The Orange Lions Club will host its 55th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 13, at the High Plains Community Center grounds (Orange Fairgrounds) on Orange Center Road. In case of inclement weather, a “rain or snow date” has been set for Saturday, April 20 at High Plains Community Center, with the same schedule of events … Read more
The Traffic Authority of the Orange Police Commission met at the Orange Police Department on Monday, March 11. Following are brief notes from that meeting: Chief Robert Gagne made the Board aware of the Ride for Hope Charity Motorcycle Ride that will be coming through town on June 2. Lt. Ray LaPlante will be involved. The monthly … Read more
The Orange Park and Recreation Commission met at Town Hall on Wednesday, March 27. Following is the information that came from this meeting. OLD BUSINESS Director Dan Lynch reported that Simon Khairallah will be going before the Board of Selectmen on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, for the final approval for his Eagle Scout project. Mr. Lynch … Read more
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
On Wednesday night, March 27 at around 10 p.m., Orange Police responded to a serious one-car motor vehicle accident on Racebrook Road (Rt. 114) near the Woodbridge town line. Preliminary investigation shows that a 2008 Toyota Rav4 was traveling southbound on Rt.114 at a high rate of speed when the 25-year-old driver lost control of the … Read more
There will be enhanced potential for fire spread today as relative humidities fall into the teens to lower 20s, and winds gust to 20 to 25 mph. Take care of your actions to prevent causing a dangerous situation. If you smoke, do not toss your cigarette butt out of the car window, as it can easily ignite … Read more
Route 34 Westbound is shut down near Hine’s Farm between Baldwin Road and Grassy Hill Road/Sodom Lane for a serious accident. According to the OPD Facebook Page the road is closed due to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian, the westbound lanes of Derby Avenue (RT34) are closed at the intersection of Sodom Lane. … Read more
The Orange Lions Club would like to say thank for all the recent support of our “Spring Tasting” on March 22. It was a roaring success with neatly 200 guests in attendance! Thank you to our Sponsors: Wine and Liquor Outlet, Eli’s of Orange, Trader Joe’s, Wayne Hugendubel of Coldwell Banker. Shop Rite, Cellini’s Design … 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 Woodbridge Regional Animal Control has available for adoption a breed of dog not seen very often. Lad is an eight-month-old, male, smooth coat Collie in sable and white. He is friendly, attentive, swift and athletic with a lot of puppy behavior and energy. Lad is good with adults, older children, friendly dogs but no … Read more