Academic honors for area athletes The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) has announced the Schools of Distinction and Excellence... Local News 18 Jul 2025 | 02:52
Access pollution forecasts Did you know that New York’s ozone season runs from April through September? The state Department of Environmental Conservation... Local News 18 Jul 2025 | 02:23
Over 12K join Telephone Town Hall meeting On Monday July 14, 2025, Congressman Pat Ryan hosted a Telephone Town Hall to address community concerns following recent... Local News 16 Jul 2025 | 11:41
Fly-Car members completing the daily Part 800 equipment check. ( Photo provided) Fly-Car program begins service After nearly two years of effort, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office officially launched its new EMS Fly-Car Program on July... Local News 16 Jul 2025 | 10:01
The 15th NY National Guard c. 1918 (re-designated 369th Infantry Regiment). ( Photos provided) Purple Heart Appreciation Day The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor will commemorate Purple Heart Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 9 at 1:00 p.m.... Local News 16 Jul 2025 | 04:15
State Sen. James Skoufis with local town and village leaders to announce the start of a project to modernize State Routes 17A and 94. ( Photo provided) State routes to see $30M upgrade project Sen. James Skoufis joined Assembly member Karl Brabenec and local town and village leaders to announce the start of a $30... Local News 16 Jul 2025 | 02:17
Students unearth mastodon remains Quite literally in their own backyard in Orange County this summer, 12 SUNY Orange students and two professors recently completed... Local News 16 Jul 2025 | 12:57
Hospital residency graduations On June 13, 2025, Garnet Health Medical Center celebrated the graduation of 33 residents across six of its seven programs,... Local News 16 Jul 2025 | 12:31
Staggered election terms to again be on ballot The Chester Town Board voted to once again place a referendum question on the 2025 electoral slate about keeping town officials... Local News 15 Jul 2025 | 02:06
PAC’s purchase approved Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced that The Orange County Legislature unanimously voted to approve the county’s... Local News 15 Jul 2025 | 01:06
The Battle of Minisink Monument in the Village of Goshen. ( Derek Robertson Photography) Battle of Minisink ceremony The 246th anniversary of the Battle of Minisink will be remembered and the fallen soldiers honored at the Minisink Daughters... Local News 15 Jul 2025 | 12:05
Enrollment on a roll As students embarked upon the first day of Summer Session 2 classes at SUNY Orange on July 7, the college’s summer enrollment... Local News 14 Jul 2025 | 09:26
Library Roundup Our big annual Craft Supply Swap is coming up on July 26. We have already received some fantastic donations but are still... Local News 14 Jul 2025 | 09:13
Kiwanis Club 5K marks 30 years The Kiwanis Club of Chester held its Annual Kiwanis 5K in the Village of Chester on May 24. This year’s event marked the... Local News 14 Jul 2025 | 08:24
Chester Town Hall. File photo. Former employee sues town Former Town of Chester account clerk Nicole Griffin has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Chester and Town Clerk Linda... Local News 15 Jul 2025 | 01:21
