Luke Hand (No. 3) of C.J. Hooker Middle School won the 2026 Orange County Regional Spelling Bee after a tie-breaking written test. Rex Heymer of Warwick Valley Middle School (No. 10), took second place. ( Photo provided.) C.J. Hooker Middle School student wins Orange County Regional Spelling Bee After 17 rounds of competition and a final written test, Luke Hand of C.J. Hooker Middle School (Goshen Central School District)... Local News 26 Mar 2026 | 03:04
