Letter to the Editor: Proposed Chester Water Dept. opt-out fee is a punitive charge I am writing to strongly oppose Councilman Tom Becker’s proposed $20-per-quarter opt-out fee for residents who are served... Letters to the Editor 16 Apr 2026 | 04:04
Kiwanis Club of Chester announces Road Clean-Up Day The Kiwanis Club of Chester, in partnership with the Village of Chester and the Town of Chester, will hold its Road Clean-Up... Local News 02 Apr 2026 | 11:46
John Reilly in court. ( Photo by Bryan Fumagalli.) Reilly removed as Chester’s head of highway after conviction in DoorDash shooting John Reilly, now the Town of Chester’s former highway superintendent, was found guilty of assault causing injury through... Local News 31 Mar 2026 | 06:05
Chester Academy Odyssey of the Mind team delivers strong performance at state finals Chester Academy’s Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM) team delivered a performance that the entire school community can celebrate... Local News 27 Mar 2026 | 03:08
Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly in court on March 25. ( Photo by Bryan Fumagalli.) Jurors head into third day of deliberations in DoorDash shooting involving Chester highway superintendent After a second day of deliberations following last week’s trial in which Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly was accused... Local News 26 Mar 2026 | 08:04
Desmond Mulready, the 2025 Grand Scholarship Recipient ($10,000), who was a senior at Kingston H.S. and now attends the Eastman School of Music. ( Photo provided.) Applications open for Music for Humanity scholarships Music for Humanity, a Chester-based nonprofit, announced that it will award $26,000, via 11 scholarships, to high school... Local News 24 Mar 2026 | 11:25
Seniors in Mr. Maggi and Ms. Scanlon’s Participation in Government engage in dialogue with Assemblyman Brabenec on challenging political issues. ( Photo provided.) Assemblyman Karl Brabenec fields questions from Chester Academy students On March 20 Assemblyman Karl Brabenec visited Chester Academy to speak to graduating seniors in Mr. Maggi and Ms. Scanlon’s... Local News 24 Mar 2026 | 10:14
Chester fire results in fatality At about 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, the Chester Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a house on fire on Tulip... Police & Fire 23 Mar 2026 | 11:04
Dominick Jean-Pierre (right) is emerging as a leader in boys wrestling ( Photo provided.) Dedication pays off for Chester Academy High School boys wrestling Members of the Chester Academy High School boys wrestling program’s hard work and dedication paid off this season. “This year... Sports 06 Mar 2026 | 12:51
Two candidates vie for District 3 seat on Orange County Legislature Glenn Ehlers Why are you running for County Legislator? As your county legislator, born and raised in Orange County, it has... Local News 27 Oct 2025 | 04:36
Giuseppe Cassara The Republican primary for two seats on the Chester Town Board Giuseppe Cassara I have a bachelor degree in Architecture. I work as a civil engineer, over twenty years in civil service... Home 16 Jun 2025 | 11:40
The Republican Primary for Chester Town Clerk PJ Gorman Why do you want to run for Town Clerk? I am compelled to run for Town Clerk because I view the position as pivotal... Home 12 Jun 2025 | 01:48
The Class of 2024 enters the commencement ceremony at Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta on June 3. (Photos provided) Pay up or miss commencement At the end of each school year, schools are left with missing materials, unpaid lunch accounts and late library book fees.... Local News 23 May 2025 | 06:52
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
