On July 31 at 10:59 a.m., officers responded to the Webster Bank branch at 247 Boston Post Road in regard to a robbery. The investigation revealed that just prior to arrival, a black or Hispanic male wearing jeans, a baseball cap, and a light colored shirt approached a teller and demanded money. He did not … Read more
Griffin Hospital offers free education, advice, and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with its four-week smoking cessation program starting Aug. 1. “That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking. The program consists of Wednesday night meetings from 5:30-7 p.m. scheduled for Aug.1, 8, 15 and 22 at the Center for … Read more
If you’re looking for a job, there is a great opportunity coming up next week starting on Tuesday, July 31 for positions at the new Boscov’s Department Store, which is replacing the old JC Penny’s at the Post Mall in Milford. Boscov’s is now hiring full time and part-time employees. All are welcome to apply, previous retail … Read more
The Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, will host the following events in early August. Teen STEM Craft: Spin Art Machines Saturday, August 4, 2 p.m. Learn simple circuitry to build and use a working spin art machine. For students entering grades 6-12. Art in the Library Reception Thursday, August 9, 5 p.m. In … Read more
Attention Orange Chamber Members, August 1 is the deadline to send in your nominations for the 2018 Recognitions Breakfast, sponsored by Coldwell Banker. The event will take place at Grassy Hill Country Club, 441 Clark Lane, Orange, on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 8 a.m. Guest Speaker is Dr. Henry Lee. Think about your fellow Chamber members and make … Read more
A pedestrian has died after being struck on Interstate 95 North in Orange early Monday morning. State Police were called to I-95 near exit 41 around 2:30 a.m. The left and center lanes were closed for several hours but are now reopened. Connecticut State Police are investigating the accident. This report came from NBC CT
The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced on Friday that a surveying project requiring barrel closures (The DOT refers to each tunnel as barrels) will be performed on Route 15 Wilbur Cross Parkway northbound and southbound on the Heroes Tunnel (formerly West Rock Tunnel) in New Haven and Woodbridge. The northbound barrel will be closed from 10 … Read more
In the market for a home for less than $300,000? Check out this Cape on 1.21 acres at 106 Old Tavern Road during an open house on Sunday, July 29 from 12-2 p.m. Welcome to this affordably priced dormered cape style home in Orange with its sought-after Amity School district. This 1,430 sqft 3 bedroom, … Read more
Many of us have been directly affected by suicide, some of us are survivors of a suicide attempt, and just about all of us have known or known of someone who has tried or succeeded in committing suicide. In 2018, suicide is still a hugely taboo subject, and this makes it incredibly difficult for people … Read more
The Orange Volunteer Firemen’s Carnival opens next Thursday at the Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road. This is the OVFDs biggest fundraising event of the year and the men and women of the department depend upon the community’s support here in order to be able to continue to provide the town of Orange the best service … Read more