Assemblyman Colin Schmitt addresses local parents at a rally in Goshen to reopen schools on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Provided photo. Goshen. Schmitt: ‘Let’s get our kids back in school’ Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt attended a rally held in Goshen on Wednesday seeking to fully reopen schools five days a week.... Local News 24 Feb 2021 | 02:59
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. Photo by Gotta be Wortth It from Pexels 2021 is the 25th anniversary of Black History Month in Orange County On Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, the Orange County Legislature began the annual recognition of Black History month by voting unanimously.... Local News 23 Feb 2021 | 02:12
Assemblyman Colin Schmitt presents the Small Business of the Month Award to Chloe Peer, general manager of Confluence Running, Hudson Valley, in the Village of Goshen. Provided photo. Goshen. Confluence Running recognized as small business of the month Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt has a small business of the month appreciation program designed to show recognition for a local... Local News 23 Feb 2021 | 11:35
To understand today, remember what Ike said in 1961 We used to have the best fake democracy money could buy, but in recent years, quality has declined dramatically. Republican... Letters to the Editor 17 Feb 2021 | 10:21
The Oath Keepers march in the Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Parade in 2018 (Photo by Ed Bailey) Orange County Oath Keepers had roots in sheriff’s office Three years ago, the Orange County Oath Keepers carried their banner through Goshen, N.Y., in the Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s... Local News 15 Feb 2021 | 10:48
Goshen. Orange County recognizes February as Choose Love Month Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and the County’s ThinkDIFFERENTLY Committee recognize February as Choose Love Month.... Local News 10 Feb 2021 | 05:25
Remember 2019 when people could actually go to an art show and mingle with others? This was the scene that year at the Orange County Arts Council’s annual Members Exhibition and Sale. This year, it will be a virtual experience. Goshen. Orange County Arts Council seeks submissions for annual Exhibition and Sale The Orange County Arts Council’s annual Members Exhibition and Sale returns virtually from Monday, March 8, through Friday,... Entertainment 08 Feb 2021 | 05:16
Kelly Eskew Kelly Eskew announces her intentions to run for Orange County Clerk Deputy Orange County Clerk Kelly Eskew formally announced her intentions to run for Orange County Clerk with a video released... Local News 04 Feb 2021 | 01:58
The classic autobiography detailing the abuse of young Black women bound in slavery, “Incidents in The Life of a Slave Girl,” was written in Cornwall by Harriet Jacobs who escaped from Maryland and made a new life in Orange County. Orange County pays tribute to Black History Month Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus is proud to recognize Black History Month, which runs through the month of February.... Local News 03 Feb 2021 | 03:40
Anthony Grice Anthony Grice announces candidacy for Orange County Clerk Newburgh City Councilman and educator Anthony Grice announced his candidacy for Orange County Clerk on Monday, Feb. 1, via... Local News 03 Feb 2021 | 03:22
Gladys E. Bally Gladys E. Bally of Goshen entered into rest on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town of Wallkill.... Obituaries 02 Feb 2021 | 08:05
(Bigstock photo) Connecticut man arrested for rash of tristate burglaries Patrick Ryan, 30, of Fairfield, Conn., was arrested Jan. 24 for a series of burglaries committed in the region over the past... Police & Fire 02 Feb 2021 | 04:51
Carolann Maney Carolann Maney of Goshen, a life-long resident of Orange County, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at the age of 82 at Park Manor... Obituaries 02 Feb 2021 | 01:51
Members of the Bruderhof Community in Chester painted this mural at the COVID-19 vaccination POD (Point of Dispensing) in the Orange County Emergency Services Center in Goshen. The photo was provided to the Warwick Fire Department by Brendan Casey, the county’s Commissioner of Emergency Services. The photo, in turn, was provided to the newspaper by Michael Contaxis, the Warwick Fire Department’s 1st assistant chief. Contaxis also noted that the Bruderhof Community “always step up to help.” Goshen. In service and solidarity Police & Fire 01 Feb 2021 | 04:50
Obituary Rose Rappa Rose Rappa of Middletown passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. She was... Obituaries 01 Feb 2021 | 02:48
