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Beginning October 15th Orange Township Fire Department will be conducting hydrant flushing during the daylight hours. Some discolorations in the water may occur. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please call (740) 548-6346 if you have any further questions.  

On October 17th, 20th, 23rd, 26th, 29th,Nov 1st May the following areas will be affected.

Areas South of Orange Rd., West of Columbus Pike.

Areas West of the railroad tracks, South of Powell Rd.

Areas East of the railroad tracks, South of Orange Rd., West of S. Old State.

Areas East of S. Old State, South of Lewis Center Rd., West of Bale Kenyon, North of Orange Rd.

On October 15th, 18th, 21st, 24th, 27th, 30th, Nov 2nd the following areas will be affected.

Areas North of Orange Rd. & West of Columbus Pike.

Areas North of Lewis Center Rd. & West of the railroad tracks.

Areas East of I-71 & areas adjacent to Bale Kenyon.

Areas East of the railroad tracks, North of Orange Rd., West of S. Old State, South of Lewis Center Rd.

On October 16th, 19th, 22nd, 25th, 28th, 31st, Nov 3rd the following areas will be affected.

Areas North of Powell Rd., East of Columbus Pike, South of Lewis Center Rd., West of the railroad tracks.

Areas East of the railroad tracks & North of Lewis Center Rd.

Areas East of S. Old State, South of Powell Rd, West of I-71.

New! Visit our newest page - Fundraisers!  Find out about local events to help those less fortunate, to raise money for school events, clubs or projects, or support for those who have given to our community and country.  LEARN MORE

DID YOU KNOW that OrangeCelebration.com has help promote over 175 performers and bands in our community? Over the past 3 years OC has listed music events every week for local talent (and up and coming stars) for our local bars and restaurants. Check it out on our MUSIC PAGE 

Orange Township Community Branding Initiative Survey - Orange Township is requesting everyone take their survey to help with this project. To gather insights that support the development of the Orange Township brand and get a deeper understanding of public perception and preferences, and will only take a few minutes.  Thank you! LEARN MORE

Fire/EMS Levy Fact Sheet - On Tuesday, November 6th, Orange Township is asking residents to renew our current 7.0 mill Fire/EMS Levy.  FACT SHEET

One of our supporters, EyeShop Optical  Center, was recognized as one of America’s Finest Opticals by Invision magazine. Check out the article and learn more about this local business!  LEARN MORE

Deepest appreciation to Debbie Taranto, Taranto's Pizzeria Polaris for her continued support of OrangeCelebration.com.  Debbie is a true leader in our community, not only as a small business owner, but trustee of Orange Township.  She contributes to many events and activities in our community.  It is because of people like Debbie that Orange Township has seen a tremendous growth and positive influence on it's residents and businesses.  We are PROUD to have Taranto's Pizzeria as a supporter of OC.  Thank you!  LEARN MORE  

Trick or Treat in Orange Township will be held Wednesday, October 31st from 6-8pm.  Orange Township adopted to follow the recommended Trick or Treat schedule as set forth by Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission between the hours of 6pm-8pm. Communities are not required to follow the recommended Trick or Treat schedule as approved by MORPC and may hold their Trick or Treat on a different schedule; however, Orange Township has adopted to follow the schedule set forth by MORPC including holding the event rain or shine. 

We Just Keep Getting Better! (and Bigger!) OC is adding Olentangy school information for your convenience.  You'll find it on our Sports page, which is now School/Sports page. We started with a directory of all the schools in our area, plus more information and resources is being added.  Of course, if you have something you would like to contribute, please contact us.  LEARN MORE 

Want to do business in Orange Township? Check out our Business page for more information on how to do business with and in Orange Township. Plus, check out tips and resources to help your business grow. LEARN MORE

Our Appreciation to AmeriHealth Chiropractic & Wellness for their continued support of Orange Celebration! Without our supporters this website and social media sites wouldn't be possible.  Dr. John Moore has been a champion of Orange Township for many years, and is active in his church and community. Contact Dr. Moore for your chiropractic needs. LEARN MORE

UPDATE!  Del Co Engineer's office WILL NOT close S. Old State Rd. between Alum Crossing Dr. and Parklawn Dr. - For Immediate Release: Friday, August 3, 2018.  The Delaware County Engineer's office has  announced IT WILL NOT BE closing S. Old State Road between Alum Crossing Drive and Parklawn Drive for an emergency culvert replacement Monday, August 6, 2018 through Tuesday, August 14, 2018.  Any questions concerning this matter please contact our office at 740.833.2400. Thank you for your cooperation.

SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL GENERAL ELECTION

Special Congressional General Election which is taking place on TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018. The candidates running are Troy Balderson (R), Danny O'Connor (D) and Joe Manchik (Green). This is to replace Pat Tiberi as our US Representative for Ohio's 12th Congressional District. Please get out and Vote. 

