The 2021 Chester AcademyVarsity Girls Basketball Team. Photo provided by Heach Coach Lindsay Rock. ‘Defense, communication and trust’ In even the most idealistic of circumstances, being the first-year coach of a high school varsity sports program can provide... Sports 17 Feb 2021 | 01:15
Erin McCarthy and her daughter, Emma, who both learned how to snowboard last month at Mt. Peter in Warwick, N.Y. ‘They’re coming out in droves’: Outdoor activities offer freedom during Covid winter As temperatures drop and snow piles up, the urge to get outside this winter is stronger than ever. To get out of the house... Local News 29 Jan 2021 | 10:52
A deer carcass discovered by a pond in Blooming Grove, N.Y. (Photo credit: Audra DeCourcey) Deadly deer virus hits New York hard Abby Ridgeway was walking her dog on September 16 when she saw a downed deer in her wooded backyard in Campbell Hall, N.Y.... Local News 15 Oct 2020 | 02:10
Orange County Sports Club to reopen Goshen. Orange County Sports Club, located on Route 17A, will reopen on July 6 following all New York social distancing standards.... Sports 19 Jun 2020 | 11:20
Game on? Little League offers ‘best practices’ for return (AP) Little League is offering youth baseball organizations a pathway forward as they eye a restart amid the COVID-19 pandemic.... Sports 27 May 2020 | 12:28
The Chester wrestling team finished the season with an 8-8 reoord. This is only the second time in school history that the team had a .500 or better record. The only other time was the 2016-17 season. ( Photos by Josh Lashley) Chester Wrestling reached for -and earned success this past season A myriad of challenges presented by opponents combined with the mental and physical preparedness makes it quite difficult... Sports 10 May 2020 | 03:11
United Martial Arts Center will be offering two weeks free virtual online training starting next week. Pictured here are Master Jason Bender and Instructor Alex Prisco. ( Provided photo) Warwick. Martial arts school brings virtual training to you United Martial Arts Centers, which is celebrating its 25th year in business, is doing whatever it takes to give members the... Sports 30 Mar 2020 | 05:39
Folks get out and enjoy pre-spring weather at the boardwalk section of the Appalachian Trail on Route 517. As one hiker put it, "might as well walk, there's no place else to go." ( Janet Redyke) Get off the Appalachian Trail, stay away from Mohonk Preserve The Appalachian Trail Conservancy wants you off the trail. The Mohonk Preserve has thrown up its gates. The parks departments... Local News 24 Mar 2020 | 08:51
The Goshen Gladiators girls basketball team ( Photo provided) A season to remember for Goshen girls basketball The 2019-20 season included milestone achievements, statement victories, and, ultimately, a winning record for the Goshen... Sports 17 Mar 2020 | 09:26
Don’t let the pace of the baseball arms race hurt your young pitcher That magical phrase Major League Baseball fans can’t wait to hear every winter – “Pitchers and catchers have reported to... Sports 10 Mar 2020 | 09:46
Gail holding a finished rifle: lock, stock, and barrel ( Marilyn Rosenthal) Meet Gail Shuttleworth, the Annie Oakley of Pike County You can’t think of Gail Shuttleworth, known for her superb sharpshooting, without thinking of the iconic Annie Oakley. Both... Sports 26 Feb 2020 | 08:10
NY courts out-of-state tourists with free snowmobiling weekend New York. (AP) New York is courting winter tourists with a fee-free weekend for out-of-state snowmobilers. Fees will be waived... Sports 18 Feb 2020 | 01:16
Korianne Moore, Coach Melissa Kubik, and Blake Albanese ( Photo provided) Goshen swimmers commit to colleges Goshen's girls and boys swimming and diving teams are each graduating a founding member who has committed to continuing their... Sports 24 Mar 2020 | 08:21
Mark Bruckenstein, Devin McGovern, Teddy Szymanski, and Kwalin Gonzalez ( Photo provided) 'Always be learning': Chester wrestlers are well-guided by teammates and staff For student-athletes to reach their full potential in a sport as tough yet gratifying as wrestling, a strong support team... Sports 12 Feb 2020 | 04:16
Lifeguard qualifying procedures to begin Feb. 21 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's annual lifeguard qualifying procedures will begin on Feb. 21.... Sports 12 Feb 2020 | 04:24
