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Molly O’Donnell will continue to serve as commissioner of jurors following her resignation as mayor.
Molly O’Donnell will continue to serve as commissioner of jurors following her resignation as mayor. ( Photo from village of Goshen website.)

Village mayor resigns

Molly O’Donnell will resign from her role as mayor of the village of Goshen effective Friday, March 13, the village announced...

Local News
04 Mar 2026 | 03:53
Chester UFSD presents ‘The Little Mermaid’

Chester UFSD presents ‘The Little Mermaid’

Chester UFSD will be presenting “The Little Mermaid,” at Chester Academy on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, at 7...

Local News
04 Mar 2026 | 09:51
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus poses with participants from the 2025 internship program.
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus poses with participants from the 2025 internship program. ( Photo provided.)

County accepting summer internship applications

Orange County is offering paid summer internships to residents ages 15 and older, including high school and college students....

Local News
04 Mar 2026 | 07:57
At the Feb. 25 Chester town board meeting Supervisor Holdridge said town’s hope to increase the water rate by $1 per 1,000 gallons each of the next five years.
At the Feb. 25 Chester town board meeting Supervisor Holdridge said town’s hope to increase the water rate by $1 per 1,000 gallons each of the next five years. ( Pixabay photo.)

Town discusses raising water rates

During the Feb. 25 meeting of the Chester town board, Councilman Tom Becker said the board needed to discuss the raising...

Local News
03 Mar 2026 | 06:59
William Pulley
William Pulley ( Photo provided.)

North Carolina man sentenced for firearms trafficking in Orange County

Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Monday, March 2, William Pulley, 34, of Hollister, North...

Local News
03 Mar 2026 | 06:42
Village of Goshen elections will be held on March 18.
Village of Goshen elections will be held on March 18. ( Pixabay photo.)

Village elections on March 18

The village of Goshen will hold its annual election on Wednesday, March 18 at Village Hall, 276 Main Street, Goshen, N.Y....

Local News
04 Mar 2026 | 03:02
Goshen High School senior Jimmy Kelly is ranked 10th in New York state for points scored in a single game.
Goshen High School senior Jimmy Kelly is ranked 10th in New York state for points scored in a single game. ( Photo by James Kelly.)

Jimmy Kelly shatters Goshen High School basketball records

Jimmy Kelly, a senior on the Goshen High School Varsity Boys’ Basketball made history on Feb. 25. The stand-out player broke...

Sports
04 Mar 2026 | 01:08
Goshen High School track students impressed at Section IX qualifier on Feb. 28.
Goshen High School track students impressed at Section IX qualifier on Feb. 28. ( Photo provided.)

Goshen High School indoor track team sets records at Section IX qualifier

The Goshen High School’s indoor track and field team set three school records while competing at The Nike Track & Field Center...

Sports
02 Mar 2026 | 03:48
Michael’s Appliance Center to award $500 to winner of Italian-inspired art competition.
Michael’s Appliance Center to award $500 to winner of Italian-inspired art competition. ( Pixabay photo.)

Michael’s Appliance Center launches Italian-inspired art competition for students

Michael’s Appliance Center is inviting high school art students across Orange County to participate in “Design the Hood:...

Local News
02 Mar 2026 | 03:08
County One brings classic rock to Tin Barn Brewing on March 13
County One brings classic rock to Tin Barn Brewing on March 13 ( Photo provided)

Music for the Week: County One, Jazzwomen and more

Saturday, March 7

Start your Saturday at the Warwick Valley Winery, Distillery & Orchard (114 Little York Rd.), listening...

Entertainment
02 Mar 2026 | 11:28
County launches committee to address and prevent threats.
County launches committee to address and prevent threats. ( Photo by Erin Holton)

OC Sheriff’s Office launches Threat Advisory Committee

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference on Feb. 27 to announce the launch of the Orange County Threat...

Police & Fire
27 Feb 2026 | 04:37
Chester students proudly display their cards for local seniors.
Chester students proudly display their cards for local seniors. ( Photo provided.)

Students participate in National Write a Letter to an Elder Day

Chester Academy and Chester Elementary School students are spreading kindness and connection this winter by participating...

Local News
27 Feb 2026 | 03:51
O&R expands energy affordability program

O&R expands energy affordability program

Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) has expanded income-eligibility discounts on gas and electric bills through its energy...

Local News
26 Feb 2026 | 11:28
Julia Calderon’s battery is connected to hundreds of others in a network known as a virtual power plant. Photos by Colin Kinniburgh/New York Focus.
Julia Calderon’s battery is connected to hundreds of others in a network known as a virtual power plant. Photos by Colin Kinniburgh/New York Focus. ( Colin Kinniburgh/New York Focus)

How a more flexible grid could save New York billions

Julia Calderon’s power used to go out regularly. She lives in Warwick, and remembers once having to bury an ice cream cake...

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25 Feb 2026 | 12:37
State Assemblyman Brian Maher
State Assemblyman Brian Maher

Officials react with caution to news ICE is no longer looking at Chester warehouse

New York State Assemblyman Brian Maher said last week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) informed him that the...

Local News
25 Feb 2026 | 10:53
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