Route 17 upgrade delayed as state studies environmental impacts The long-discussed plan to turn Route 17 into Interstate 86 is hitting the brakes — again. The state Department of Transportation... Local News 12 Nov 2025 | 12:31
Kiwanis Club begins annual Toyland drive The Kiwanis Club of Chester will hold its annual Toyland drive. Collection boxes accepting toys for children ages 1 through... Local News 12 Nov 2025 | 08:08
Karsten McLaughlin (#1) runs along the sideline for a first down, ahead of Dominic Marotta of O’Neill during the Section IX football game on Oct. 24, 2025. ( Photos by Henry Smith - AI News Service) Chester-Seward on a streak On Friday, Oct. 24, the Chester-Seward Hambletonians beat the James I. O’Neill Raiders 29-21 to advance to the Section IX... Sports 12 Nov 2025 | 02:34
Paul E. Stoddard Paul Edward Stoddard, a resident of Chester, N.Y., passed away on Nov. 2, 2025, at the age of 63. The son of Edward and Norma... Obituaries 07 Nov 2025 | 06:06
Loretta Fini Loretta Fini of Chester, N.Y., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at the age of 83.... Obituaries 04 Nov 2025 | 04:54
Artist rendering of the newly proposed facility. ( Image provided) District unveils plans for new athletic facility Chester Union Free School District is planning a new athletic facility. A proposition for the Interscholastic Athletic Facility... Local News 02 Nov 2025 | 04:09
Spouse of DoorDash shooter faces charges Selina Nelson-Reilly, the wife of Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly, faces criminal charges for allegedly deleting... Local News 01 Nov 2025 | 07:32
Preliminary budget stays under cap Town of Chester Supervisor Brandon Holdridge presented the tentative budget to the public at the Oct. 22 town board meeting.... Local News 29 Oct 2025 | 05:01
Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge announces state approval to create a Community Preservation Fund during an Oct. 27 press conference. ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff) Law to establish a Community Preservation Fund signed After six years of waiting, the Town of Chester has gained approval from the state to create a Community Preservation Fund.... Local News 28 Oct 2025 | 05:15
Letter to the Editor: Support for Stephen Diffley To The Editor: I am writing in support of my brother Stephen Diffley, candidate for Orange County Legislator. Stephen is a... Letters to the Editor 22 Oct 2025 | 08:54
Town awarded $175K for Carpenter Field improvements The Town of Chester has been approved for $175,000 in community block grant funds from Orange County for Americans with Disabilities... Local News 21 Oct 2025 | 11:14
Four candidates seek two seats on Chester Town Council Giuseppe Cassara Why are you running for Town Council? I decided to run for Town council because I dislike the direction the... Local News 21 Oct 2025 | 04:34
Alice L. Polin Silver With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Alice L. Polin Silver on Oct. 17, 2025. She was 75 years old. Daughter of... Obituaries 19 Oct 2025 | 11:58
Community fix-it clinic at the Senior Center Community members are invited to bring broken household items to the Repair Café on Saturday Oct. 25. The fix-it clinic... Local News 15 Oct 2025 | 03:01
Joseph Roach Joe “Coach” Roach. passed peacefully with the compassionate staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Oct. 11, 2025 after a long... Obituaries 14 Oct 2025 | 05:26
