State Police at Monroe April 22 Kloey Myers, 27, of New Hampton, was charged with third-degree assault, a misdemeanor, and released on an appearance... Police & Fire 04 May 2025 | 04:47
Kieran Boyce It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kieran Boyce of Chester and formerly of Glenties, Donegal, who passed... Obituaries 04 May 2025 | 12:09
Camp LaGuardia opened in 1918 as a women’s prison. During the Depression, New York City converted the property into a shelter for homeless men. Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia called the the camp “a human repair shop.” The camp closed in 2007. Orange County, then lead by County Executive Ed Diana, purchased the property that year for $8.5 million. It has stood in ruin until now. Photos provided by Orange County/Open Space Institute. Plans afoot for Camp LaGuardia During his State of the County remarks last week, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus outlined plans that could transform... Local News 30 Apr 2025 | 11:39
On Saturday, May 3, Tin Barn Brewing (62 Kings Highway Bypass) lights up with Billy Doors Petty, America’s #1 trifecta tribute show to Billy Joel, The Dooors and Tom Petty. Provided photo. Blues, funk and rock ‘n’ roll Our local music authority will show you the way to The Last Whiskey Bar, among other great local musical venues this week:... Entertainment 28 Apr 2025 | 03:35
At 3 p.m. this coming Saturday, blues lovers should head to Meadow Blues Coffee, 8 Greycourt Ave. in Chester, for Blues People, a standout NY/NJ quartet known for their rich sound and top-tier musicianship, drawing comparisons to the Meters and Buddy Guy. Come listen to that funky music From mellow and soulful tunes, to the blues as well as they country serenade, there’s a song waiting for you. Consider: Saturday,... Entertainment 21 Apr 2025 | 03:07
At Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster’s annual Celebration of Charity dinner, ShopRite Supermarket store representatives presented Catholic Charities’ CEO Shannon Kelly (far left) and Board Chair Thomas Strahle (far right) with the ceremonial check for $75,770 from the 2025 in-store Feeding Our Neighbors campaign. Photo by Everett Collie, EC Media Group. ShopRite’s 2025 Feeding Our Neighbors Campaign raised $75,770 for Catholic Charities At Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster’s recent Celebration of Charity event, representatives of ShopRite Supermarket... Home 18 Apr 2025 | 04:29
Angela Nicotra LaSpina Angela Nicotra LaSpina of Chester, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully,... Obituaries 16 Apr 2025 | 02:42
Woodbury Historical Society President Alex Prizgintas with historical documents. Photo provided. Local historians present ‘Fifty People who shaped Orange County’ program on April 27 The Woodbury Historical Society is hosting a program on “Fifty People who Shaped Orange County,” on Sunday, April 27, from... Local News 13 Apr 2025 | 02:15
Anita Fuliciniti-Mozilo Anita Fuliciniti-Mozilo, a resident of Chester for more than 25 years, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at the age... Obituaries 13 Apr 2025 | 01:56
Anita Fuliciniti-Mozilo Anita Fuliciniti-Mozilo, a resident of Chester for more than 25 years, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at the age... Obituaries 13 Apr 2025 | 01:53
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
Robert Courtenay announces his re-elected bid for Chester Town Board As a Chester Town Councilman for the past five years, I have been proud to serve this historic community with integrity,... Letters to the Editor 07 Apr 2025 | 03:48
Paul Gonzalez Paul Gonzalez, a longtime resident of Chester, died peacefully on April 1, 2025, at the age of 72. The son of Maria and Pablo... Obituaries 05 Apr 2025 | 06:57
Wayne C. Mills Wayne Clarence Mills passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his home in Chester. He was 63 years old. The son of William... Obituaries 03 Apr 2025 | 02:27
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
