Town of Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly leaves county court Monday, June 2. ( Photo: Bryan Fumagalli) Video: Attorney says Reilly’s actions in DoorDash shooting were ‘reasonable under the circumstances’ Town of Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly – who is facing attempted murder charges, among others, stemming from... Local News 02 Jun 2025 | 05:04
Town of Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly faces multiple felonies for his alleged role in the May 2 shooting of a DoorDash delivery driver. Photo courtesy of the Orange County District Attorney’s Office Highway superintendent charged with attempted murder in DoorDash shooting Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly has been indicted on attempted murder and other felony charges in connection with... Local News 20 May 2025 | 10:40
Town of Chester Highway Superintendent John J. Reilly III. File photo. Chester Highway Superintendent arrested following DoorDash shooting incident New York State Police arrested John J. Reilly III, 48, of Chester N.Y. on May 3, 2025, following an investigation into the... Local News 08 May 2025 | 12:09
SUNY Orange students at work in a lab. (Photos courtesy of SUNY Orange) Back to class to boost career Enrollment at Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange) has increased 6.5 percent from last year at its Middletown and... Local News 01 May 2025 | 12:48
Dawn Marie Marino. (Photo courtesy of New York State Police) ‘Dawn Marino has never been forgotten’ Because of “continual progress over the last several years,” police again are seeking the public’s assistance in solving... Local News 16 Apr 2025 | 09:34
Cold as ICE A federal judge from the Southern District of New York, which includes Orange County, temporarily halted deportations earlier... Local News 15 Apr 2025 | 11:57
Proposed new Trout Brook Firehouse at 712 Lakes Road in Monroe. Rendering courtesy of Cirillo Architects. Voters approve plan for new Troutbrook Firehouse Voters in the Chester Fire District voted Tuesday to authorize the construction of a new Trout Brook Firehouse, including... Local News 09 Apr 2025 | 11:23
Crane Township resident Art Razo, Crane Township Fiscal Officer Carol Razo, Village of Goshen Mayor Molly O’Donnell and Orange County Clerk Kelly Eskew. ( Photo courtesy of Carol Razo) A shared history Ahead of their town’s bicentennial celebration this summer, officials from Crane Township, Ohio, recently spent time in Goshen... Local News 08 Apr 2025 | 04:10
Proposed new Trout Brook Firehouse at 712 Lakes Road in Monroe. Rendering courtesy of Cirillo Architects Vote set for April 8 to fund construction of new Trout Brook Firehouse On Tuesday, April 8, residents of the Chester Fire District will have an opportunity to vote on a proposition to authorize... Local News 02 Apr 2025 | 10:43
Chester’s Christina Contento is crowned Ms. New York International 2025. Provided photo. ( Photo courtesy of Christina Contento) From pain to pageantry, Christina Contento aims to inspire Chester resident Christina Contento was recently named Ms. New York International 2025, providing her with a platform from... Local News 25 Mar 2025 | 02:03
A Jan. 28 email with the subject line ‘Fork in the Road’ that was received by Office of Personnel and Management employees included the deferred resignation letter. The DOGE Effect The reduction of the federal workforce, which is estimated at 2.3 million people, is more than a national story. It also... Local News 13 Mar 2025 | 12:39
Crane Township Hall building. ( Photo courtesy of Carol Razo) Ohio town invites Goshen officials to bicentennial celebration Crane Township, Ohio, is getting ready to celebrate its bicentennial this summer and officials from the Midwest town have... Local News 07 Feb 2025 | 12:10
A local FanDuel user opens the sports betting app on his phone. Photo provided. You can bet on it – and on most everything else Americans will wager more than $23 billion on this year’s Super Bowl, according to estimates from the American Gambling Association.... Local News 30 Jan 2025 | 11:24
Local homeless population rises A warm place to shelter from brisk winter weather is a luxury that many people can’t afford. The population of homeless people... Local News 21 Jan 2025 | 10:29
Local judge to take position with Trump administration Minisink Town Justice Karen Ostberg has been appointed to a position within the incoming Trump administration, thereby ending... Local News 14 Jan 2025 | 03:00