The town has currently received bids from Blooming Grove and Empress EMS. ( Photo by Camilo Jimenez, Unsplash) Town weighs EMS options, extends bidding process The Chester Town Board announced at their July 10 meeting that they are going to amend a proposed noise ordinance and have... Local News 24 Jul 2024 | 04:21
People for People Fund treasurer and former Chairman and CEO of First Federal Savings of Middletown Maggie Smith, New York State Assemblyman Brian Maher, Fair-Rite Products Director of Human Resources Debra A. Sherman, and People for People Fund President Nolly Chimes at last year’s People for People Fund Recognition Breakfast. ( Photo provided) People for People Fund accepting nominations for ‘Positive People Award’ People for People Fund – a not-for-profit dedicated to providing temporary financial assistance to residents of Orange, Ulster... Local News 24 Jul 2024 | 01:57
3M Band. Who to see at a venue near you This week in the Hudson Valley features a variety of live music events, including the fourth annual ACT Through Music Suicide... Entertainment 22 Jul 2024 | 03:35
The fire broke out in a commercial space off Elkay Drive. ( Photo courtesy of the Sugar Loaf Fire Company) Fire breaks out in Chester commercial building On the morning on July 21, a fire broke out in a commercial building in the area of 39 Elkay Drive in Chester. According... Local News 22 Jul 2024 | 10:16
Werner John painting of Rysdyk’s Hambletonian after the Currier and Ives print. ( Photo courtesy of Chester Historical Society) Chester Historical Society’s 2024 exhibit opens Saturday In celebration of its 60th year, the Chester Historical Society’s 2024 exhibit will highlight the restoration of the 1915... Local News 17 Jul 2024 | 11:07
Southern Stew. ( Photo by Joe Mack) Rock, country, jazz and more performances happening near you As the weekend approaches, the Hudson Valley comes alive with an exciting lineup of live music and events. From acoustic... Entertainment 15 Jul 2024 | 03:50
Fireworks burst as drones spell out U.S.A. ( Photo by Rosey Miller) Fireworks in Chester Local News 15 Jul 2024 | 01:41
Tracy Schuh. ( Photo provided) Tracy Schuh to receive 2024 Louis Mills Conservation Award from OCLT Orange County Land Trust (OCLT) will present Tracy Schuh, Chester resident and president of The Preservation Collective,... Local News 11 Jul 2024 | 02:05
L-R: Orange County Legislator Glenn Ehlers, County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Superintendent of Chester United Free School District Catherine O’Hara, along with other school members, Village of Chester Mayor Christopher Battiato, Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Reilly and Trustee Anthony LaSpina. ( Photo provided) Neuhaus signs resolution to purchase Maple Avenue building On Monday, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus officially signed the resolution, entering into an agreement to purchase... Local News 10 Jul 2024 | 03:53
Mayor comes out against short-term rentals It’s still just in the discussion phase but Chester Village Mayor Christopher Battiato proclaimed at this week’s village... Local News 10 Jul 2024 | 03:53
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Noise ordinance may impact live music at Tin Barn Brewing The town of Chester has set a public hearing for July 24 to discuss a new noise ordinance that would most notably impact... Local News 10 Jul 2024 | 03:53
CUFSD’s new technology director Daniel Svarczkopf. ( Photo provided) CUFSD announces new technology director The Chester Union Free School District recently announced that Daniel Svarczkopf has been selected as the district’s new... Local News 09 Jul 2024 | 11:18
The ceremony took place June 24. ( Photo provided) Chester eighth-graders advance to high school On June 24, 2024, Chester Academy celebrated the eighth graders who will be attending high school in the fall. Students excitedly... Local News 09 Jul 2024 | 11:09
Members of Chester Academy’s National Junior Honor Society. ( Photo provided) Honor Society students work to fight food insecurity Prior to the end of the school year, Chester Academy’s National Junior Honor Society shared the work they had done as part... Local News 09 Jul 2024 | 10:58
Chester Elementary’s fifth-grade class of 2024. ( Photo by Jason Upchurch) Chester fifth graders move on up Chester Elementary held its annual Moving Up Ceremony on June 20, celebrating the graduating fifth grade class of 2024. Principal... Local News 09 Jul 2024 | 10:52