Westtown woman accused of taking $40,000 from pre-school Mariann DeBlock, also known as Mariann Weymer and formerly Mariann McCarthy, 39, of Westtown, was arrested after investigators... Police & Fire 14 Feb 2025 | 06:51
Vin Mott. Something for every music lover This week’s live music lineup offers a mix of jazz, blues, and rock. In honor of Black History Month, the Blue Hearts Jazz... Entertainment 14 Feb 2025 | 08:10
Chester Village Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Village releases details about creating a village flag The Chester Village Board laid out its plan to mint a village flag at its February 10 meeting. There will be competition... Local News 13 Feb 2025 | 08:10
Amer Khalidi. Amer Khalidi, 69 Amer Khalidi of Chester, NY, passed away February 10, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born and raised in India, but the life... Obituaries 12 Feb 2025 | 12:33
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Planning board chooses interim chair The town of Chester Planning Board recently saw the resignation of its chair and other members, leaving only five of seven... Local News 12 Feb 2025 | 12:10
Hoarding and junk grants Being active in preserving ecological preservation for 45+ years, I’ve been attending “Chester municipal Conservation Council”... Letters to the Editor 12 Feb 2025 | 10:43
Montgomery Elementary School’s journalism club students with teachers Jaclyn Gollinger and Melissa Nogueira and Straus News Managing Editor Lisa Reider. ( Photo by Jeanne Straus) Montgomery fifth graders visit Straus News On January 24, the fifth-grade journalism club students at Montgomery Elementary School came to Straus News headquarters... Local News 07 Feb 2025 | 10:10
Way Behind the Sun. ( Photo by Jeremiah Shaffer) Musical delights for cold winter nights Get ready for a full week of live music, with an extra-special lineup of Valentine’s Day performances on Friday night! From... Entertainment 07 Feb 2025 | 08:10
Gov. Kathy Hochul signs a bill on Feb. 3 to shield the identities of doctors who prescribe abortion medications. ( Photo by Mike Groll/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul) State shields abortion pill prescribers after a doctor was indicted in Louisiana New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signed a bill to shield the identities of doctors who prescribe abortion medications,... News 05 Feb 2025 | 04:35
Chester signs ambulance service contract with Empress The town of Chester has signed a monthly contract with Empress ambulance service to cover both the town and village of Chester.... Local News 05 Feb 2025 | 12:10
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Chester explores Sugar Loaf sidewalk options With the town of Chester a recipient of a $400,000 DASNY grant thanks to the help of State Senator James Skoufis, it’s time... Local News 05 Feb 2025 | 10:10
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 04 Feb 2025 | 02:31
Chester Elementary students in Rebecca Quackenbush’s class experiment with chemicals. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Chester students enjoy a STEM classic while studying chemical changes Chester Elementary’s young scientists recently explored, recorded and reported their findings as part of a January STEM lesson... Local News 01 Feb 2025 | 12:00
Peadar Hickey. Tributes, originals, nostalgia and more Kick off February right by supporting some local performers! In one part of town you’ll have folk, classic rock, and nostalgic... Entertainment 31 Jan 2025 | 08:10
Marsha Roberts. Marsha Roberts, 74 Marsha Roberts of Chester, NY, passed away on January 29, 2025, at Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh. She was 74... Obituaries 30 Jan 2025 | 04:16