The Orange Lions Club will host its biggest and most popular fundraiser “Get Uncorked!” A Wine Tasting Event on Friday, June 18, 2021. Sadly, COVID-19 forced the cancelation of last year’s wine tasting and the hope is that, with the continued vaccinations and falling infection numbers, by June it will be safe to congregate and … Read more
Orange Volunteer Firefighters responded to a fire call at Homewood Suites at 99 Marsh Hill Road, around 5 p.m. on Friday, May 14. According to Fire Marshal Jamie Vincent, the fire was accidental, caused by improperly discarded smoking materials in the decorative landscaping. The fire burned up against the building that got behind the stone … Read more
On Friday morning, May 14 at 8:01 a.m. Orange police responded to Ohman Avenue in reference to a man acting erratically and yelling profanities at his neighbor. According to the report, Gar Rydberg, 60, of Orange was screaming obscene comments toward his neighbor. He was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct. Rydberg was … Read more
On Friday, May 14, at 10:52 a.m., Orange Police responded to a shoplifting complaint at ShopRite, at 259 Bull Hill Lane. The investigation revealed that Brian Small, 43, of New Haven took $112 worth of merchandise without paying. Subsequently, he was taken into custody and charged with sixth-degree larceny. He was released on a … Read more
A Message from the Orange Historical Society: Thank you to all our friends and neighbors who cleaned out their cupboards and closets. With help from the Orange Juniorettes, the trailer in front of High Plains was filled with bags of gently used clothing and textiles and boxes of household goods last weekend. Cars drove up to the trailer and … Read more
Orange Native Connor Deane plans to run against incumbent First Selectman Jim Zeoli in the 2021 Election. Get to know him through this video where he tells you about himself and his plans for the future of Orange.
Orange native, Connor Deane will seek the nomination of the Orange Democrats as their candidate for First Selectman of the Town of Orange “For nearly thirty years, Orange has been my home. This town has instilled in me the value of hard work, the power of community, and the need to give back. That’s why I’m running … Read more
Kenneth E. Lyke Jr., 68, of Orange passed away peacefully May 12, 2021, with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Kathleen DeLoughery Lyke. Ken was born April 24, 1953, in New Haven the son of Kenneth E. And Marjorie Toelken Lyke. He was a dedicated firefighter for Sikorsky Aircraft for … Read more
The CDC released its latest guidelines regarding easing indoor and outdoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people. The new recommendation for Fully Vaccinated people, ( those who’ve had BOTH the first and second shot of Pfizer or Moderna and One dose of Johnson and Johnson and two weeks have passed since getting that last shot) may … Read more
The award-winning Amity Regional High School Theater Department, under the direction of Robert and Andrea Kennedy, is thrilled to announce the outdoor production of Anastasia. Anastasia transports the audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her … Read more