A black bear with her cubs. ( Photo by Terry Schirmer) Be ‘bear-wise’ this spring The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may... Columns 24 Apr 2024 | 11:35
Blank Canvas. Sensational sounds coming to a venue near you Get ready for another melodic journey this week. Saturday, April 27 Music enthusiasts can take their pick from an array of... Entertainment 23 Apr 2024 | 10:41
Chester Academy Key Club students help clean up a portion of Arcadia Road. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Chester students help clean up area roadways Over the weekend, several communities across Orange County held roadside cleanup events in an effort to restore the region’s... Local News 22 Apr 2024 | 04:43
Governor Kathy Hochul makes an announcement on the FY 2025 budget. ( Photo by Mike Groll, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) NY lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion state budget Saturday that includes plans to spur housing construction and combat... News 22 Apr 2024 | 11:51
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Chester town board votes to eliminate account clerk position The Chester Town Board has voted to abolish the position of account clerk, where town employee Nicole Griffin served for... Local News 19 Apr 2024 | 04:34
Donna Marie DeStafeno. Donna Marie DeStafeno, 67 Donna Marie DeStafeno of Chester, NY, passed away on April 16, 2024, at Garnet Health Medical Center in Wallkill, NY. She... Obituaries 18 Apr 2024 | 04:18
On Friday, April 26 the Rae Simone Trio will perform at the Cove Castle Restaurant. Musical acts hitting the scene this week Embrace the week’s musical tapestry across our region, from jazzy trios to nostalgic ‘80s hits! Saturday, April 20 Starting... Entertainment 15 Apr 2024 | 02:43
New scholarship available for military dependents The Committee for Families of War Veterans recently announced the Honor Salute Scholarship, a new scholarship to be awarded... Local News 15 Apr 2024 | 02:36
Chester Village Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Village passes budget with 2.15% property tax increase The Chester Village Board of Trustees adopted a new budget for 2024-25 at the April 8 village meeting. Property taxes will... Local News 15 Apr 2024 | 11:33
Fundraiser to support booze-free graduation party The All-Night Party Committee for Chester Academy’s Class of 2024 is holding a Musical Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, April... Local News 10 Apr 2024 | 01:34
First Amendment lawsuit filed against the town of Chester Former Deputy Town Clerk Nanette Batista-Perez has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against Chester Town Clerk Linda Zappala... Local News 10 Apr 2024 | 10:11
One of the vacant residential lots on Well Sweep Lane and Pewter Circle. ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff) Four new homes proposed for Kings Highway The April 3 Chester Town Planning Board meeting included two agenda items. The small agenda can be attributed to the town’s... Local News 09 Apr 2024 | 04:30
Warwick resident Robert Breese captured the eclipse about halfway through its coverage. ( Photo by Robert Breese) 2024 eclipse in photos On April 8, 2024, the Orange County area enjoyed a solar eclipse, a rare cosmic event for the U.S. when the moon gradually... Local News 09 Apr 2024 | 03:05
Flirtin’ with Disaster band. Hot local bands worth leaving the house for The Hudson Valley is brimming with talent this week! Saturday, April 13 Kickstarting the weekend on Saturday, the music festivities... Entertainment 09 Apr 2024 | 10:02
Two candidates seek Conservative ballot line for NYS Senate District 42 The race for the District 42 NYS Senate seat is heating up. On the Democratic Party line, registered Democratic and Working... Local News 08 Apr 2024 | 03:13