Jeffrey Layne Johnson, 56, beloved father of Blake Lee Johnson, 21, and daughter Devin Christina Johnson, 19, passed away on May 8 at his home in Delray Beach, Florida, where he recently moved to be close to his children. Jeff is the son of Robert and Jean Simmons Johnson of Branford, Connecticut, formerly of Woodbridge … Read more
The regular season is winding down and for many teams, this is the final week of games before the playoffs. For others, the SCC Championships have begun. Here is this weeks Varsity schedule: Monday, May 21 Boys and Girls Track SCC Championships, AWAY at Lyman Hall 2 p.m. Girls Golf vs Greenwich, AWAY at Griffith … Read more
The Amity Spartans Varsity Baseball team will play its final game of the regular season on Monday, May 21 at Amity. The Spartans will face off against Norwich Free Academy at 4 p.m. Sal Coppola’s boys have a 14-5 record so far this year and will be going to the playoffs for sure. The Softball … Read more
Susan May Neufeld, an Orange yoga teacher who helped others to discover their lives’ purpose, died May 12 of uterine cancer at a Mexican clinic where she had sought treatment. She was 66. Family and friends were stunned by the rapid physical decline of a kale-eating Reiki master who rose before dawn to meditate and had seemingly … Read more
If you can’t wait for the Orange Country Fair and all the excitement that takes place in the lower field, come on down to the Orange Fairgrounds this coming Sunday, May 20, for the Spring Doodlebug Contest. This, as many know is an Orange tradition. Weigh-in is at 10 a.m. The “Pull” begins at 11 … Read more
Camp Argo (at the Cedarcrest Campgrounds) 886 Mapledale Road, Orange, is seeking more volunteer counselors since there have been so many camper registrations for this summer. For the high school or college student – volunteering can satisfy community service hours, improve a resume for college or career, and is a great way to learn more leadership … Read more
House Republican Leader Themis Klarides recently was the keynote speaker for the Northeast Junior State of America event that took place in Stamford. Rep. Klarides talked about the legislative session and the importance of young adults becoming involved in politics. The Junior State of America is a student-run organization that cultivates democratic leadership skills, challenges one … Read more
The Town of Orange Highway Department announced today that the following roads are to be paved. Work will begin on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Tyler City Road Porter Lane Chestnut Ridge Road Pinetree Drive (Peck Lane to Spruce Lane) Spruce Lane Oakview Drive (Spruce Lane to Ridge Road) Wepawaug Road Road work will begin May 29 … Read more
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, will host its annual Wild Wine, Beer, and Food Safari on Saturday, June 2, 2018, from 6-9 p.m. This event welcomes 1,200 adult guests for an evening of food & drink tastings from local vendors, live music by Zoo favorites The Navels, and an exciting silent auction, all on Zoo … Read more
Arline Geane, 92, of East Otis, Massachusetts, formerly of Orange, CT, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 28, 2018. She was born on August 21, 1925, to the late Paul Schutt and Freda Brandt. Arline was predeceased by her husband George A. Geane, her daughter, Jennifer D. Geane and her sisters, Dorothy … Read more