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The Goshen Public Library and Historical Society. ( File photo.)

A listing of upcoming events and happenings compiled by Karen Golding

Library Roundup

14 Sep 2026 | 12:56

It’s Back to School Season in Goshen, and the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society has everything you need to be successful this school year.

If you need a quiet place to do your homework, meet with a tutor or work on a small group project; make a reservation to use one of our study rooms. You...

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Goshen Secure Center employee charged with rape

10 Sep 2026 | 03:48

An employee at the Goshen Secure Center, a juvenile detention center that houses male, juvenile offenders...

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Chester Kiwanis 9/11 Memorial in Chester Community Park was one of the first in the nation to recognize everyone who perished September 11, 2001. Photo by Aja Brandt

We have not forgotten

09 Sep 2026 | 01:50

The Twin Towers are hit

Tom Moore left his home in Monroe on that Tuesday and took the 6:45 a.m. train...

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Film crews outside the 1870 Courthouse on Main Street in Goshen. ( Photo by Sarah Griffin.)

Netflix films in Goshen

09 Sep 2026 | 11:30

“The God of the Woods” came to Goshen this week. Main Street and Eerie Street were closed for filming...

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The Chester Town Board agreed to table the decision to allow the police department to purchase a police drone, as residents voice privacy concerns. ( File photo.)

Residents voice privacy concerns as town board considers new police drone

07 Sep 2026 | 03:50

A police department request for the purchase of a $7,849 DJI Matrice 4T drone was tabled by the Chester...

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Chester Union Free School District welcomed back students on Sept. 2. ( Photo Provided.)

Chester Union Free School District welcomes back students

06 Sep 2026 | 04:26

A little bit of rain on Sept. 2 couldn’t dampen back-to-school spirit at Chester Academy or Chester Elementary...

Entertainment

The Warwick Center for the Performing Arts is inviting dancers ages five and up to audition for this year’s full-length production of “The Nutcracker,” presented by the Sugar Loaf Arts Collective at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center Dec. 4–6. ( Photo provided.)

Local dancers invited to audition for this year’s production of ‘The Nutcracker’

03 Sep 2026 | 10:00

The Warwick Center for the Performing Arts is inviting dancers ages five and up to audition for this...

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A listing of upcoming events and happenings compiled by Karen Golding

Library Roundup

Goshen Secure Center employee charged with rape

We have not forgotten

Netflix films in Goshen

Residents voice privacy concerns as town board considers new police drone

Chester Union Free School District welcomes back students

Local dancers invited to audition for this year’s production of ‘The Nutcracker’

Orange County school districts returned $10 million in unspent pre-K state funds

Fitness courts now open in Port Jervis, Middletown

Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame open during races this weekend

Body recovered from Delaware River

Orange County Correctional Facility ends contract with ICE

Music for the Week: Lots to enjoy this Labor Day weekend