOLIS — Sitting U.S. Sen. Mike Braun has emerged as a frontrunner in the hotly contested race to succeed the term-limited Gov. Eric Holcomb, consistently leading his five competitors in polling.
JASPER — The Indiana State Police (ISP) proudly recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the dedicated professionals who serve as the vital link between the public and emergency services. From April 14 to April 20, 2024, ISP acknowledges the invaluable contributions…
PAOLI — Orange County Historical Society met for its first official meeting of 2024 on March 26 at the Paoli Library.
JASPER — Actors Community Theatre is excited to announce auditions for its upcoming production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. Performances will be held on July 25th-27th at 7 p.m. and July 28 at 2 p.m. at the Jasper Arts Center.
INDIANAPOLIS — A new public notification similar to Indiana’s Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper).
PAOLI — Orange County currently has the second oldest jail in the state of Indiana and Sheriff David Henderson is now choosing which areas to best utilize as failing parts are no longer being made.
ORLEANS — The 54th Anniversary of the Orleans Dogwood Festival kicks off this coming weekend with a number of special opening events including the 2024 Dogwood Queen Crowning ceremonies set for Saturday, April 20th 5 p.m. at the Orleans Elementary School gym. As in years past the 2024 “Mr. D…
Mural dedication April 24 in Orleans
Orleans’ Congress Square was filled with visitors on Monday afternoon to view the total solar eclipse.
Residents of Orange County, Dubois County and travelers who came to watch the eclipse were able to view the rare event in its totality for approximately 3 minutes and 42 seconds just before 3:04 p.m. EST on Monday, April 8. The total solar eclipse passed over North America, including Mexico,…
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