Local News for Orange, Connecticut

A Look Back: Calling Hours For Tim Smith Were Well Planned

As expected with any high-profile wake, the line to pay respects to Orange Fire Marshal Tim Smith was constant. The Cody White Funeral Home was prepared to welcome mourners, with roped off serpentine lines in two large rooms prior to entering the viewing room. Each had photo memory boards with images of Tim with his READ MORE.

Amity HS Athletics: Blades win! Final score …

Blades win! Final score over Notre Dame Fairfield 3-2 in OT. Tess Csejka with a hat trick and Jade Krukar with 20 saves! #AR5 #scc #cthk @CHSGHA @NHIndiansAD @CHSRamPride @GameTimeCT #hattyalert Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Please Share Your Photos With Orange Live, And Be Respectful

Very public funerals such as today’s for Tim Smith deserve the best of the best coverage for residents who knew him, but cannot attend or out-of-state High School buddies who’ve been following Orange Live or other media for information. Back when Asst Police Chief Bill Garfield and Asst Chief Mark Greco passed away, I was READ MORE.

Funeral to be held today for longtime Orange fire marshal

Firefighters from across the state are joining the town of Orange in remembering the community’s longtime fire marshal. Read the rest of the article on connecticut.news12.com READ MORE.

Amity HS Athletics: Boys basketball end of …

Boys basketball end of 1st quarter: Cheshire 18 Amity 16 #AR5 #scc #ctbb Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Senior lunch menus, Jan 26, Feb. 2

THIS WEEK MONDAY: Meatloaf w/gravy, mashed potatoes, Scandinavian blend vegetables, multigrain bread, Mandarin oranges. TUESDAY: Italian wedding soup w/crackers, ravioli w/sauce & cheese, spinach salad w/raspberry vinaigrette, garlic breadtick, pears. WEDNESDAY: Pulled pork, hamburger bun, coleslaw, corn niblets, fresh fruit. Read the rest of the article on nhregister.com READ MORE.

OUR SOCIAL MEDIA LOGO We have recently joined Twitter and Instagram, and wanted to let you know that our original logo is

OUR SOCIAL MEDIA LOGO We have recently joined Twitter and Instagram, and wanted to let you know that our original logo is too big for those social media sites. Please see below for our Twitter/Instagram logo. When you see it, click “follow”! Follow us on Twitter: @PlayersOrange Follow us on Instagram: @OrangePlayers #OrangePlayers #TheOrangePlayers #PlayersOrange READ MORE.

Procession Route Announced For Orange Fire Marshal’s Funeral

Orange firefighters have announced the route they will take as they escort recently deceased Fire Marshal Tim Smith from the Cody White Funeral Home in Milford to the Holy Infant Church in Orange for his funeral on Saturday. Long lines are expected as firefighters, arson investigators, police officers and municipal officials come together to pay READ MORE.

This Is So Beautiful

The CT Fire Marshal’s Association posted the most beautiful tribute to Tim Smith on its Facebook Page. The Image speaks volumes. Thank you to whomever designed it. He deserved nothing less. Read the rest of the article on orangectlive.com READ MORE.

Orange Vol Fire Dept: Information on FM Smith’s …

Information on FM Smith’s Wake, which will be held tomorrow: Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Amity HS Athletics: Amity will be supporting …

Amity will be supporting the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life this coming week with PURPLE POWER GAMES! Come and support this great cause all week! #AR5 #SCC @AmityRegionalHS @RelayForLife @GameTimeCT @nhrJoeMorelli @TheCoachWELI @MikeMadera2 @Erikd25 @JohnHoltTV Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Orange Community Women Present Mad Science!

Here is a fun family event for all ages, mark your calendar for Saturday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. when the Orange Community Women present Mad Science at the High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road. Mad Science stage shows have been captivating audiences of all ages for more than 30 years. This spectacular READ MORE.

Senators To Host Prescription Drug And Long-Term Care Forum In Orange Tonight

The Legislators will Discuss Potential Legislative Measures to Make Prescription Drugs and Long-Term Care Affordable On Thursday, January 23, State Senators James Maroney (D-Milford) and Matt Lesser (D-Middletown), who is also Senate Chair of the legislature’s Insurance and Real Estate Committee, will hold a prescription drug and long-term care forum at the High Plains Community READ MORE.

Here Is The Route The OVFD Will Take To Escort Tim Smith’s Body To The Church

Orange firefighters today announced the route they will take as they escort Fire Marshal Tim Smith from the Cody White Funeral Home in Milford to the Holy Infant Church in Orange for his funeral on Saturday. Tim’s life will be celebrated at a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Infant READ MORE.

Amity HS Athletics: Our deepest condolences to …

Our deepest condolences to the Smith Family. Tim was a proud Alumni of Amity (also Father of Amity alumnae) and an outstanding contributor to the Town of Orange. Funeral services set for Orange Fire Marshal Tim Smith via @nhregister Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Fund set up for daughters of Orange fire marshal killed in crash

Memorial contributions may be made to the Orange Volunteer Fire Association, P.O. Box 878, Orange, CT 06477. Read the rest of the article on nhregister.com READ MORE.

Funeral Arrangements Announced For Fire Marshal

Firefighters, police and municipal officials from across Connecticut and beyond are expected to pay their respects this weekend to Orange Fire Marshal Tim Smith, who died in the line of duty Sunday. Working on behalf of the family, First Selectman James Zeoli, Orange Fire Chief Vaughan Dumas and Deputy Fire Marshal James Vincent laid out READ MORE.

Column: Words Can’t Express Just How Loved Tim Smith Was (and Is)

The town of Orange has been reeling from the news of Tim’s passing and everyone had something to share. Tammy Trantales, from the Zoning Office, said she just saw Tim last week when he stopped by and they had a lovely chat. “He was planning on retiring in 6 years after his girls got out READ MORE.

Orange Fire Department Posts Funeral Arrangements for Fire Marshal Tim Smith

Hundreds expected to pay respects to fire marshal killed in the line of duty Sunday Firefighters, police and municipal officials from across Connecticut and beyond are expected to pay their respects this weekend to Orange Fire Marshal Tim Smith, who died in the line of duty Sunday. Working on behalf of the family, First Selectman READ MORE.

We’ve begun to schedule our vendors for the 2020 season and are pleased to welcome back Tipsy Cones and Lenny & Joe’s

We’ve begun to schedule our vendors for the 2020 season and are pleased to welcome back Tipsy Cones and Lenny & Joe’s food trucks. Any vendors or food trucks interested in participating this season, please let us know! Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.