Photos by Dylan Skriloff New blacktop walkway installed at Carpenter Park A new blacktop walkway has been installed at Carpenter Park in Chester, improving the park’s accessibility. The walkway goes... Home 26 Aug 2026 | 12:01
So whodunit? The Sugar Loaf Arts Collective and Greenwood Lake Theater present the mystery “Clue” for four performances in September at... Entertainment 24 Aug 2026 | 01:17
The Town of Chester voted to enter into a new contract with Empress to provide the emergency services company with the ambulance in return for all medical billing revenue generated by the ambulance being directed to the town. ( Pixabay photo.) Town of Chester buys ambulance, enters contract with emergency services company Town of Chester approves purchase of ambulance, new contract with Empress The Town of Chester is officially in the ambulance... Local News 19 Aug 2026 | 10:05
Joan Kebrdle Joan Kebrdle of Matamoras, Pa., died peacefully on Aug. 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving Family. The daughter of the late... Obituaries 18 Aug 2026 | 01:13
Teofila Ramirez-Morales Teofila Ramirez-Morales, a resident of Chester, N.Y., passed away on Aug. 13, 2026, at age 88. The daughter of the late Juan... Obituaries 18 Aug 2026 | 01:09
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
