Runner Zoe Arnett, 14, makes nationals, with friends as wind behind her Zoe Arnett is a runner, but not just any runner. An eighth grader on varsity track at Chester Academy, Zoe broke the school... Home 20 Jun 2022 | 03:18
The Cancun Inn Tale of the Cancun Inn headed for sale Sugar Loaf:--After decades in Orange County, the Cancun Inn will be closing. Owner Israel Campos says it’s time to retire... Entertainment 01 Jun 2022 | 08:06
Tom Landrigan, Esq., of the law firm Cohen, LaBarbera & Landrigan, unveils W.A. Lawrence historic marker in Chester. The firm occupies the former home of William A. Lawrence at 99 Brookside Avenue. ( Photo by Leslie Smith) Colorful figure emerges from W.A. Lawrence historic marker dedication Chester--Despite unseasonable heat, two dozen people attended the dedication of the new historic marker for William A. Lawrence... Entertainment 30 May 2022 | 03:07
Chester Schools Superintendent Denis M. Petrilak retires The retirement of Chester School Superintendent Denis M. Petrilak was recently announced by Frank Sambets, President of the... Local News 22 May 2022 | 08:06
Cathy O’Hara appointed as new Chester Schools Superintendent, effective July 1 Incoming Chester Schools Superintendent Cathy O’Hara has a 19-year history with the district. O’Hara has served as an academic... Local News 22 May 2022 | 07:42
Architecture student Brandon Fuentes holding an award for his Palisade Hotel design project, the Connecticut Green Building Council’s 2021 Green Building Awards Student Design Award of Merit ( Photo courtesy of Connecticut Green Building Council) Goshen’s Brandon Fuentes wins green architecture awards Goshen:--Goshen native Brandon Fuentes was finishing his advanced Master of Architecture degree at the University of Hartford... Local News 15 May 2022 | 04:13
Chester school budget and BOE vote offers options on money, tech and people Registered voters can vote in person or request an absentee ballot. There will also be a District Art Show and STEM Presentation... Local News 03 May 2022 | 06:59
Chester ShopRite cashier Barbara Rosencrans is retiring after 48 years there. ( Photo by Ginny Privita) Two retire from Chester Shoprite after 48 years Talk about loyalty, job loyalty. ShopRite in Chester has lost one and is about to lose another long-term—forty-eight years... Local News 22 Feb 2022 | 04:27
Sculptor Carolyn Palmer working on her statute of Frank Sinatra in her studio in Saddle River, New Jersey. Provided photos. Frank Sinatra returns to Hoboken in style Frankie, aka “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” would be proud. Bobby-soxers, now in their 90s, may soon be swooning at the foot of the life-size... Local News 12 Jan 2022 | 01:08
Eagle Scout Jack Kerwan. Photos by Lynn Berenberg. Scout overcomes many challenges in these times of COVID to complete Eagle Project On Saturday morning, December 11, a handsome informational kiosk was installed on the Heritage Trail near the Chester Historical... Local News 15 Dec 2021 | 02:58
“You can also show your support for these great men and women by hiring a veteran in your workplace, patronizing a veteran-owned business or donating to a veterans program,” Ed Johnson, Navy vet and commander of American Legion Orange Blossom Post 1167, said during his remarks during Veterans Day services at the Walton Engine and Hose Company. “And you can simply thank them for their service.” Photo by Ginny Privitar. ‘Veterans have given us freedom, security and the greatest nation on earth’ On this Veterans Day, just months after we lost more American heroes in the pullout from Afghanistan, the Chester community... Local News 08 Dec 2021 | 04:33
Firefighters of Walton Engine and Hose braved the bitter cold and wind Monday night to use their ladder truck to put up the strings of lights on the large outdoor tree at the Erie Station in Chester in preparation for the community tree lighting on Sunday, Dec. 5. Photo by Lynn Berenberg. Chester. The holiday lights at the Erie Station go up on Sunday, Dec. 5 The Chester Historical Society’s annual tree lighting takes place Sunday, Dec. 5. Caroling at the Erie Station on Winkler... Local News 01 Dec 2021 | 04:56
Logan Heidecke celebrated his first birthday on Nov. 11, 2021. He is pictured here at home with all the donations his family collected on his behalf to be delivered to the to the food pantry at the First Presbyterian Church in Chester. Local angel serves up generosity and teaches her children well, too Amie Heidecke knows what it is to serve others. For five years she served the nation in the United States Navy. Now, as a... Local News 29 Nov 2021 | 02:51
Crusading Philippino-American journalist Maria Angelita Ressa, a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, has connections to Orange County - her siblings all graduated from Monroe-Woodbury High School. ‘She’s four foot nothing and braver and stronger than someone eight feet tall’ The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 jointly to crusading journalists Maria Ressa of... Local News 10 Nov 2021 | 07:42
Fifth grader Luis Mora reading "We're All Wonders" to first graders. Photos provided by the Chester Elementary School. A book for every child Chester Elementary School Principal Mary Kate Boesch announced that all 392 students, from Pre-K to Grade 5, received a beautiful... Local News 01 Nov 2021 | 06:20
