Robert C Shanley, 78 of Orange, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 17th. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Donna L. Shanley, and his adoring children, son PJ Shanley (Whitney), and daughter Erin (Nuala). Bob also is survived by his four adoring grandchildren, Caitlyn, Colleen, Ronan, and Maeve, as well as … Read more
Amity varsity teams are having a great season so far. Here’s what’s on this week’s schedule: Monday, Sept. 20 Field Hockey vs Lyman Hall, Away, at Lyman Hall HS, Fitzgerald Field, at 3:45 p.m. Girls Soccer vs Career/Hillhouse, HOME at Amity Field 3 at 5 p.m. Girls Volleyball vs Hillhouse, HOME at Amity at 6:30 … Read more
The full moon will rise in the southeast just after sunset tonight, Monday, September 20 — just two days before the fall equinox. This full Moon reaches peak illumination at 7:54 p.m. tonight. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, “While September’s full Moon is usually known as the Harvest Moon, if October’s full Moon happens to occur closer to the equinox … Read more
Amity Regional School District will be hosting a COVID vaccine clinic at Amity Regional High School. This clinic will be open to all students and staff. Students ages 12 and up may participate in this clinic, as it is Pfizer vaccination clinic. Amity Regional High School, District Presentation Room 8:00 am – 4:30 pm First … Read more
The Lady Spartans Swimming and Diving team was on the road in East Haven on Friday, Sept. 17 for a meet against East Haven/Wilbur Cross/Hillhouse. EH/WC/HH won more events than Amity, but true to form, Todd Rainey’s Lady Spartans gave their all and outscored their hosts 80-62. Amity’s Winning Events 200 Medley Relay 1:59.31 – … Read more
Following is the official Orange Country Fair Schedule for 2021. The Fair will take place on the Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road, on Saturday, Sept. 18 and Sunday, Sept. 19. You may notice that a few fan favorites like the Frying Pan Toss, Hay Bale Toss and Pig Races are missing this year, but … Read more
In the first quarter Amity chose to do a lot of running plays and passed once or twice. The game was scoreless after one. The Spartans intercepted the ball and made some nice progress early in the second, but the Gaels soon took over and the battle was on. Amity defense was strong keeping Shelton … Read more
The 2021 Amity Girls Swimming and Diving Team seems to be off to a great start, with its first in-person contest in a very long time and hopefully no COVID virtual meets in the future. Head Coach Todd Rainey’s team includes 7 seniors: Taylor Dillon; Hannah Johnson; Katherine O’Connor; Amanda Robinson; Lauren Sender; Julia Snow; … Read more
The Amity Girls’ Swimming and Diving Team hosted Branford at its season opener in Orange on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Longtime head coach Todd Rainey sent the results after the meet showing a Lady Spartans 97-67 victory. Following are Amity’s winning categories: 200 Medley Relay 1:54.57 – Lauren Sender, Marea Li, Grace Mahon, Julia Snow 200 … Read more
The Orange Recycling Committee will, once again, have a information booth under the Civic Tent at the Orange Country Fair this weekend. Step right up and ask any questions you may have about what can and cannot be recycled, different recycling options at the transfer station, etc. Kids, test your knowledge of recycling with recycling … Read more