Parker County escapee shoots himself in N.C. as deputies close in

Donald McFaden Orange II, who escaped from a work detail last week, fatally shot himself Tuesday morning in North Carolina as deputies were about to arrest him, authorities said.
http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/05/22/3978360/parker-county-escapee-shoots-himself.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 10:43:30 -0700

Bluefish 2012: Orange's Moras looks to continue strides

Brett Dowdy gets in some hitting practice during Media Day for the Bluefish Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport. Photo: Autumn Driscoll / Connecticut Post | Buy This Photo
http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Orange-s-Moras-looks-to-continue-strides-with-3510711.php

Published: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:35:50 -0700

Wind gust injures 4 at ConnJam

A strong wind gust damaged a tent at the Orange Fairgrounds and injured at least four individuals Saturday afternoon at this year's Connecticut Yankee Boy Scouts ConnJam 2012, police said.
http://www.greenwichtime.com/policereports/article/Wind-gust-injures-4-at-ConnJam-3554046.php

Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 13:17:46 -0700

Storytelling and Humor to Raise Awareness about Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

Health Justice CT to Host a Public Conversation on Health Disparities in New Haven, CT.New Haven, CT (PRWEB) May 21, 2012 Health Justice CT (http://www.healthjusticeCT.org) -- an innovative movement designed to use social media as the foundation for raising awareness on the issue of racial and ethnic disparities in Connecticut – will host a community forum, “Health Disparities, No Laughing ...
http://news.yahoo.com/storytelling-humor-raise-awareness-racial-ethnic-health-disparities-071110030.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 04:33:10 -0700

Wind gust lifts, drops tent, injuring 4 at Boy Scout event in Orange

ORANGE – A strong gust of wind lifted tents at High Plains Fairgrounds and injured at least four individuals at the Connecticut Yankee Boy Scouts ConnJam 2012 at 12:13 p.m. according to a police statement. Two additional individuals went to the hospital on their own Fire marshal Tim Smith said. All injuries are believed to be minor.
http://www.newhavenregister.com/articles/2012/05/13/news/doc4faead1c09bbb998166657.txt

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 01:49:51 -0700

Parker, Jack officials searching for escapee

Donald McFaden Orange II, 29, originally from Connecticut, is said to have walked away from an inmate work detail, stolen a county vehicle, broken into a home and stolen a rifle.
http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/05/19/3972043/parker-jack-officials-searching.html

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 14:28:03 -0700

Valdosta State eliminates Southern Connecticut softball

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- No. 1 ranked Valdosta State scored three tiebreaking runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and went on to eliminate the Southern Connecticut State softball team from the Division II World Series 6-3on Friday.
http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Valdosta-State-eliminates-Southern-Connecticut-3569798.php

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 16:21:35 -0700

Ansonia neighbors restore stolen plaques

Korean War vet Nicholas Grassi, left of Ansonia, and Jack Ready of Seymour, look at the newly replaced panels on the Woodbridge Avenue Honor Roll and War Memorial before the rededication ceremony in Ansonia on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Ready pointed out the names of his father and two uncles listed on the World War 2 panels.
http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ansonia-neighbors-restore-stolen-plaques-3572436.php

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 19:42:50 -0700

Bronzed NJ mom inspires 'tanorexic' action figure

A Connecticut novelty company is selling a "tanorexic" action figure based on a deeply tanned New Jersey mother accused of causing skin burns to her young daughter in a tanning booth.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2012/05/08/bronzed_nj_mom_inspires_tanorexic_action_figure

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 20:32:20 -0700

Wind gust lifts, drops tent, injuring at least 4 at Orange Boy Scout event

ORANGE – A strong gust of wind lifted tents at High Plains Fairgrounds and injured at least four individuals at the Connecticut Yankee Boy Scouts ConnJam 2012 at 12:13 p.m. according to a police statement. Two additional individuals went to the hospital on their own Fire marshal Tim Smith said. All injuries are believed to be minor.
http://registercitizen.com/articles/2012/05/13/news/doc4faeb25cad7e3640642285.txt

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 05:06:35 -0700