Data source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services A look at local COVID data as updated vaccines arrive As cold and flu season approaches, COVID-19 is on the rise nationwide. The most prevalent variant, EG.5 (nicknamed “Eris”)... Local News 18 Sep 2023 | 01:09
How local districts combat bullying In response to a reader survey of 127 parents, 85% said they believe their child has been bullied in school. 69% of those... Back to School 16 Aug 2023 | 03:01
The scene of the incident: CVS parking lot in Warwick. Photo by Terry Reilly. Mayor dragged from moving truck in attempt to stop errant driver Village of Warwick Mayor Michael Newhard stepped out of his store, Newhard’s the Home Source, in Warwick, around 4:30 p.m.... Local News 01 Aug 2023 | 08:05
Pending town and village board approval, Hudson Valley SPCA will take over operations at Goshen Humane Society, according to Goshen Town Supervisor Joe Betro. Photo by Molly Colgan. Hudson Valley SPCA to take over Goshen Humane Society Plans are in place for Hudson Valley SPCA to take over operations at the Goshen Humane Society, according to Town Supervisor... Local News 25 Jul 2023 | 10:25
Flames visible from Meadow Ave. in Chester, N.Y. Photo provided by Valerie Mellinger Camp Laguardia fire ‘possibly is suspicious’ The Chester Fire Department responded to a blaze at Camp Laguardia in Chester about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19. Camp Laguardia... Police & Fire 22 Jul 2023 | 11:28
Photo: townofwarwick.org Warwick police save mother and baby from life-threatening dog attack On Wednesday, July 19, at approximately 2:42 p.m., Town of Warwick Police received a call about a dog attacking an infant... Police & Fire 20 Jul 2023 | 12:43
Local towns blanketed in smoke Chester horses graze under a yellow haze. Monroe’s Brian Meade shared this photo of a red sun in a gray sky. Jackie Sun took... Local News 08 Jun 2023 | 05:44
Pups explore Wantage Dog Park. Photo by Jeremy Hubbard. A bone to pick: Local dog park etiquette and safety Forty-four percent of Americans are dog owners, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. “You can make a... Local News 26 May 2023 | 02:10
Capelli Sports soccer fields now operating in Chester. Photo provided. Capelli Sports Complex continues to expand and ‘break down barriers for people of all ages and abilities’ Capelli Sport, a global brand known for its sports apparel and equipment, opened an expansive sports complex in Chester off... Local News 02 May 2023 | 04:15
In a survey of 145 local parents, only 24% of those who reported a bullying incident to their school were satisfied with the outcome. Graphic by Christina Scotti. The bully system Since April 2022, Paula Fetherman has filed 14 harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) reports at High Point Regional... Local News 28 Apr 2023 | 05:29
Orange County Fire Coordinator Vini Tankasali on the scene of the Blooming Grove brush fire Friday afternoon. Photo: Orange County Government’s Facebook page Brush fire: 98 acres extinguished after three-day fight Area fire departments spent three days fighting a 98-acre fire in Blooming Grove, N.Y. last week. South Blooming Grove Fire... Local News 18 Apr 2023 | 10:17
The Sunoco gas station on Route 32 in Central Valley, N.Y. Photo credit: Dina Comolli Local gas station robbed at gunpoint The Central Valley Sunoco was robbed at gunpoint between 6 and 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 18. The convenience store’s night... Local News 21 Mar 2023 | 01:46
Parents’ cars line up on Hambletonian Avenue, the road leading to Chester Academy, to pick up students from school. Photo: Samantha Finch UPDATE: Chester Academy dismissed early in response to threatening message Chester Academy went into hold-in-place, then dismissed early on Wednesday, March 8 in response to a threatening message... Local News 08 Mar 2023 | 08:28
Between March 2020 and February 2023, SNAP Emergency Allotments provided a second monthly payment to recipients, either an extra $95 or bumping the monthly total to the household maximum, whichever was greater. (Sources: U.S. Department of Agriculture, New York State Academy of Dietetics & Nutrition, N.Y. Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance) Snapping out of it After nearly three years of providing eligible households with extra money for groceries, the final SNAP Emergency Allotments... Local News 28 Feb 2023 | 10:08
William Vealey, who owns Vealey Landscaping in Wantage, hasn’t had his plow on his truck in more than a month. Photo by Kathy Shwiff. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) No snowfall, falling profits “As I sit here in my office looking out at the mountain, every flake of snow I see has been made by us, and not mother nature,”... Local News 15 Feb 2023 | 12:28
