News across Orange County
Orange County 4-H to kick off national 4-H Week with community event
ORANGE COUNTY — Orange County 4-H is getting ready to kick off another year of projects, experiences, friendships and opportunities with its annual 4-H Kickoff...
Orleans Fall Fun Festival returns October 9-10
ORLEANS — Fall fun is returning to downtown Orleans with the 18th Annual Orleans Fall Fun Festival, featuring two days of family activities, live music,...
Six Orange County students named Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship finalists
PAOLI — Six Orange County high school seniors have been named finalists for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, recognizing their academic achievements, character and...
French Lick Resort CEO Chuck Franz named for national lifetime honor
French Lick — Chuck Franz, who has led French Lick Resort since 2014, will receive the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from Historic Hotels of America. It is the group’s top honor for an individual. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for…
IU Health Paoli Hospital launches apprenticeship program
PAOLI – On Tuesday, Sept. 15, three south-central Indiana high school sophomores started on the road to healthcare careers via a new three-year paid apprenticeship...
Historic Hotels of America® selects Chuck Franz, CEO, French Lick Resort to receive 2026 Historic Hotels of America Lifetime Achievement Award
FRENCH LICK – Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce that Chuck Franz, CEO of French Lick Resort, has been named the recipient of... The post Historic Hotels of America® selects Chuck Franz, CEO, French Lick Resort to receive 2026 Historic Hotels of America Lifetime…
BNL sweeps to victory over Orleans
ORLEANS – Bedford North Lawrence ended a two-game slide with a three-set sweep of Orleans during high school volleyball action on Monday night. The Stars...
Paoli Chamber of Commerce to host ‘Jive After Five’
FRENCH LICK — The Paoli Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to professionals and community members seeking new connections, collaborative opportunities, or a relaxing close...
State Rep. Jake Teshka named 2026 IBA Legislator of the Year
FRENCH LICK – State Rep. Jake Teshka, R-North Liberty, has been named 2026 Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Bankers Association. The award was...
Stars sweep singles to slide past Paoli
PAOLI – Bedford North Lawrence won two three-set thrillers in singles while conquering Paoli 3-2 during boys high school tennis action on Monday. The Stars...
Gary Lynn Lewis, 76, Paoli
Gary Lynn Lewis, 76, of Paoli, passed away on September 7, 2026, at Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick. He was born August 1, 1950, in Salem to Gerald and Virginia (Kerby) Lewis. Gary married Dorothy Lewis on January 30, 1970. She preceded him in death on April 20, 2025. Gary…