Village of Chester taxes to rise 2.67 percent The 2026-27 budget for the village of Chester was passed at the April 13 meeting of the Village Board of Trustees. The taxes... Local News 21 Apr 2026 | 08:36
Sophie Halstead celebrated her 100th birthday at the Senior Center in Chester. ( Photo by Sammie Finch.) ‘Keeping busy’ the secret to 100 years The Chester Senior Center celebrated a special birthday on April 15. Long-time community member, Sophie Halstead turns 100... Local News 21 Apr 2026 | 02:36
Third-grader Ethan Piller (Ms. Bonito’s class)was the first student in his grade level to achieve Recorder Karate black belt status this year. ( Photo by Amanda Gribbin.) Chester Elementary School students learn to play the recorder Third-graders in Amy Carola, Katey Frambach, Lori Bonito, and Audra Cutler’s classes at Chester Elementary School have been... Local News 27 Mar 2026 | 02:52
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
Chester highway superintendent goes to trial in DoorDash shooting The trial of Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly, accused of shooting a DoorDash driver last May, got underway Monday... Local News 18 Mar 2026 | 11:02
Stephen Diffley takes his oath of office as a new councilman for the Chester town board. ( Photo from YouTube) Chester town board appoints new councilman The Chester town board, during its March 11 meeting, appointed a replacement for the late Councilman Larry Dysinger, who... Local News 17 Mar 2026 | 08:29
Richard G. Ossentjuk Richard G. Ossentjuk passed away on March 6, 2026, at the Montgomery Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Montgomery,... Obituaries 10 Mar 2026 | 09:45
Chester UFSD presents ‘The Little Mermaid’ Chester UFSD will be presenting “The Little Mermaid,” at Chester Academy on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, at 7... Local News 04 Mar 2026 | 09:51
At the Feb. 25 Chester town board meeting Supervisor Holdridge said town’s hope to increase the water rate by $1 per 1,000 gallons each of the next five years. ( Pixabay photo.) Town discusses raising water rates During the Feb. 25 meeting of the Chester town board, Councilman Tom Becker said the board needed to discuss the raising... Local News 03 Mar 2026 | 06:59
Chester students proudly display their cards for local seniors. ( Photo provided.) Students participate in National Write a Letter to an Elder Day Chester Academy and Chester Elementary School students are spreading kindness and connection this winter by participating... Local News 27 Feb 2026 | 03:51
Concerns raised over new law on property maintenance During the Feb. 9 meeting, the Village of Chester listened to concerns on a proposed local law, requiring residents to maintain... Local News 18 Feb 2026 | 02:54
ICE retracts statement about warehouse purchase Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Wednesday morning it had not purchased the warehouse at 29 Elizabeth Drive... Local News 18 Feb 2026 | 11:27
Opt-out fees for new water meters examined The Town of Chester is in the process of installing new cellular endpoint technology for water meters to replace the old... Local News 18 Feb 2026 | 01:51
Letter to the Editor: In favor of detention center To the Editor: I am appalled at the lack of support from our Town Council and Supervisor Holdridge to assist our brave men... Letters to the Editor 16 Feb 2026 | 05:26
The former Pep Boys warehouse at 29 Elizabeth Drive in Chester Industrial Park. ( File photo) ICE buys warehouse for use as detention facility U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) purchased the warehouse at 29 Elizabeth Drive in the Village of Chester for... Local News 16 Feb 2026 | 04:29
