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Orange celebrates firefighters who completed probationary period
Orange Fire Chief John Bilbo doesn’t mind the idea of introducing the department’s newest team members to the community, but only under certain circumstances. “The ...
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MLK march’s importance connects past to future, Orange organizers say
Beverly Robinson says it’s important to respect everyone’s differences, be kind and love mankind. On a personal level, the NAACP Orange Branch secretary loves to ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 11:51 am
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Orange County reader takes home $200 cash in Orange Leader contest
The Nov. 25 edition of the Orange Leader asked readers to “Look throughout the pages and count the turkeys!” Dee Culpepper took those marching orders ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, December 21, 2023 12:06 am
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PHOTO FEATURE — Scout pursuing Eagle looks to earn journalism badge
Keegan Crochet stopped by the Orange Leader office this week to help secure his journalism badge on the way to earning Eagle Scout status. The ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Thursday, December 21, 2023 12:04 am
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Fill the Fire Truck Campaign concludes next week; see how to get involved
The City of Orange Fire Department’s annual “Fill the Fire Truck Campaign” officially ends Monday, but organizers are actually accepting toy donations through Tuesday in ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Friday, December 8, 2023 12:20 am
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Orange Recycling Center welcoming community to this week’s grand opening, ribbon cutting
Free food, beverages and raffle ticket fun are planned during the grand opening celebration of Orange Recycling Center. The event kicks off with a ribbon ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 12:20 am
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Owner/founder details why there is nothing crazy about “Insane Chicken” move to Orange
Derek Gaspard has been considering opening a restaurant in Texas for years. The close proximity to his headquarters in Louisiana made Orange a natural fit ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 12:20 am
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Sempra remains “committed” to solving area LNG permitting
PORT ARTHUR — Sempra Infrastructure officials told Orange Newsmedia Wednesday evening that they are reviewing a decision of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Saturday, November 18, 2023 12:10 am
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Dozens of volunteers come together to plant 150+ trees in Orange County
More than 60 volunteers turned out and more than 100 trees were planted in Orange County because of it. That was the launch by Keep ...
by Stephen Hemelt, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 12:04 am
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Orange County Truck Yard creates special stop for Orange County
Marcy Taylor has driven along Highway 87 between Bridge City and West Orange many times and thought it was a perfect place for a mobile ...