Thomas D. Simmons Thomas D. Simmons of Chester, N.Y., passed away on Aug. 3, 2026, at Sapphire Nursing and Rehabilitation in Goshen, N.Y.,... Obituaries 06 Aug 2026 | 02:42
Chester voters will decide on two referendums on the ballot this November. ( Pixabay photo.) Chester voters to decide on preservation tax Chester voters will decide on two referendums on the ballot this November. One is whether to approve a 0.75 percent real... Local News 05 Aug 2026 | 08:05
A message on a minivan spotted in Vernon, NJ on July 26. Photo: Becca Tucker ICE activity in Orange County, N.Y., on the rise On the morning of July 9, ICE agents made arrests in the towns of Monroe and Blooming Grove. “ICE executed a targeted enforcement... Local News 28 Jul 2026 | 01:25
The late Bill Perry, a long-time Chester resident, will be honored with a street name. ( File photo.) Village to honor blues singer with street naming The village of Chester board voted to honor late blues singer Bill Perry at its July 13 meeting. The musician lived most of... Local News 21 Jul 2026 | 07:27
From left to right – Ray Presky, president Chester Kiwanis, Susan Bahren, Key Club advisor Chester Kiwanis, Brayan Flores, David Gonzalez, Brandon Bialorucki, Christian Calloway, Daniel Gonzalez, Paige Niles, Tahlia Campbell, Sandra Nagler, Kiwanis Scholarship Chair. Missing from the picture Yamilet Lopez Cortez and Sophia Stanley, who were unable to attend. ( Photo provided) Kiwanis Club of Chester honors 2026 scholarship recipients On Thursday, July 9, the Kiwanis Club of Chester held their annual scholarship presentation honoring eight Chester Academy... Local News 17 Jul 2026 | 11:58
Letter to the editor: Fiber optic issues I live in a house without Wi-Fi, cell phones or computers. I have electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS). I was doing okay.... Letters to the Editor 16 Jul 2026 | 03:45
The Town of Chester’s comprehensive plan calls for a ban on large-scale battery energy storage systems. ( Pixabay photo.) Town of Chester passes comprehensive plan, lifts building moratorium The town of Chester continued its public hearing on its proposed comprehensive plan at the July 8 meeting of the town board.... Local News 15 Jul 2026 | 02:39
Letter to the Editor: Banning battery energy storage systems is regressive public policy I read with dismay last week’s headline – the Town of Chester Board is poised to adopt a comprehensive plan which bans battery... Letters to the Editor 07 Jul 2026 | 01:25
Withering apple buds from the fields at Apple Dave's in Warwick. Provided photo. April freeze hit apple orchards at the core The region saw unusually warm weather in late April. Temperatures neared 80 degrees, luring apple trees and other fruit crops... Evergreen 02 Jul 2026 | 11:37
The Town of Chester opened the public hearing for its comprehensive plan. ( Pixabay photo.) Town proposes banning data centers, battery energy storage systems in comprehensive plan At its June 24 meeting, the Town of Chester opened a public hearing for its comprehensive plan, which can be found online... Local News 01 Jul 2026 | 09:41
Chester Academy celebrates the Class of 2026 ( Photo provided.) Chester Academy celebrates Class of 2026 The Chester Union Free School District honored the Chester Academy’s Class of 2026 during the school’s 141st commencement... Local News 26 Jun 2026 | 01:55
Robert Klein elected as Republican nominee for Chester Town Councilmember, Ward 1 Robert Klein defeated incumbent Robert Courtenay by a vote of 97 (58.79 percent) to 68 (41.21 percent), during the June 23... Local News 24 Jun 2026 | 01:54
Sen. James Skoufis (left) with Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge. ( Photo provided.) Town receives $205K for new playground equipment at the Chester Commons Park The Town of Chester has received $205,000 in funding to replace the more-than-25-years-old playground equipment at the Chester... Local News 23 Jun 2026 | 11:33
Letters to the Editor: Bagels with Brandon As your Town Supervisor, it’s important to make myself available to meet with and speak with you as much as possible. I know... Letters to the Editor 22 Jun 2026 | 02:18
Chester Village Mayor John Tom Bell (pictured) refused to hear PDJ Components’ request for a special permit and site plan application ( Photo by Leslie Smith.) Village mayor refuses to hear PDJ Components’ application request Chester Village Mayor John Tom Bell refused to hear PDJ Components’ request for a special permit and site plan application... Local News 17 Jun 2026 | 09:47
