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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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.
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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,…
The Invasive Species Awareness Coalition (ISAC) of Dubois County, the Jasper-Dubois County Public Library, welcome guest speaker Nathanael Pilla to Ferdinand in Southwest Indiana for a free event.
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ORLEANS — Entries are still being accepted for the upcoming 54th Annual Orleans Dogwood Parade, set for Saturday, April 27 beginning at 2 p.m. Categories include floats, political, walking, equestrian, classic and/or antique vehicles, bands etc.
The Indiana Beef Cattle Association (IBCA) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2024 IBCA Scholarship.
The Bedford Hiking Club is sponsoring an historic walk during the Dogwood Festival in Orleans.
The Invasive Species Awareness Coalition (ISAC) of Dubois County, the Jasper-Dubois County Public Library, welcome guest speaker Nathanael Pilla to Ferdinand in Southwest Indiana for a free event.
Orleans' Congress Square was filled with visitors on Monday afternoon to view the total solar eclipse.
Dozens of local families gathered in downtown Orleans on Monday afternoon to view the total solar eclipse.
Lawn chairs and blankets were setup throughout Congress Square in Orleans on Monday afternoon as the park was filled with visitors for the total solar eclipse.
Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 8.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.40/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 3.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 18.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.…
JASPER — The 2024 Spirit of Jasper Train season is now live on the website and tickets are available to purchase for the entire year.
Response to the book, “Visions of Home: A Collection of World War II Letters Written Home to Orange County, Ind,” has been hugely popular.
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PAOLI — In a report from the sheriff’s department, chief deputy Ben Bosley noted the highest jail population in March reached 66 inmates, with a low mark of 54. Bosley noted the average meal cost of $1.63 and provided a jail inspection report for the commissioners’ review. Lastly, Bosley rec…
PAOLI — Around noon on Tuesday, Officers with the Paoli Police Department, Indiana State Police, and Orange County Sheriff’s Department attempted to serve an arrest warrant in the area of Youngs Creek. Upon arrival at the house, the suspect, Troy Blythe, was taken into custody in the residence.
FRENCH LICK — A cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) led to the arrest of an Orange County man for possession of child pornography.
PAOLI — Orange County Recorder Sandy Hill recently issued a resignation of her own and was elected as Orange County Auditor during a special GOP Caucus held Monday night. Hill will fill the unexpired term of Lonnie Stroud who recently resigned to accept a position in the OC Health Department.
PAOLI — Search your App Store for our app or scan the QR code to download a new application from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
FRENCH LICK — On March 31, after 21 years of service, Leah Bledsoe will retire from Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, leaving behind a familiar presence that will be missed by both customers and colleagues.
Owners of historic buildings are invited to attend a free program April 25 at 6 p.m. in Paoli to learn about financial incentives available for rehabilitation of historic structures, especially those listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The program is sponsored by Saving Histo…
Jail ministry
Join the Orange County Invasives Partnership (OCIP) for two volunteer opportunities on Thursday, April 25, removing invasive garlic mustard from Orange County natural areas. Come early from 2-4:30 p.m. to pull garlic mustard with the Hoosier National Forest at Wesley Chapel Gulf. Or, come la…
Calling all photographers! The last day for entries for the Dogwood Photo Contest will be Friday, April 19.
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This is an official call to a caucus to be held on April 1, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the Paoli Town Hall, 110 N Gospel St. in Paoli.
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