*Contact the Delaware County Board of Elections at www.delawareboe.org for information regarding early and absentee voting as well as any other questions you may have about the Special Election. The Absentee Vote Center is open. 

AGE-FRIENDLY DELAWARE COUNTY PROJECT TO SURVEY RESIDENTS AGE 55 AND OLDER.  July 25, 2018. ELAWARE, Oh. – In the next several weeks, nearly 1,500 adults age 55 and older who live in Delaware County will be receiving a health survey by mail through a partnership between SourcePoint and the Delaware General Health District.

The Delaware General Health District collaborated with many county partners to create a unique assessment tool which will ask residents about where they live and what they would improve. Residents age 55 and older will be randomly selected to participate.

The Health District asks residents who receive this health survey to please complete it and send it back as soon as possible. Survey answers are anonymous and confidential. The survey is funded by SourcePoint and the Delaware General Health District.

The Age-Friendly Delaware County Project is a collaborative effort led by SourcePoint involving many organizational partners and community members working together to improve life in Delaware County for aging adults.

For more information about this survey please contact Abby Crisp by email at acrisp@delawarehealth.org or by calling 740-203-2030.

DATA Bus OSU Home Game Transportation Survey! DATA Bus is working on having a connector bus from locations around Delaware County to COTA's Bus it to the Buckeye's bus at Crosswoods Park -N-Ride. We need your input to make this happen! We appreciate your time in completing this survey so that we may better serve our community.  TAKE SURVEY

Another SHOUT OUT goes to The Inn at Olentangy Trail for continuing to support OrangeCelebration.com!  They have been a supporter over the past several years, plus have donated to other events. A true champion of our community by helping our senior citizens by providing professional and friendly care services. LEARN MORE

A special THANK YOU to Darlene Schaefer, CRT Realtors, for continuing to support OrangeCelebration.com.  She has been a super supporter of OC over the years, and it's people like Darlene that are helping to get the word out about how great a community Orange Township is to live and work. We appreciate her continued support not only as a sponsor but by contributing to other events too! LEARN MORE

SourcePoint Unveiled New Branch Office on Polaris Parkway -  A Delaware County nonprofit, SourcePoint provides residents of the county age 55 and older with professional expertise, services and programs.  The new location will help support those 55 and older with programs and resources in southern Delaware county.   LEARN MORE

Want to Volunteer Your Time in Delaware County? Here is a link to different opportunities in Delaware County with many different programs for all ages.  LEARN MORE

Report blocked railroad crossings to Federal Railroad Administration - With continued issue of trains blocking Orange Rd and Lewis Center Rd, please submit rail safety issues to the PUCO Rail Division using the online PUCO "Contact Us" form or by calling the Rail Division at (614) 466-1150. 

View current and upcoming Delaware County road closures and detours on Google Maps LEARN MORE

2018 Road Construction Guide, Delaware County, Ohio - List county and township road projects, plus 2019-20 projects. PDF FILE. LEARN MORE

Orange Township Spring 2018 Newsletter - If you missed it, READ IT HERE 

2018 Car & Booster Seat Inspection Schedule for Orange Township - Note: Click on link then scroll just past event listings. SCHEDULE FOR 2018

Coyotes have been spotted in Orange Township. What do you do if a coyote is in your backyard? Here are some helpful tips to keep safe. LEARN MORE

Special Gratitude to North Orange Family Dentistry for renewing as our Primary Supporter for the 2018 year!  Dr. Kyle Bogan is a dedicated supporter of the Orange Township community. And as a true Buckeye, Dr. Bogan had the privilege of playing the sousaphone and dotting the "i" with The Ohio State University Marching Band while pursuing his Chemistry degree at The Ohio State University.  LEARN MORE

NEW!  We've added a local HOTELS directory for those interested in visiting our area. If you have relatives and friends coming in for the holidays, have them access our HOTELS page for suggestions.   LEARN MORE

Places of Worship - If you are new to Orange Township or just looking for a place to worship, please check out this link.   LEARN MORE

Planning a block party in Orange Township? It is now required for all communities to file for a Block Party Application through the township. Cost is $25 when requesting a street to be closed for the party. Applications are reviewed by the Zoning Department, Roads Department and Fire Department for public safety. Applications can take 7 to 14 business days, so please keep this in consideration when planning. Official road closure barricades will be dropped off prior to the party and picked up afterwards. Closing a road without permission will be addressed by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office. LEARN MORE

Congrats to Lyndsey Vidra who was select from all entries as our contest winner in our Be Notified contest! She received a $25 cash card! If you didn't win, be sure to click on any BE NOTIFIED! button on this website, enter your Email address and Name, then Subscribe. Why subscribe? About once a month, receive special announcements about wonderful things happening in the Orange Township area! Opt out anytime and your information is held in strict privacy. Thank you! 

