WARNING: Euthanasia Drug Pentobarbital Found in Gravy Train

A “watchdog group” at Petful.com shared this information on Thursday evening, Feb. 8. WJLA-TV, an ABC affiliate out of Washington, D.C., tonight announced the results of its months-long investigation into pet food, and the results are “explosive,” according to reporter Lisa Fletcher. The investigation team says it discovered traces of pentobarbital, a powerful sedative often … Read more

Friends of The Library Offer $1,000 Scholarship

The Friends of the Case Memorial Library announce that applications for the 2018 Lucy Scillia Scholarship may now be picked up at the Library. Applicants must reside in Orange but may attend any public or private high school. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000. Completed applications may be delivered to the Library or sent to:  Friends … Read more

Chamber Of Commerce: Calendar of Events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events from the Orange Chamber of Commerce: February 2018   20th – Leads Meeting – 8 am, Maplewood Orange, 245 Indian River Road 20th – WOW Lunch Meeting – West Haven & Orange Business Women 11:45 am, TGI Friday’s, $12, Guest Speaker, RSVP to director@orangectchamber.com    21st – BAH with Milford Chamber at Eli’s Orange! $15 per person, reserve your … Read more

Newest Weather Alert: Be Careful Of Icy Conditions

From the National Weather Service: Some Icy Conditions Develop Overnight into Early Thursday. With temperatures dropping well below freezing overnight into Thursday morning, any remaining areas of standing water will freeze, creating ice. This will lead to slippery conditions on any untreated surfaces. Use extra care and caution if outside and traveling.

Orange Lions Spring Tasting Coming Soon – Become A Sponsor, Get Your Tickets

A message from the Orange Lions Club: Mark your calendars for Friday, March 16, and get your tickets for the Orange Lons Club wine tasting event — “A Spring Tasting!” at Saint Barbara Church Hall — doors open at 6:30!   Call 203-795-0134 for tickets!   Thank you to our growing list of sponsors:   Wine and Liquor Outlet   Trader … Read more

UPDATED: Amity Varsity Sports Schedule Feb. 5 – Feb. 11

Here is this week’s Amity Varsity Sports Schedule: Monday, Feb. 5 Unified Sports Basketball Bowling Away – Woodlawn Bowl – West Haven 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 Boys Ice Hockey v. Lyman Hall/H-K/Coginchaug Home – Bennett Rink – West Haven 5:15 p.m. L 6-5 OT Boys Basketball v. Shelton Home – Paul D. Mengold Gym at Amity High School 7 … Read more

Troublesome Weather Begins Around 9 a.m. – NO SCHOOL Amity and Orange

All forecasts are calling for the inclement weather to begin around 9 a.m. and to continue throughout the day – starting with snow, then turning to ice and concluding with rain. Overnight temperatures will be below freezing so surfaces will be icy. All Vehicle Drivers Now Face Fines for Failing to Remove Snow and Ice Abstract: (Since 2013) Commercial motor vehicles … Read more

Klarides Responds to Gov. Malloy’s Budget Adjustments

This is House Republican Leader Themis Klarides’s statement regarding Gov. Malloy’s budget adjustments: “Gov. Malloy deserves credit for coming out with budget adjustments in advance of the session. This will help the legislature formulate a response and incorporate some of his ideas and policies in what promises to be another challenging year. In particular, mitigating the … Read more