County DA announces staff additions Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that his office has hired four Assistant District Attorneys on... Local News 14 Jan 2026 | 12:48
The proposed site of an ICE processing facility, located in the Village of Chester. ( Sammie Finch Photography) Local officials decry proposed ICE facility Local officials are criticizing a federal government proposal to open an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing... Local News 14 Jan 2026 | 02:42
Democrats gain first-ever majority in county legislature During the Jan. 6 reorganizational meeting of the Orange County Legislature, a working majority of the 21 legislators elected... Home 14 Jan 2026 | 04:00
Free NARCAN trainings The Orange County Executive’s office and the Department of Mental Health to host opioid overdose response trainings in 2026. ... Home 14 Jan 2026 | 12:54
Garnet Health to host blood drive Garnet Health Medical Center’s Occupational Health and Wellness Department is partnering with the New York Blood Center (NYBC)... Local News 14 Jan 2026 | 12:26
Town extends public hearing on battery storage moratorium During the Jan. 8 meeting, the Goshen Town Board voted to extend a public hearing on a proposed battery storage facility... Local News 13 Jan 2026 | 11:17
Hundreds protest ICE detention center in Industrial Park About 400 people gathered at Chester Commons Field and inside the senior center on Laroe Road on Jan. 12 at the regularly... Local News 13 Jan 2026 | 11:01
Historical Society Annual Meeting, program The Chester Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Chester Senior Center, 81 Laroe Road... Local News 13 Jan 2026 | 08:07
Library Roundup January is generally a slower month where people like to catch up with normal life after a hectic holiday season in December.... Home 13 Jan 2026 | 04:44
Protesters rallied near the County Government Center on Jan. 10, 2026. ( Photo by Bob Quinn) Area protesters rally against ICE About 150 people held signs protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), President Trump, and his administration’s... Local News 13 Jan 2026 | 03:18
Voters approve athletic facility proposed by the school district In December, voters in the Chester Union Free School District voted to approve the proposed Interscholastic Athletic Facility... Local News 07 Jan 2026 | 06:50
From left: Stephanie Hernandez-Garcia, Paolo Baglietto, David Patrick Wilson, Creighton Dent, Joelvis Alcantora. ( Photo provided) Free acting workshop A free Meisner Level 1 workshop will take place on Saturday Jan. 10, 2026 at the Fellowship Hall at The First Presbyterian... Local News 07 Jan 2026 | 06:05
Christmas tree recycling The Department of Public Works, Division of Environmental Facilities & Services (EF&S), will host a Christmas Tree Recycling... Home 07 Jan 2026 | 05:13
Hoovler begins fourth term David M. Hoovler began his fourth term as Orange County District Attorney on Tuesday Jan. 6. as he was administered the oath... Local News 06 Jan 2026 | 06:04
Antisemitism education series for adults Chabad Goshen is offering “Strength Over Fear: Understanding and Facing Antisemitism Past and Present” - a new adult education... Local News 06 Jan 2026 | 03:15
