The Amity Spartans Boys Hockey Team attended its annual Banquet on Wednesday, March 27. This event is an opportunity for the coaches and players to recognize their own for all the hard work they put in on the ice during the past season. The Spartans made it into the states, but, like the girls’ team … Read more
Earlier this month, the Lions Club of Orange hosted its annual Community Grants evening and awarded grant money to 13 worthy community services organizations. The following local organizations received grants. • Orange Fire Marshal’s Office • Orange Police Department • Orange Historical Society • Orange Community Services • Orange Elementary Olympic Festival • Orange Youth … Read more
The 7s band that won the Ridgefield Band Jam last spring has a huge opportunity to open for a popular band in a local venue. On Saturday, March 9th, 2019, the 7s will OPEN for Mullett at the Milford Performance Center. The 7s is a middle school band from Orange comprised of Christopher Carlson (drums), Lucas Ketchian … Read more
It was 39 years ago after the Olympic Men’s Hockey Game between the underdog USA team and the mighty, unbeatable Russians when sports announcer Al Michaels shouted out “Do You Believe In Miracles? YES!” — a fact that wasn’t lost on Blade’s Coach John Peschell. He mentioned the “Miracle on Ice,” to his girls, saying, “If … Read more
The Amity Spartans went up against Tri-Town (9-1-8) in Enfield on Monday, Feb. 18. After having only one win in the last 10 games, Amity really needed to ace this one. Just 42 seconds after entering the ice Justin Miller made a goal, assisted by Jason Csejka and Nelson Bordeleau.. Tri-town answered with a goal at … Read more
On Monday, Feb. 18, the Blades (Amity, Cheshire, North Haven) girls’ Ice Hockey team hosted the Guilford Indians for the SCC South Quarter Final game in Hamden. The Blades had a shaky start to the regular season this year, but once they figured things out, they never looked back, and the run for the SCC title … Read more
The Boys Swimming and Diving Team was on the road in Glastonbury on Friday, Feb. 15 for a meet against Glastonbury. This was a very competitive matchup, but, in the end, Glastonbury outscored Amity 95-80 Glastonbury’s Winning Events: 200 yard Medley Relay: G- 1:41.64 Kevin Tierney, Chris Davis, Brant Barbera-Hwang, Evan Fuller 200-yard Freestyle: G- 1:45.71 … Read more
Following a mind-blowing start to the season, the Amity Boys Hockey Team went from unbeatable to maybe they will, maybe they won’t. Last week, at 5-5, Amity went into overtime with North Branford in a nail-biter of a game. They lost, and no one was really thrilled about it, but we still stand by our team, knowing … Read more
The Lady Spartans Basketball team hosted the Career Panthers on Monday, Feb. 11, at Amity High School. This was a special evening for two of the players, Tara Laugeni, and Haley Esparo, the only seniors on the team. Fans kept their attention on #34 – Laugeni, counting each time she made a basket waiting for that … Read more
Orange students will have the opportunity to sleep in late on Wednesday (Feb. 13) due to the messy weather conditions. A 2-hour school delay has been called for the safety of the students (and school bus drivers).