Photographer Robert G. Breese’s photo of Warwick’s iconic downtown buildings reflected in a tuba during a concert at Railroad Green earned second place in the ultra-competitive “Best Feature Photo” category. Straus News awarded for hyperlocal journalism and innovative advertising The National Newspaper Association and the New York Press Association recognized this newspaper and its sister publications... Local News 21 Sep 2020 | 10:50
Susan Armistead, pictured here with her husband Kevin, is one of the 14 people nominated for the Dutchess-Orange Region’s 2020 Kindness Champion award. In the past four years, Sue’s leadership has lead to more than $70,000 in donations through the $5 Goshen Generosity Challenge. United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region announces 2020 Kindness Champion finalists United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region will reveal the 2020 Kindness Champion during its Virtual Community Breakfast on... Local News 16 Sep 2020 | 11:37
Pictured left to right are: Rasheena Wilson, Junior League of Orange County Backpack Committee; Kim Regensdorfer, Senior Caseworker Orange County Department of Social Services; and Trish Chelsen, JLOC President-elect and Backpack Chairwoman. Provided photo. Goshen. Junior League donates 120 backpacks and school supplies For more than a decade, the Junior League of Orange County, Inc. (JLOC) has donated backpacks to the Department of Social... Local News 16 Sep 2020 | 11:35
On Sunday, Sept. 14, Jeremy and Patricia Langdale held a 24 year vow renewal celebration complete with food, live music and even bag pipers at the picturesque Springbrook Farms. Photo by Terry Gavin. Love is not canceled Several months ago the national nonprofit, Wish Upon A Wedding, asked Ali Barone, a well-known and respected planner, whose... Local News 16 Sep 2020 | 10:45
Warwick Valley Humane Society has captured a rabid cat. This is a file photo provided by the Human Society. Florida. Warwick Valley Humane Society captures rabid cat Village of Florida residents were cautioned that a rabid cat had been caught in the vicinity of Hunt Drive and Panel Lane.... Local News 16 Sep 2020 | 10:41
Goshen. Community invited to attend forum for Superintendent Search on Sept. 30. The Goshen Schools community is invited to attend the Superintendent Search Public Forum at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30,... Local News 15 Sep 2020 | 03:06
Everything is ready for the crowd to arrive in celebration of the ribbon cutting at the first free-standing synagogue in Goshen. Photos by Frances Ruth Harris. Mazal tov “Mazal tov to all who will enjoy the new synagogue!” Rabbi Meir Borenstein said to the 100 or so people who attended the... Local News 15 Sep 2020 | 02:32
On Monday, Sept. 14, representatives of New York State, Orange County, the Town of Warwick and the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce joined Kaycha Labs owner Marco Pedone, his staff and associates to celebrate the grand opening of the facility with a ribbon cutting. Photo by Roger Gavan. Kaycha Labs opens in Warwick Valley Office and Technology Corporate Park Kaycha Labs, a state-of-the-art hemp testing facility, part of the CBD Accelerator, is now housed in a newly renovated 9,000... Local News 15 Sep 2020 | 01:04
Anya Starr Quinn Chester. Three Chester Academy graduates award Kiwanis Scholarships The Kiwanis Scholarships were awarded during Chester Academy’s Graduation ceremony on July 31. “Due to the restrictions of... Local News 15 Sep 2020 | 12:43
The First Presbyterian Church is hosting a free outdoor concert on Sept. 27 that is part of a celebration of the church and its 300 years in the heart of the Village of Goshen. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons. Goshen. Free outdoor concert in Church Park on Sept. 27 With a hint of autumn in the air, it’s a great time for relaxing outdoors, and what would make it a perfect day? Listening... Local News 14 Sep 2020 | 03:15
Think before using plastics that pollute Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges on many levels, like just having to remain at home for so many hours... Local News 14 Sep 2020 | 11:54
Mary Luciana shared these photographs of her granddaughter Victoria Pacciulo going to kindergarten at Chester Elementary School in her matching alphabet dress and mask. Chester. Victoria’s first day ever of school Home 13 Sep 2020 | 05:21
Orange County Distillery has just announced its new vodka – Jimmy Sturr Vodka named after Florida, N.Y., resident and famed bandleader Jimmy Sturr, winner of 18 Grammy Awards. Florida. ‘Sturr-d, not shaken’ Orange County Distillery has just announced their brand new vodka – Jimmy Sturr Vodka named after Florida, N.Y., resident... Local News 11 Sep 2020 | 12:52
Monroe-Woodbury Varsity Volleyball player Jordan Ader unleashes one of her ferocious serves during a non-league match a year ago against the Wallkill High School Panthers. The fall volleyball season, like the seasons for football and competitive cheer leading, has been postponed until March 1, 2021, to address membership concerns associated with high-risk fall sports. File photo by William Dimmit. High school football, volleyball, competitive cheer seasons moved to March 1, 2021 The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced Wednesday that football, volleyball and competitive... Local News 09 Sep 2020 | 07:51
Middletown. High-tech manufacturing center seeking 50 skilled and entry-level employees President Container Group, a leading manufacturer of corrugated containers and point-of-purchase displays, is hiring for... Local News 09 Sep 2020 | 01:23
