The proposed Schunnemunk Rail Trail. ( Image by OSI) OSI transfers land to Orange County for new Schunnemunk Rail Trail A 10-mile-long piece of unused railbed that was saved from being developed into warehouse space by the Open Space Institute... Local News 29 Oct 2024 | 12:42
Michael W. Kowalski. Michael W. Kowalski, 70 Michael W. Kowalski of Monroe, NY, passed away on October 22, 2024, at Kindred Hospital in Dover, NJ. He was 70 years old.... Obituaries 25 Oct 2024 | 10:42
L-R clockwise: Kathleen Lord-Coyle, Peter Tomczak, Martina Drayer, Kayla Collins, James Kirk, and Lindsey Alexander. ( Photo provided) ‘Miss Firecracker’ comes to The Playhouse at Museum Village Creative Theatre - Muddy Water Players will be completing its 2024 season with two weekends of Beth Henley’s comedy, “The... Entertainment 22 Oct 2024 | 10:10
Ann Marie (Duffy) McKenna. Ann Marie McKenna, 80 Ann Marie (Duffy) McKenna, formerly of Monroe and Goshen, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and close... Obituaries 15 Oct 2024 | 11:49
Ice cream will be just one of the many offerings available at the festival. ( Photo by Leah Newhouse, Pexels) Monroe Food Truck Festival Oct. 19 Get ready for the Monroe Food Truck Festival, slated for Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 61 O&R Road, Monroe. Note, that... Entertainment 09 Oct 2024 | 09:30
A plant nursery in Tanzania. ( Photo provided) Monroe CROP Hunger Walk A few years ago, Claude and his family fled from the civil war and gang violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo and... Letters to the Editor 04 Oct 2024 | 05:38
Vote “Yes” on Prop 1 Did you know the upcoming election in New York will include a ballot measure called Prop 1? How often have you found yourself... Letters to the Editor 01 Oct 2024 | 03:01
Soho Salon in Chester. ( Photo provided) Soho Salon merges Monroe and Chester locations Soho Salon recently announced the official merger of its Monroe location with the Chester Salon. According to the company,... Business 26 Sep 2024 | 07:45
Doña Santos perseveres In a small rural village in Honduras, Doña Santos, is inspiring change, despite the various challenges she has faced. Doña... Letters to the Editor 16 Sep 2024 | 03:40
Nebrasky Plumbing, Heating & Cooling’s new Tesla-branded EV chargers have universal adapters to accommodate all brands of EV devices. ( Photo provided) Nebrasky installs EV chargers at Monroe headquarters Nebrasky Plumbing, Heating & Cooling recently announced the availability of six Tesla Gen 3 Level 2 chargers at its Monroe... Business 13 Sep 2024 | 11:44
The annual Monroe Cheese Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 14. ( File photo ) Monroe Cheese Festival schedule released After several weeks of anticipation and few details available, the organizers of the Monroe Cheese Festival have finally... Entertainment 11 Sep 2024 | 10:04
Route 17 chase ends with crash at I-87 entrance ramp The New York State Police were involved in a high speed chase on August 16. According to the police report, on that date... Police & Fire 21 Aug 2024 | 02:35
Thomas J. Fallon Jr. Thomas J. Fallon Jr., 86 Tom Fallon peacefully passed away at home on August 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years old. Born... Obituaries 15 Aug 2024 | 10:21
Bridge #1 over over Seely Brook in Chester. ( Photo provided) Repair work begins on the Heritage Trail Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus recently announced that upgrades will be made to the Heritage Trail bridges. Trail... Local News 01 Aug 2024 | 03:55
Mary Ann Faith. Mary Ann Faith, 83 Mary Ann Faith passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024, at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ, surrounded... Obituaries 25 Jul 2024 | 12:07