Planning to run for political office in 2021? Then plan now to attend: 2021 Candidates' Lunch & Learn.  There will be 2 vacant Orange Township Trustee seats this November!  It will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 11:30am - 1pm. Limited to 50 attendees, first-come first-serve to register. Box lunch provided.  Willis Building Conference Room, 2079 U.S. Highway 23N, Delaware.  Learn how to file petitions, campaign finance, website tools & resources, and Q&A time.  To register, please call Ali Solove, 740-833-2085 or email asolove@delawarecountyohio.gov by July 8th.  

Olentangy Schools changing logos for high schools - You will see a change in 3 of the 4 high school logos and mascots. This includes Liberty, Olentangy and Orange. Berlin will remain the same.  LEARN MORE

Orange Township Trustees vote 2-1 against Condo Development - The land at the northeast corner of Shanahan and North roads will remain undeveloped due to OT trustees rejecting a rezoning request for the 24 acre parcel of land. This was decided at the May 19th public hearing. The dissenting vote was from Ryan Rivers. LEARN MORE

We appreciate the continued support of EyeShop Optical for renewing their Partnership with Orange Celebration in 2021. Without the help of our Partners we would be able to continue our FREE service to everyone in Orange Township and surrounding area.  Thank you to EyeShop Optical for believing in us and helping us continue on through this year with offering local event listings, activities and services in our community!  Want to be a partner? Find out how! more...

CLICK OC ON YOUR PHONE! Our website now support PWA. What's PWA? It's progressive web app. This means you can now access our website via your smart phone home screen. When you access us via your smart phone, you will see a pop-up at the bottom of the screen. Select it and our OC logo will appear on your phone. Then everytime you want to access us simply click on our logo on your phone's homescreen.  

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 

Delaware County Chosen 2021 #1 Best County to Live in Ohio - Based on comprehensive assessment of the overall livability of an area at the county level. This grade takes into account several key factors of a location, including the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities in an attempt to measure the overall quality of an area. Also ranked #24 nationally for Best Counties for Families in America!  LEARN MORE

Accessibility Features Now on OrangeCelebration.com - You might have noticed the round blue icon on the top right corner of each page.  When you click on it, you are presented with a menu of options to access our service for those with disabilities. We strive to ensure that our services are accessible to people with disabilities, and that our website is made easier to use and more accessible for people with disabilities, with the strong belief that every person has the right to live with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. LEARN MORE

Stay Safe - Block Watch & House Check - The Delaware County, Ohio Sheriff's Office conducts home & business checks. Before heading out of town, call 740-833-2800 or complete an online form at delawarecountysheriff.com (Forms) to have the police keep an extra eye on your home/property. LEARN MORE

'Cyberbulling: What Schools and Teachers Can Do' - How schools and educators can address and help prevent abusive behavior on the internet. Special article in on our School page.  SCHOOLS 

Ohio Libraries Offer Free Legal Resources - Finding accurate legal information and forms can be surprisingly difficult. Ohio Legal Help is the only legal resource that specifically addresses Ohio’s complicated legal landscape, and now every library in the State of Ohio will offer this free resource to Ohioans. LEARN MORE

Orange Township Trustee Meetings - Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, 10 AM or 6 PM. Meetings are held at Orange Township Hall, 1680 E. Orange Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035. SCHEDULE

Big Walnut Interchange Project - Discussions regarding the Big Walnut Interchange Project which would help relieve congestion at I-71, Polaris and Gemini Rds has become a priority, according to MORPC (Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission). Actual date of the project has not been announced, but for all of us who are affected by the traffic issues on a daily basis, it will not be soon enough. LEARN MORE 

More event listings available in our area! We added AddEvents.in current listings for more options of events happening in our area. Be sure to access our Events page to view these listings plus other events currently posted! MORE EVENTS

Parent Teachers Organizations PTO in Orange Township - We have included more information and resources about our schools for parents and students. It is listed in order by Elementary Schools, Middle Schools and High Schools. LEARN MORE

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

Delaware Trails - There is a new website and facebook page for those interested in the paths and trails in Delaware. is intended to promote the current and future trails and paths of Delaware, OH through education and awareness. FIND OUT MORE

Submit Your Orange Township Zoning Permit Online. The program allows applicants to submit zoning permits online and access status updates of submissions. You can also submit a complaint or violation in regards to zoning issues. LEARN MORE 

Changes coming to Orange Township facility rental process - As of Tuesday, January 7, 2020, there will now be changes to how you can rent Orange Township rooms and shelters! 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

DID YOU KNOW that OrangeCelebration.com has help promote over 200 performers and bands in our community?  Over the past 4+ years OC has listed music events every week for local talent (up and coming stars) for our local bars, restaurants and events. Check it out current listings on our MUSIC PAGE. Note: In 2021 listing for local talent has resumed with some of the local bars and restaurants. Check out our music page for current listings.   

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.

Posted 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.

OrangeCelebration.com is proud to help support the Heroes Not Forgotten 5K Fundraiser to honor our veterans in 2019. 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 

ROAD CLOSURES & WORK

Road Projects in Orange Township 2020 - Article about some of the road projects scheduled for this year and beyond. LEARN MORE

For up-to-date traffic information, construction information and road conditions, 24-hours a day, visit Ohgo.com.

Does your organization have an event or activity coming up in our community you would like to share with the public? Do you have a club or special interest group with regular meetings? Simply send us your information so we can list it for FREE on our website and social media sites. To get started click here.