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10/05/2025

Single Engine Plane Found Crashed with Pilot Still Alive

Orange County, IN – At approximately 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4th , the Indiana State Police received a call from the Louisville Airport and FAA about a possible downed aircraft near the Orange County / Lawrence County line. According to police, the crash involved a Lancair fixed-wing, single engine aircraft. Troopers from the Jasper District, Bloomington District and multiple local first responders searched throughout the night in the heavily wooded area. At approximately 4:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, the aircraft was located in a heavily wooded area in Orange County near Old Vincennes Road. The pilot was located inside the plane with non-life-threatening injuries. Due to the dense woods and hills, the pilot had to be carried out by stretcher. This rescue was only possible due to the coordinated effort by all agencies involved.

First Responders Involved – Trooper Noah Ewing, Trooper Sam Wagner, Trooper Mackenzi Alexander, Trooper Blake Leary, Trooper Logan McDowell, Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Lawrence County EMS/Fire Department, Martin County EMS/Fire Department, and Orange County EMS/Fire Department

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been notified and will be taking over the investigation moving forward.

09/16/2025

Take a look 👀 at this lineup of fun happening at the 2025 Pumpkin Festival.

09/10/2025

📢 Orange County Housing Grant Update 📢

Orange County Government is officially moving forward with the next steps to pursue a $500,000 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grant through the Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs (OCRA), with support from the Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission.

🏠 If awarded, this funding would provide vital home repairs for income-qualified homeowners, including:
✔️ Roof replacements
✔️ HVAC upgrades
✔️ Electrical work
✔️ Accessibility improvements

📅 Public Hearing
🗓 Thursday, October 9
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Orange County Community Center

At this hearing:
• County leaders will explain the purpose and benefits of the grant
• Citizens can ask questions
• Attendees may complete the required housing needs survey on-site

👉 Can’t make it? You can also complete the survey online here:
🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FVTXYH6

⁉️Questions/Need Assistance

Contact: Jenny Matheis

☎️ 812-367-8455
📧 [email protected]

👉 Your voice matters! The more community participation we have, the stronger Orange County’s chances of success.

👥 Housing Grant Committee Members
• Marshall Noble, Orange County Commissioner
• Catherine Henderson, Orange County Council
• Kristina Allen, Orange County Community Foundation
• Skylar Whiteman, Orange County Economic Development Partnership
• Robin Brown, CASA of Orange County
• Priscilla Woodrum, Team OC
• Dr. Brandy Terrell, Southern Indiana Community Health Care
• Jenny Matheis, Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission

This local leadership team is guiding the effort — and each member is here to help!

✨ Let’s work together to strengthen our community and bring these resources home to Orange County!

09/09/2025
09/08/2025

Together, this Saturday September 13th we will shine a light on hope and healing while connecting it to Team OC’s Stress Busters program, which gives kids/familes the tools to manage stress and build resilience. Our focus remains on supporting youth and families, reminding them that they are never alone. 💜

If you did not register for the event and want to participate you can sign up Saturday or just come and support and listen to the music and then join us at 12:30 for the Reveal of the Orange County Sheriffs car that connects the community to Su***de Awareness and Prevention as well as pays tribute Matt Henderson.

Orange County Indiana Sheriff's Department
Catherine Henderson
Clara Henderson

08/31/2025
08/30/2025
08/30/2025

If you plan on bringing an RV and staying the night overnight please contact Harry Bledsoe at 812-653-0754 to reserve a spot

08/30/2025
08/28/2025

Baby & Toddler Contest

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