If you’re new to town, or just uncertain of what changes will be made to the recycling schedule due to the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s really quite simple. So far, Monday and Tuesday’s pickups went on as scheduled and Wednesday will be the same. Here are the changes: Thursday will be Friday and Friday will be Saturday. … Read more
High Schools Across the state are canceling their traditional Thanksgiving Day Football Games due to the subfreezing temperature forecast. Although some people may be disappointed in the news, I, for one am relieved that I’ll be able to stay for the entire game on Wednesday evening when it will be played in 40+ degree weather, rather … Read more
Longtime Orange residents, can you believe it? Santa’s Helper is celebrating its 24th year of delivering gifts, smiles, and fun to hundreds of families in town. Elf Mama was a young lass when she began organizing the popular fundraiser for the Orange Volunteer Fire Department back in 1994. Now, she’s a bit older (1,027 in Elf … Read more
Stop by 60 Grannis Road today between 1-3 p.m. to check out this centrally located 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,120 sqft ranch with a unique/flexible floor plan. The main living area is wide open and filled with tons of natural light. Full wall to wall to ceiling fireplace to snuggle up to on those cold … Read more
Lynn (Lebon) Simons, 72, of Orange, CT, devoted wife of Bruce S. Simons, passed away peacefully at Smilow Cancer Hospital on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. Born in Waterbury, CT, Oct. 2, 1946, Lynn was a daughter of the late Max and Thelma Lebon. Beloved mother of Jennifer Cohen (Lewis) of Orange, Kimberly Murphy (James) of … Read more
The Orange Police Department and Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will host the annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Chip’s Family Restaurant, 321 Boston Post Road, on Friday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tip-A-Cop is a signature Torch Run event where officers trade their uniform for an apron and serve you! All money donated … Read more
Dear Amity Community, On Wednesday, November 14, a very productive meeting was conducted with the Amity High School Administration, leaders from local organizations and clergy to discuss the school and community’s response to the incidents of Anti-Semitism and other intolerant behavior in the school community. This type of behavior is not acceptable and will not … Read more
John Powers McGill, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Orange, CT on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Born at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Dorchester, Boston on April 28, 1926, he first resided in the Bronx with his parents Charles and Colette and in later years in Fairfield, CT, joined by his sister, Martha. After graduating from … Read more
Winter Storm Zoe has caused enough of a mess to secure the first winter storm delay for both Amity Regional and Orange Schools today. So kids, stay in bed for a little longer and working parents, hustle to find alternate accommodations for your kids. Good Luck this morning everyone, drive carefully and watch out for … Read more
The Lady Spartans Volleyball team has been amazing since the beginning of the season, with only a handful of losses, they worked their way up to the Class LL State Semifinal in Fairfield on Wednesday night and shut out the No. 3 seed Westhill High team. Both teams played their hearts out, but No.10 seed Amity … Read more