Mount Saint Mary’s STEAM Camp begins July. ( Pixabay photo.) Mount announces Summer Knights STEAM Camp for high school students Mount Saint Mary College will offer its Summer Knights STEAM Camp this July for high school students. This week-long experience... Local News 30 Apr 2026 | 11:57
The town of Chester voted to establish a $20 per quarter fee for residents opting out of the new cellular endpoint water meter reading system at its April 22 board meeting. ( Pixabay photo.) Chester Town Board instates fee for opting out of new cellular water meters The town of Chester voted to establish a $20 per quarter fee for residents opting out of the new cellular endpoint water... Local News 28 Apr 2026 | 09:24
The Straus News team leaves the New York Press Association with awards from the Better Newspaper Contest. Left to right: Megan Bowen, Rose Miller, Terry Reilly, Becca Tucker and Christina Scotti. Photo: Megan Bowen The Chronicle earns top awards from New York Press Association The Chronicle and its sister publications won multiple awards from the 2025 Better Newspaper Contest. Winners were announced... Local News 28 Apr 2026 | 01:43
Brian Youmans out of Chester Town Council race, following DWI arrest Brian Youmans dropped out of the race for Chester Town Council following his DWI arrest. Robert Klein took his place as Republican... Police & Fire 28 Apr 2026 | 10:42
Chester Academy valedictorian Brooke Battiato. ( Photo provided.) Chester Academy announces class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian Chester Academy has announced Brooke Battiato and Ocean Chen as the class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.... Local News 28 Apr 2026 | 03:04
Vote Now: Cover Design for the Childrens’ Newspaper The Childrens’ Newspaper returns next week, and we need your help choosing the cover. Check out this year’s entries below... Local News 27 Apr 2026 | 08:46
The Goshen Public Library offers a variety of video games to borrow. ( Pixabay photo.) Library roundup A lot of library users are aware that the library has more than just books available for circulation. One of the hottest... Local News 27 Apr 2026 | 03:03
A tractor-trailer traveling south on Hatfieled Lane lost control and struck a fire hydrant, utility box and building. ( Photo provided.) Tractor-trailer loses control, strikes building The Village of Goshen Police reported that on April 22, a tractor-trailer traveling south on Hatfield Lane lost control and... Local News 24 Apr 2026 | 01:31
Three gymnasts from Paradigm Athletic Center Gymnastics Team qualified for prestigious national programs. Picture left to right: Avie Frankl, Zoe Santiago and Emily Walsh. ( Photo provided.) Paradigm Athletic Center gymnasts qualify for prestigious national events Florida - Three gymnasts from the Paradigm Athletic Center’s Gymnastics Team qualified to the prestigious Level 9 Eastern... Sports 24 Apr 2026 | 02:27
Camp Invention is bringing its summer enrichment program to Chester Elementary School for the weeks of June 29, July 6 and July 13. ( Photo provided by the National Inventors Hall of Fame.) Camp Invention comes to Chester Elementary School Camp Invention a national nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, is coming to Chester Elementary School the weeks of June... Local News 23 Apr 2026 | 01:58
Orange County launches campaign to encourage safe choices during prom season The Orange County Department of Emergency Services, Orange County STOP DWI & Traffic Safety Program in partnership with the... Local News 27 Apr 2026 | 02:21
A commercial vehicle driver walks away with an unrolled stack of tickets. ( Photo: Town of Goshen Police Department) Goshen police say driver played ‘jump rope’ with unrolled stack of tickets A commercial vehicle driver left a traffic stop holding approximately 20 feet worth of tickets and violations last week after... Local News 22 Apr 2026 | 01:35
Left to Right: Straus News CFO Robin Robinson, Straus News Managing Editor, Orange County papers, Gail Hoffer-Loibl, Goshen High School students Klaus Depestre and Brandon Moreno, Straus News Digital/IT Director Peter Pinto, and Work Based-Learning Coordinator Danielle Linguanti. ( Photo by Straus News.) Goshen. High school interns get hands-on experience in newsroom accounting, IT departments Danielle Linguanti, business educatior and coordinator of Goshen High School’s Work-Based Learning program stopped by the... Local News 22 Apr 2026 | 09:59
Village of Chester taxes to rise 2.67 percent The 2026-27 budget for the village of Chester was passed at the April 13 meeting of the Village Board of Trustees. The taxes... Local News 21 Apr 2026 | 08:36
Former Councilman Larry Dysinger, who passed away last December, will have a plaque installed in his honor at Chester Town Hall. Public servants recognized at Chester town board meeting Former Councilman Larry Dysinger, who passed away in December, and longtime Court Clerk Kathy Moran were both recognized... Local News 21 Apr 2026 | 08:28
