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
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
Chester adopts transparency law A new “entity disclosure” law was passed at the March 25 meeting of the Chester Town Board. The law will require the entities... Local News 21 Apr 2026 | 08:13
STOP-DWI Conference and Awards Luncheon event focused on advancing strategies to prevent impaired driving while recognizing outstanding contributions to public safety. ( Photo provided.) STOP-DWI Conference and Awards Luncheon honors leaders in impaired driving enforcement Community leaders, law enforcement professionals, and traffic safety advocates gathered last week for the annual STOP-DWI... Local News 21 Apr 2026 | 03:12
Sophie Halstead celebrated her 100th birthday at the Senior Center in Chester. ( Photo by Sammie Finch.) ‘Keeping busy’ the secret to 100 years The Chester Senior Center celebrated a special birthday on April 15. Long-time community member, Sophie Halstead turns 100... Local News 21 Apr 2026 | 02:36
The Port Jervis Public Library Board of Trustees heard concerns from the community. ( Photo by Nick Rivera.) Resident claims mismanagement by Port Jervis Library board On Tuesday, April 14, the Port Jervis Public Library’s Board of Trustees heard concerns from community members regarding... Local News 20 Apr 2026 | 12:42
Chester Little League officially kicked off its spring season on April 11, 2026. ( Photo by Sammie Finch.) Ready. Set. Play Ball. The celebration stared with introducing all the players on the field before leading into each team’s first game of the season!... Local News 20 Apr 2026 | 12:48
Upcoming events include a book sale, historical presentations. ( Stock photo.) Library roundup First and foremost, we are so grateful to our community for voting to pass the library budget. Your support ensures that... Local News 20 Apr 2026 | 11:27
The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority is a self-drop-off facility located on Route 94 S in Lafayette that offers responsible ways for disposing of recyclables at little or no cost. Photos by Grace Gray Reed Single-stream recycling gains momentum Single-stream recycling has become a common service offered by regional waste collection companies such as Casella Waste... Evergreen 20 Apr 2026 | 01:46
A Chester Elementary School Student and his family stand proudly by their display. ( Photo provided.) Chester Elementary School community gathers for global art show On the evening of April 9, Chester Elementary School came alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of cultures from every... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 04:05
Village appoints Scott Wohl as mayor On Monday, April 13, the Village of Goshen Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Deputy Mayor Scott Wohl as mayor,... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 10:47
Volunteers lend a hand at the 2025 “I Love My Parks Day.” Standing: Chris Ahart, Eli Hart, Jennifer Weiss, Claudia Bakhtiary, Mary MacFarlane, Pam Breeman, Terryanne Gmelch, Kieran McKay, Sue Scher, and Kelly Spranger. Kneeling: Teresa Buermeyer, Michele Lindsay, Tatyana Kemarskaya, Dina Comolli and Susan Christensen ( Photo provided.) Volunteers wanted for Pollination Meadow event May 2 Volunteers are encouraged to come out on May 2 to help keep the Pollination Meadow in Tuxedo Park a place of natural beauty... Local News 20 Apr 2026 | 09:21
