On Friday, March 13 — Yes, Friday the 13th — I went to my granddaughter’s school to pick her up for the last time. Thirty minutes later, my daughter called to tell me that school would be closed until the end of March, and I dropped my granddaughter off, saying goodbye with a huge hug, … Read more
Gunars Dreifuss, 65, died on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Gunars was born Philadelphia, PA on New Year’s Day, January 1, 1955. He was the son of Milda and Norman Dreifuss. Gunars attended Upper Darby School Systems where he developed his aptitude for sports. He attended Princeton University on a sports scholarship and played both college … Read more
Orange Live’s former weatherman Kevin Arnone, who went on to be a meteorologist at WTNH 8, then moved to South Carolina to be the Chief Meteorologist at WIS10, is reaching out to his hometown seeking to help his dad. “Hi everyone! My father, Michael, just wanted everyone to know that the Carvel 1081 Bridgeport Avenue in Milford, right … Read more
While Jo-Ann, Michael’s, Christmas Tree Shops and other “fun” stores closed their stores to regular shoppers (Jo-Ann offering online purchasing and curbside pick-up for the most part), Hobby Lobby maintained that it was an “essential” business to some shoppers’ delight and many others’ criticism. Today, the company sent out this press release stating that they … Read more
As another critical step in Connecticut’s ongoing effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus, Governor Lamont has issued an Executive Order requiring businesses to suspend in-person operations for all non-essential functions by Monday, March 23 at 8:00 p.m. Even essential businesses are encouraged to implement telecommuting or safe work-from-home procedures. This order does not … Read more
With two newer Big Y grocery stores in the area (Milford and Derby) Orange residents have been taking advantage of the opportunity to take their business there. Therefore this message from the Big Y CEO regarding safety protocols during the Coronavirus situation is relevant for Orange Live to publish. Dear Customers and Friends, We are … Read more