Orange Police: Domestic Dispute Leads To The Arrest Of Orange Resident

On Saturday, Feb. 26, officers responded to the Orange Police Department at 8:50 p.m. to meet with a complainant regarding a dispute that occurred on Ann Rose Drive.   Investigation revealed that Joshua D. Sanner, 39, of Orange was involved in the dispute which escalated.  Subsequently, he was taken into custody and charged with disorderly … Read more

Traffic Stop In Orange Leads To Arrest

During a traffic stop on Racebrook Road on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 4:56 p.m. officers spoke to the driver, Santiago Falero Jr., 29, of New Haven.  During the stop it was discovered that Falero was traveling with another person, with whom he held an active protective order.  Subsequently, he was taken into custody and charged … Read more

Orange Police: Man Charged With Intimidation, Racial Ridicule

On Thursday, Feb. 24, officers responded to the Orange Police Department at 8:07 p.m., to process Christian Cortes, 40, of Wallingford, who was turning himself in on an active arrest warrant.  The warrant stemmed from an incident that occurred on the Boston Post Road on Jan. 28. Cortes was taken into custody and charged with … Read more

Orange Police: Man Stole Nearly $1K in Merchandise

Orange police responded to the CVS Pharmacy, 279 Boston Post Road on a shoplifting complaint on Feb. 19 at 8:02 p.m. Investigation revealed that Michael A. Anastasio, 33, of East Haven had taken $885 worth of merchandise without paying for it. Subsequently, he was taken into custody and charged with fifth-degree larceny. Anastasio was processed … Read more

Check Out What’s Coming Up At The Library

The Case Memorial Library, 176 Tyler City Road, offers the following upcoming events for children, tweens and adults. Registration is required, and these popular events fill up fast so act quickly. Tween Reads: Travel Edition Monday, March 7 For tweens in grades 4-6. Go on an adventure without the hassle of packing a suitcase! Answer … Read more

Beardsley Zoo Saddened By The Loss Of Beloved Red Panda

The family at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is saddened to announce the passing of Rochan, a seven-year-old male red panda, on February 17, 2022. Rochan was being monitored and treated for a health condition affecting his ability to walk. Upon completion of an MRI to investigate Rochan’s increasing difficulty, lesions on his spine were identified, further … Read more

Orange Police: Physical Altercation At A Gas Station

On Feb. 18, Officers responded to the Shell Gas Station at 340 Boston Post Road at 9:19 p.m. in regards to a dispute that reportedly turned physical. Investigation revealed that Tyrek T. Jordan, 23, of New Haven was involved in the physical altercation and struck another person. Subsequently, he was taken into custody and charged … Read more

Do Christians Have To Eat Fish On Ash Wednesday?

March 2 is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. So what are the rules for fasting and abstaining from eating meat during Lent? According to the website catholicism.about.com Some religions are stricter than others. Episcopal Abstinence from meat, or from some other food as determined by the Episcopal Conference, is to be observed on … Read more

Blades Ace SCC Quarter Final Against Hand

It’s been a very tough season for the Amity/Cheshire/North Haven Blades Girls Ice Hockey Team. The spirited co-op started off with a flurry of injuries, including one that took out their experienced goalie. But Amity’s Abby Fitol stepped up to the task and earned quite a name for herself on the team, making some incredible … Read more