Orange

The carnival is always in the middle of the summer, but this year’s carnival-goers will be dealing with some heat. Feels like temperatures are expected to be between 95 and 99 degrees Thursday.

The 96th annual Orange Fireman’s Carnival kicks off Thursday evening. The carnival is an area tradition that supports the Orange Volunteer Fire Department. The carnival is always in the middle of the summer, but this year’s carnival-goers will be dealing with some heat. Feels like temperatures are expected to be between 95 and 99 degrees Thursday. The fire department is…

Orange police, Shelton police, and the state are working together to cut down on Wooster Island in the Housatonic River.

Nestled on the Housatonic River is the uninhabited Wooster Island. “It’s a great island,” says Ron of Sander’s Marina in Shelton. Boaters we spoke with say for decades, people would anchor in the river and spend the day on the water near the local landmark. But, they say they would leave without leaving a trace. Nick of Shelton and...

Route 15 North was closed in Orange after a tree fell across the road, according to state police, and the road has reopened. The closure was at exit 56. The tree hit two vehicles when it fell, according to Milford fire officials. Two people were taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries, they said.

Tom Bartiss worked as firefighter in West Haven for nearly 30 years. He was on vacation in Mexico in March when an emergency struck. “You’re never on vacation when you’re firefighting,” Bartiss said. “You’re always ready to respond to any call that you need to.” He was grabbing dinner with his wife when she noticed a commotion. “The restaurants...

Tom Bartiss teamed up with a nurse to revive a 13-year-old child who was pulled from a pool in Mexico.