Paoli News-Republican

01/17/2025

Applications are open for the 2025 Orange County Community Leadership Program! Due by February 14, 2025.

Application: https://occf-in.org/resources

01/17/2025

01/15/2025

Attached is a flyer for Zac Andry Family Fundraiser Dinner.

Where: Green Acres 1345 W Leonard Circle Paoli, IN 47454
When: January 22nd 2025
Time: Begins at 3:30
Menu: Pork Loin, Creek Baked Potatoes, Baked Beans, and Slaw
Price: $20.00 per person (all proceeds go to family)

Call ahead and place your reservation by calling 812-723-2110 or 812-653-9835

01/15/2025

01/14/2025

01/10/2025

⚠️ Travel status update: RED - Warning ⚠️

Update: 01/10 @ 5:45 p.m.

01/10/2025

Attention local business owners: with the weather projected for Friday our friend Andy Hershberger who cleans the business owner windows after our community cleanup & window painting day has offered his services to shovel snow from sidewalks of small businesses!
(Price determined per job, contact information below)

01/09/2025

Do you know how to change a tire? How to manage your money? How to get that stain out of your favorite pair of jeans? High school students, save the date for Indiana 4-H’s Life Lessons program for these answers and so much more! Tuesdays, 1/14 - 3/4 from 7-8 p.m. EST / 6-7 p.m. CT

Each session will take place via Zoom and using Google Classroom. Additionally, participants will receive a kit with supplemental materials for home-based activities.

$25 per participant. Register: https://4HLifeLessons2025.4honline.com

01/09/2025

On this cold, snowy day, warm your heart by securing your tickets to the Heart and Hope Gala! “Limited” seats remain for this unforgettable evening featuring a delicious dinner and an exclusive private concert.

Join us as we celebrate the incredible organizations making a difference in our communities every day. Don’t miss this opportunity to come together, connect, and support meaningful change.

01/08/2025

🌟 Community Announcement: Lighting Up for Deputy Andry 🌟

Dear Orange County Residents,

In recognition of the dedication and bravery of our law enforcement officers, we invite you to join us in a heartfelt demonstration of support for Deputy Zac Andry.

Starting 01/09/25, the Orange County Courthouse will be illuminated in all blue—a powerful symbol of our unwavering commitment to those who safeguard our community. This initiative reflects our gratitude and solidarity with Deputy Andry.

How You Can Participate:
Join us in lighting up your homes and businesses in blue until Deputy Andry returns home.

Share your photos on social media using the hashtag to spread the love and appreciation throughout our county.

Together, let’s show Deputy Andry that we stand united in support. Your participation will help foster a sense of community and honor the service of our local law enforcement.

Thank you for helping us express our gratitude and love for those who protect us.

With appreciation,

Commissioners,
Richard Dixon
Steve Hopper
Marshall Noble

Let’s light up Orange County in blue! 💙

01/08/2025

Possibilities in Paoli will be hosting our first public meeting of 2025 on January 16th! Anyone with a passion for Paoli is welcome to join us.

📍26 Library St. in Paoli
⌚️6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

01/07/2025

⚠️ Travel status update: Orange ⚠️

Update: 01/07 @ 06:00 a.m.

01/07/2025

***Appreciation Post***

The Paoli Police Department would like to Thank Hoosier Uplands and their CEO David Miller for their generous contribution to the Department in the purchase of 5 new 800 MHz Harris Radios. A Total donation of $15,000 dollars.

The recent shooting of one of our local deputies launched a massive manhunt for a dangerous criminal and it became immediately apparent that our department was not properly equipped for such an awful event. The Indiana State Police took over the investigation and began coordinating the search efforts with or local departments. However, our current VHF radio system does not allow interoperability with the states 800 MHz radio system.

We were not able to communicate directly with the State or Federal agencies that had arrived to help. Luckily, we had a single 800 radio on station that we had recently purchased, that allowed one of our officers to monitor the radio traffic and relay it to everyone else. This left our officers dangerously behind on pertinent information. When seconds count, we don’t want to be behind.

We contacted Hoosier Uplands and they immediately agreed to help. Their purchase gets us to exactly half of the department having 800 radios. We still need funding for 5 more radios for our officers to each have one at all times. We will continue in our efforts to find funding for more.

One thing is clear, we hope that we never face a situation like this again.