News in Orange, CT


Jarad Named to WPI Dean's List for Fall 2024
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Aditi Bhattamishra, a member of the class of 2028 majoring in Robotics Engineering, was named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the fall 2024 semester.


Sports Injuries: RICE & Fast Recovery
Acute sports injuries can be a devastating experience for athletes at all levels, from professionals to weekend warriors. The immediate aftermath of an injury often involves pain, swelling, and the inability to continue playing. While some athletes can quickly recover and return to the game, others


Superhero, Pajama & Firefighter Fun at OCNS!
Superhero training, cozy pajama days, and future firefighters! OCNS provides a fun and engaging learning environment for 3s, 4s, and kindergarten readiness 5s. Discover how OCNS makes learning an adventure!


WPI Robotics Student Named to Fall 2024 Dean's List
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Aditi Bhattamishra, a member of the class of 2028 majoring in Robotics Engineering, was named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the fall 2024 semester.


Springfield College Dean's List Honors Five Local Students
Springfield College Recognizes Dean's List Students for the 2024 Fall Semester.


Craft Workshops, Book Clubs & More: February-March Library Events
Capture your thoughts and memories in a junk journal by upcycling scrap paper, ephemera, and all kinds of recycled materials. Workshop guided by Librarian Rebecca Harlow.


Ana Carney Named to LMU Fall 2024 Dean's List
Ana Carney, of Orange, seeking a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, was named to the Lincoln Memorial University Dean's List for the fall semester of 2024. To be placed on the Dean's List, the student must be a full-time undergraduate and have a 3.5 or higher grade-point-average for the


Lyngdal Achieves JMU Dean's List for Fall 2024
Orange resident Annika Lyngdal has been named to the dean's list at James Madison University for the fall 2024 semester. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Lyngdal is majoring in Health Sciences - BS.


Mirela Klobucishta Makes University of Bridgeport Dean's List
Mirela Klobucishta, of Orange, CT was named to University of Bridgeport's Fall 2024 Dean's List. Klobucishta was among more than 350 students named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List.


Tirollo Achieves Dean's List at University of Scranton
Emma G. Tirollo of Orange was among more than 1,650 students named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2024 fall semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours


UA Student Cavallaro Makes President's List
Francis Cavallaro was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Fall Semester 2024. A total of 14,631 students enrolled Fall Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean's list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president's list with an academic record


University of Rhode Island Names Orange Students to Fall 2024 Dean's List
The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that several Orange students have been named to its Fall 2024 Dean's List.


Get Lucky at the OVFD Auxiliary's St. Patrick's Day Meat-O!
Feeling lucky? The Orange Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Meat-O! event on Saturday, March 8th, at 2:00 PM. The event will be held at the Post Road Fire House, located at 355 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT. Meat-O! is a fun and exciting game where participants play


Orange Association Announces Scholarships for Seniors
The Orange Scholarship Foundation Association announces that applications for its scholarships are now available. Seniors who reside in Orange and attend either public or private high schools are eligible. Among several scholarships is the Ashlie Krakowski Memorial Scholarship of $5000 that will


Obituary: Michael J. DiReinzo
Michael J DiReinzo, 63, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025. Born in New Haven on June 8, 1961, he was the beloved son and only child of Amneris and Anthony DiReinzo. Michael is survived by his children, Lauren Wache, Alex DiReinzo, and Jesse DiReinzo, his granddaughter Adelyn, his partner


Amity Board of Ed Approves 2025-26 Calendar with New Cultural Holidays
After three months of thorough review and thoughtful discussions, the Amity Board of Education has approved the 2025-2026 school calendar. Designed to prioritize student needs, the calendar aligns closely with the elementary districts and expands opportunities for seniors participating in the Unpaid


Sydney Manzione Achieves President's List Honors for Fall 2024 Semester at Nichols College
Sydney Manzione of Orange has achieved President's List honors for the fall 2024 semester at Nichols College. President's List recognizes those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. Students whose semester grade point average is 3.85 or higher for at least 12 undergraduate


Children's Book Pop-Up Sale! Feb 1st at Case Library
A Pop-Up Sale of Children’s books will be held on Saturday, February 1st from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. at Case Memorial Library. This special sale is in conjunction with “Take Your Child to the Library Day” when the Fire Department along with a fire truck will also be visiting the library.