Drug Tip Line - Anonymous!

Drug Tip Line 740-833-2790 or drugtaskforce@co.delaware.oh.us

By making one phone call, you can actually help get drugs off the streets - and you can remain anonymous. However, many people are often reluctant to "get involved." But this IS an anonymous tip line. Delaware County's Drug Task Force follows up on every tip it receives. And while you may not visibly see us following up on your tip, it doesn't mean we aren't! Key signs of drug trafficking include:

1) No indication the resident(s) work.

2) Residents appear to be living above their means (yes, this is a judgment call, but trust your gut).

3) Multiple vehicles at the residence.

4) Various vehicles visiting for short periods of time.

5) Sometimes, poor upkeep of the residence/property.

If it takes a village to help raise our children, then it certainly takes a County to help address this drug epidemic. Thank you for speaking up

For more information on the outdoor warning siren system, receiving emergency communications, or severe weather preparedness, visit Delaware County Emergency Management on the web, on social media @delcoema or contact Sandy Mackey, Delaware County Emergency Management at (740) 833-2180.

2018 Orange Township Trustee Meetings - Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month starting at 7:00pm.  Orange Township Hall, 1680 E. Orange Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035. 

Links to all previous major Orange Celebration event listings are now available on the Event page. This includes Orange Township Parade, Halloween Contest, and more. Scoll to bottom of EVENTS page to access list.  

OrangeCelebration.com was proud to partner with Heroes Not Forgotten 5K Fundraiser to honor our veterans. For information on how to participate in this important and exciting event dedicated to raise money to help build the Orange Township Veterans Memorial, please follow this link: LEARN MORE

Evan Farm Town Center - Orange Township trustees approved rezoning of approximately 554 acres of land for the Evans Farm Town Center. Those supporting the development hope to bring a sense of 'identity' to Orange Township. With a projection of over 6 years to fully develop the Town Center, it will offer shops, restaurants, baseball diamonds, open space, miles of trails, apartments and single family homes. Evans Farm Website: Keep up-to-date on the Evans Farm development here >. Additional resources here: Evans Farm development - additional info >

Delaware County Sheriff's Department Offers Access to Incident Reports Online  

To continue our philosophy of transparency and for the convenience of the public, the Sheriff’s Office is pleased to unveil our new online access to incident reports. These reports will include incidents and crimes such as:

• auto accidents/crashes, hit skip

• breaking & entering

• identity & credit card thefts

• suspicious persons & vehicles

• vandalism

• civil complaints

• found property

Reports are available 2 to 3 days from the date of the incident.

If you prefer to speak with us directly to make your request, call 740-833-2872 or visit: www.delawarecountysheriff.com.

DCDL AWARDS STAFF FAVORITES FOR STUDENT ART - County Students Participated in Library Art Show in Conjunction with Delaware Arts Festival, held on May 20-21, 2017.  SEE WINNERS HERE

The Delaware County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s main goal is to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect property and the environment from “All Hazards” – Natural, Man-made, or Terrorism. We can be reached during normal business hours (740) 833-2180 After hours emergencies EMA can be reached through Delaware County 911.

Library Unveiled New Bookmobile - After 16 years of use and 106,000 miles, the current Delaware County District Library (DCDL) Bookmobile will retire and a new Bookmobile will join the DCDL family. The Bookmobile, part of the award-winning Community & Family Outreach Services Department will have an official ribbon cutting on First Friday, January 5, at 6:00 p.m. outside the Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce offices. After a brief ceremony, the Bookmobile will be open for the public to tour throughout the evening until 9:00 p.m. LEARN MORE

Did you know OrangeCelebration.com has a return rate of 61.6% with the average of 4:07 minutes per visit? Almost 90% of our visitors are from our area. Thank you for believing in us! Want to help support our free, family-friendly service? Find Out More 

It has come to the attention of Orange Township that someone is posting a notice on mailboxes to paint your address numbers on the curb in front of your home. Painting address numbers on the curb is not an Orange Township requirement nor a requirement by the Post Office, Sheriff's Office or Fire Department. Additionally, this work should not be done without a Right-of-Way permit from the Township or County.  

During June 2016, the North Orange Park Aquatic Center was nominated as a “Family Faves” by Columbus Parent for best outdoor municipal pool. In September we were notified that we tied as a runner up with Highlands Park Aquatic Center in Westerville beating out 7 other pools. Recently we received our award, look for it at the pool next season. Thank you for your support of the North Orange Park Aquatic Center over the years!

Orange’s Fire Chief Elected Chair of State Fire Council - Orange Township Fire Chief Matt Noble was recently elected chairman of the Ohio State Fire Council. Noble was appointed to the council by Governor Kasich July 2012. READ MORE

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