Springs Valley Herald

08/31/2026

Were you there for that iconic evening? 🍦💡
As we put the finishing touches on our 30th anniversary celebration, we'd love to see your photos from the very first Ice Cream Social!

Join us for a complimentary ice cream celebration to honor the 30th anniversary of the Ice Cream Social.
🍦 30th Anniversary Ice Cream Social
📅 Sunday, August 30 • 7pm - 9pm
📍 West Baden Springs Hotel • Archway Entrance

Post your photos below! 👇

08/31/2026

08/21/2026

The Indiana Department of Health has notified the Orange County Health Department that one mosquito pool collected near Paoli between August 8 and August 14 tested positive for West Nile virus.

Residents are encouraged to take precautions against mosquito bites and reduce standing water around their homes and properties.

Protect yourself and your family:

• Use an EPA-registered insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, or 2-undecanone. Always follow label instructions.

• Wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and pants when possible.

• Consider treating clothing and outdoor gear with permethrin. Permethrin should not be applied directly to the skin.

• Take extra precautions between dusk and dawn, when the mosquitoes most responsible for spreading West Nile virus are most active.

Help control mosquitoes around your property:

• Remove standing water from tires, buckets, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpot saucers, trash containers, and other items.

• Replace water in pet bowls daily.

• Empty and clean birdbaths, fountains, and other outdoor containers at least once a week.

• Keep windows and doors properly screened.

• Keep grass mowed, shrubs trimmed, gutters clean, and septic systems properly maintained.

Most people infected with West Nile virus experience no symptoms or only mild flu-like symptoms. These may include fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or a rash.

In rare cases, West Nile virus can cause severe illness affecting the nervous system. Adults over age 60 and individuals with weakened immune systems are at greater risk. Anyone who believes they may be experiencing symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.

For additional information and to view Indiana’s Mosquito-Borne Activity Dashboard, visit:
https://www.in.gov/health/idepd/zoonotic-and-vectorborne-epidemiology-entomology/vector-borne-diseases/mosquito-borne-diseases/

Orange County Health Department:
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/orangecounty/

Questions may be directed to:

Lonnie Stroud
Orange County Health Department Sanitarian
📧 [email protected]
📞 812-723-7131

Please share this information and help keep Orange County safe.

— Orange County Government

08/05/2026

07/02/2026

06/30/2026

🎆 Paoli 4th of July Celebration at JayC Park 🎆
We would like to start by thanking our community for all of the donations received during our roadblocks, as well as the businesses and organizations that donated money, services, time, and resources to help make this event possible.
A special thank you to:
• Best Treasures
• Super Burger
• Morgan’s Auto Salvage
• Temple & Temple Excavating & Paving
• Steve Hankins Corvette Sales
• Wilstem
• Eiklor Flames
• Riley Oil
• Tom Mosinger State Farm
• Springer-Springer Insurance
• Buddies
• Studio 59
• Lowe’s Equipment Repair
• Salem Wrecker
• LRC Roofing & Remodeling
• Paoli Chamber of Commerce
• Pride of Paoli Band Booster Club
• 50 Flavs
• We**ie Wagon Hot Dog Stand
• Magners Towing
Orange County DCS
Persimmon Tree Gifts
National Water Service
Electricom
Orange County Dentistry
Andis Logging
Green Acres Golf Course
Springs Valley Bank
And many more!

Without the support of our community and these local businesses, we would not be able to put on events like this.
The celebration will take place on July 4th at JayC Park. Food trucks, bounce houses, and face painting will be set up and ready to go around 3:00 PM. The evening will continue with the Police vs. Fire Department Softball Game, followed by an amazing fireworks display presented by Williams Pyrotechnics.
We look forward to celebrating Independence Day with everyone and hope to see you there! 🇺🇸🎇

06/29/2026

An Indiana State Trooper is being credited with helping save the life of a man who suffered a serious chainsaw injury Sunday afternoon in Crawford County

Eckerty, IN - On June 28, 2026, at approximately 4:33 p.m., Trooper Blake Leary responded to a medical emergency at Wildridge Resort near Birdseye. Crawford County Dispatch had received a report of a 35-year-old man who had sustained a severe chainsaw laceration to his leg. The caller was attempting to control the bleeding until emergency responders arrived.

Trooper Leary arrived on scene within approximately five minutes and immediately applied a tourniquet to the man’s right thigh, successfully controlling the severe bleeding. Emergency Medical Services arrived shortly afterward, assumed patient care, and transported the man to a medical helicopter for transfer to a trauma center.

The man is currently reported to be in stable condition.

All Indiana State Troopers are equipped with tourniquets and receive training in emergency medical response, allowing them to provide lifesaving care while awaiting the arrival of EMS personnel.

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

05/20/2026

As families and friends gather to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, the Indiana State Police reminds everyone to make safety a priority this Memorial Day Weekend.

During Memorial Day Weekend 2025 (May 23–26), Indiana experienced:
• 1,817 total crashes
• 7 fatal crashes
• 418 people injured
• 87 crashes involving alcohol
• 8 crashes involving drugs

Every crash statistic represents a life, a family, and a community impacted. If you plan to celebrate this weekend, make responsible choices before you get behind the wheel.
• Designate a sober driver
• Use a rideshare or taxi
• Buckle up
• Slow down and stay alert
• Never drive impaired or distracted

Troopers will be out across the state working to keep Indiana roadways safe. Help us make this holiday weekend memorable for the right reasons.

Drive Safe. Drive Sober. Arrive Alive.