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Department of Emergency Services releases school bus safety awareness video

Orange County. Stop-arm violations caught on camera.

Department of Emergency Services releases school bus safety awareness video

24 Mar 2026 | 01:04

Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and the Orange County Department of Emergency Services have released a new public safety video aimed at raising awareness about the dangers and legal consequences of passing stopped school buses. The video (which can be viewed below and on YouTube at https://shorturl.at/fyQTv)...

Desmond Mulready, the 2025 Grand Scholarship Recipient ($10,000), who was a senior at Kingston H.S. and now attends the Eastman School of Music.

Desmond Mulready, the 2025 Grand Scholarship Recipient ($10,000), who was a senior at Kingston H.S. and now attends the Eastman School of Music. ( Photo provided.)

Applications open for Music for Humanity scholarships

24 Mar 2026 | 11:25

Music for Humanity, a Chester-based nonprofit, announced that it will award $26,000, via 11 scholarships,...

Seniors in Mr. Maggi and Ms. Scanlon’s Participation in Government engage in dialogue with Assemblyman Brabenec on challenging political issues.

Seniors in Mr. Maggi and Ms. Scanlon’s Participation in Government engage in dialogue with Assemblyman Brabenec on challenging political issues. ( Photo provided.)

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec fields questions from Chester Academy students

24 Mar 2026 | 10:14

On March 20 Assemblyman Karl Brabenec visited Chester Academy to speak to graduating seniors in Mr. Maggi...

Chester highway superintendent goes to trial in DoorDash shooting

Chester highway superintendent goes to trial in DoorDash shooting

18 Mar 2026 | 11:02

The trial of Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly, accused of shooting a DoorDash driver last May,...

Stephen Diffley takes his oath of office as a new councilman for the Chester town board.

Stephen Diffley takes his oath of office as a new councilman for the Chester town board. ( Photo from YouTube)

Chester town board appoints new councilman

17 Mar 2026 | 08:29

The Chester town board, during its March 11 meeting, appointed a replacement for the late Councilman...

Meet the candidates running for Goshen Village Trustee

Meet the candidates running for Goshen Village Trustee

17 Mar 2026 | 01:50

Five candidates are running for two seats on the Village of Goshen Board of Trustees. The election is...

The Goshen High School girls basketball team saw tremendous growth in the 25-26 season.

The Goshen High School girls basketball team saw tremendous growth in the 25-26 season. ( Photo provided.)

Goshen High School girls basketball shows promise

16 Mar 2026 | 08:23

Be it in victory or defeat no just an effort, but a solid effort indeed was put forth by the Goshen High...

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