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
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
Goshen. A first day of school like no other It’s become an annual tradition in the Gomulka household for sisters Ryann and Bailey to pose for a photograph on the first... Local News 09 Sep 2020 | 11:56
People with mental health issues often feel isolated and alone. The situation is made more so because the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo illustration by Nandhu Kumar from Pexels. Orange County recognizes National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Commissioner of Mental Health and Social Services Darcie Miller are recognizing... Local News 09 Sep 2020 | 11:22
On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Nya Monahan began third grade at the Goshen Intermediate School while Riley Monahan began kindergarten at Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School. Photo provided by Andrea Sciarrino. Goshen. Opening day for the Monahan girls Local News 09 Sep 2020 | 10:31
State Sen. Jen Metzger (D-42) and her campaign team officially opened her new Goshen campaign headquarters at the former Bank of America building on Main Street with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting last Friday, Sept. 4. Metzger gave a brief speech towards her re-election bid and then she and her team also handed out lawn signs to those in attendance. Metzger, a Democrat, seeks re-election for a second term. She is challenged by Republican Michael Martucci. The 42nd State Senate District includes cities, towns and villages in Delaware, Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. In Orange, those municipalities include ten towns, including of Goshen, Tuxedo and Warwick, and seven villages, including Florida, Goshen, Greenwood Lake, Tuxedo Park and Warwick. Photo by Henry Smith/American Image Press. Goshen. State Sen. Jen Metzger opens campaign office Metzger, a Democrat, seeks re-election for a second term. She is challenged by Republican Michael Martucci. Local News 09 Sep 2020 | 09:59
Catherine’s Restaurant owner and chef Stephen Serkes with his family at the entrance of the Goshen mainstay: Sons Stephen and Daniel, Stephen, daughter Morgan and wife Jennifer. The restaurant reopened this week after a hiatus due to coronavirus concerns. Photo source: usarestaurants.info. Catherine’s Restaurant reopens Callers to Catherine’s Restaurant in Goshen during the last few days got some good news: the popular eatery was returning... Local News 08 Sep 2020 | 08:21
Scott J. Finnerty Scott J. Finnerty of Chester died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at Garnet Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill. He was 42 years... Obituaries 08 Sep 2020 | 07:44
Elaine E. (Kasch) Coddington Elaine E. Coddington of Goshen passed away on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, at the William Penn Healthcare and Rehab Center in Lewistown,... Obituaries 08 Sep 2020 | 04:43
Price Chopper employee Barron with Gail Stellato. The young man, whose job is to collect carts, found Stellato’s purse in a cart and returned it to the store’s customer service department, where she later retrieved it. Provided photo. ‘He told me he was just doing his job’ I went to Price Chopper in Middletown on Sept. 6 to purchase a few things. I left the store, went home and realized I left... Letters to the Editor 07 Sep 2020 | 07:11
Orange County Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman has issued an order mandating that masks be worn in all Orange County schools upon returning to school during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Janko Ferlic from Pexels. Orange County Health Commissioner issues public health order requiring all schools to wear masks Orange County Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman has issued an order mandating that masks be worn in all Orange County... Local News 04 Sep 2020 | 02:06
United Martial Arts Centers has donated $1,000 to the Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School PTO. Provided photo. Goshen. Martial arts school donates $1,000 to Goshen school PTO As part of its 25th year in business celebration, United Martial Arts Centers has donated $1,000 to the Scotchtown Avenue... Local News 04 Sep 2020 | 01:32
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed that several white-tailed deer near Goshen died after contracting Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease. (Source: White-tailed deer image from Wikipedia.) Goshen. DEC confirms Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in deer found near Goshen The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has confirmed that several white-tailed deer near Goshen... Local News 04 Sep 2020 | 11:20
Painted Trotters reflect hope, persistance and triumph Here are three more profiles of the artists who have contributed to the Goshen Art League’s fourth annual Painted Trotters... Local News 02 Sep 2020 | 01:01
