Editor’s note: This is part one of a story about grooming in schools and focuses on a woman’s personal account with her former teacher. It deals with a mature topic that could be upsetting for some. Next week in part two, state Sen. Lindsey Tichenor will talk about legislation the women work…
PAOLI — The Orange County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday to wrap-up the county’s business for the month of May.
INDIANAPOLIS — Paoli Junior/Senior High School and Throop Elementary were recently among 20 newly certified schools as leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education by the Indiana Department of Education. This year’s cohort also includes four schools that renew…
ORANGE COUNTY — Nearly two dozen organizations in Orange County were awarded tourism grants by the Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau, also known as Visit French Lick West Baden.
WEST LAFAYETTE — A Purdue University interdisciplinary team is establishing a network of organic farmers to improve soil health.
PAOLI — Join the Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee and the Hoosier National Forest for a Hike & Learn event on June 1st in celebration of National Trails Day.
INDIANAPOLIS — Medicaid rolls in the Hoosier State are higher today than they were in February of 2020, more than four years after the emergence of COVID-19 and accompanying federal health coverage protections.
ORLEANS — The work to keep downtowns vibrant ebbs and flows, but it never ends. There is always another building needing a tenant or structural repair, another event to plan, or grant to write.
PAOLI — Artifacts and items of 200 years historical significance from Orange County are on display and open to the public at the Orange County Historic Museum, located on the northwest Corner of the historic Courthouse Square in Paoli.
ORLEANS — Orange County REMC, a member-owned electric cooperative serving over 8,000 members in Orange and parts of Martin, Lawrence, Washington, and Crawford counties, is pleased to announce the candidates running for the Board of Director election at the upcoming Annual Meeting on June 7. …
The northern lights (aurora borealis) were visible from Orange County on Friday, May 10. Pictured above is a purple sky north of Orleans.
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 56 near French Lick. Beginning on or around Monday, May 20, crews will begin daily road closures on State Road 56 near French Lick in Dubois and Orange counties. These daily closures will occur between 7 a.m. an…
INDIANAPOLIS — U.S. Sen. Mike Braun — the Republican nominee for Indiana governor — made a surprise appearance at the National Healthcare Price Transparency Conference Monday, earning recognition for his work on health care price transparency on the federal level.
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…
CONTACT Tim Young 812-455-2347 or Michael Stanley 812-791-7508
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.
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