News in Orange, CT


Colby Viesselman named to Ohio University's Spring 2026 Dean's List
Ohio University Russ College of Engineering and Technology student Colby Viesselman of Orange, CT has been named to OHIO's Spring 2026 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes undergraduate students who complete a particular semester with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.999 with a minimum of 12 credit hours


Orange Volunteer Fire Dept Joins Annual Safety Day Event
The Orange Volunteer Fire Department joined forces with local police, public works, and military members at the High Plains Community Center for Orange's annual Safety Day. Hosted by Orange Youth Services, the community event offered families and children a hands-on look at real firefighting


Exhibitors Announced for Amity Chamber Symposium & Expo
The Amity Chamber of Commerce Business Symposium & Expo kicks off this Wednesday, July 22nd, at Yale West Campus, 100 West Campus Drive, Orange. Both the expo and symposium are free and open to the public. Please click here to register. The Expo begins at 5:30 p.m. and includes a wide range


CTDOT Virtual Meeting: Southern CT Pedestrian Signals
Members of the public are invited to attend the Connecticut Department of Transportation virtual public information meeting for State Project No. 0173-0549, which concerns Accessible Pedestrian Signal Upgrades in Southern Connecticut.


Le Moyne College Names Dante Agnello to the Spring 2026 Dean's List
Dante Agnello, Freshman Finance and Business Analytics major from Orange, has been named to the Le Moyne College Spring 2026 Dean's List. To make the list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or above.


CT Tourism Director to Speak at Amity Business Expo
Morgan Nyerick, Director of Connecticut Statewide Marketing & Tourism, will be presenting "Shaping Connecticut’s Story: How Perception Drives Growth" at the Amity Chamber of Commerce Business Symposium & Expo, July 22nd, Yale West Campus, 100 West Campus Drive, Orange.


Obituary: Educator John Peter Kowal Passes Away at 84
John Peter Kowal, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and community volunteer, passed away peacefully on July 2 at the age of 84.


Anthony Young Graduates From University of Tampa
Anthony Young, of Orange, graduated from the University of Tampa. Young received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy BA. The commencement ceremony honored 1,992 undergraduate and graduate candidates and included remarks by President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg.


Students Named to President's List at Plymouth State University
Students have been named to the Plymouth State University President's List for the Spring 2026 semester. To be named to the President's List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.70 or better for the Spring 2026 semester and must have completed at least 12 credit hours during


Orange Students Named to URI Spring 2026 Honor Lists
The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that several Orange students have been named to its Spring 2026 Dean's List.


Hailey Black Named to Roger Williams Spring 2026 Dean's List
Hailey Black, of Orange, has been named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List at Roger Williams University, in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean's List that semester.


Sydney Manzione Named to Nichols College Spring 2026 Dean's List
Sydney Manzione of Orange has achieved Dean's List honors for the spring 2026 semester at Nichols College. Dean's List recognizes those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. To be included on the Dean's List, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 for at least


Adriana Tufano Graduates From University of Hartford
The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that Adriana Tufano of Orange has been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of Education, Nursing, and Health Professions.


Bronze Star Medal Recipient to Present at Amity Chamber Symposium
Eric Lopez, Founder and CEO of Arrowhead Leadership Consulting and a four-time Bronze Star Medal recipient, will be delivering a high-impact session, "Leading Across the Generations," at the Amity Chamber of Commerce Business Symposium & Expo, July 22nd, Yale West Campus, 100 West Campus Drive


Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced its Dean's List for academic excellence for the Spring 2026 semester. The criteria for the WPI Dean's List differ from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead, WPI students are named to the


Hannah Wood Earns Degree from Belmont in 2026 Commencement
Belmont University held its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 in the Curb Event Center. As part of Belmont's Class of 2026, Hannah Wood earned a Doctor of Occu Therapy in Occupational Therapy.


John Mayock and the Homesteaders to Perform at the Library
On July 25 at 2:00 PM, John Mayock and the Homesteaders will perform at Case Memorial Library. Attending this concert is the perfect way to help commemorate the United States’ 250 birthday since this band specializes in Americana Roots Rock.


Case Memorial Library Summer Book Sale: August 1
On August 1 from 10 AM till 3 PM, the Case Memorial Library hosts its Summer Book Sale. Shoppers will find a well-curated selection of books in the library basement.


