Rebates for hunters purchasing lead-free ammunition Fragments from lead bullets used for deer hunting can remain in field dressed deer gut piles (or carcasses) and are easily... News 27 Aug 2025 | 03:27
Joint investigation into state property insurance launched Sen. James Skoufis (D-Orange County) announced that he will be part of a joint investigation into New York’s residential... Home 20 Aug 2025 | 11:46
A monarch caterpillar on a milkweed leaf. ( Pixabay photo) Giving monarchs an assist In New York, monarch butterflies begin their annual fall migration in mid-August. According to the World Wildlife Foundation,... Local News 13 Aug 2025 | 01:59
Free college for adult learners Beginning this fall, community college will be free to adult learners looking to enter high-demand fields, thanks to an initiative... Local News 06 Aug 2025 | 01:05
Photography contest Want to see your photo(s) in print? Enter Conservationist magazine’s 2025 Photography Contest. The publication features stunning... Entertainment 06 Aug 2025 | 01:32
Community Reuse Grants A total of $15,000 will be awarded by York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3) for Community Reuse... Business 27 Jul 2025 | 01:12
Access pollution forecasts Did you know that New York’s ozone season runs from April through September? The state Department of Environmental Conservation... Local News 18 Jul 2025 | 02:23
Mowing to help ground-nesting birds With green-up well and truly upon us, New Yorkers are beginning to think about their spring-cleaning to-do list. High on... Local News 04 Jun 2025 | 05:34
Chester’s Christina Contento is crowned Ms. New York International 2025. Provided photo. ( Photo courtesy of Christina Contento) From pain to pageantry, Christina Contento aims to inspire Chester resident Christina Contento was recently named Ms. New York International 2025, providing her with a platform from... Local News 25 Mar 2025 | 02:03
Trout season opens April 1 in New York. Photo provided by the N.Y. Department of Environmental Conservation. DEC announces April 1 start of Spring trout fishing season New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the April 1 start... Sports 22 Mar 2025 | 02:28
Newton recently joined other municipalities in Sussex County in hiring an in-house mechanic for fleet vehicle and DPW equipment maintenance and repair after choosing not to renew a contract with an independent repair shop. (Photo by Mandy Coriston) What’s driving mechanics away? A nationwide shortage of auto technicians is impacting our region, leading to a need for increased in-house municipal services,... Local News 27 Nov 2024 | 11:28
‘Vote yes on Proposal 1 to protect our civil rights’ This year, voters in New York State can vote to protect our rights from government overreach. Proposal 1 strengthens existing... Letters to the Editor 20 Oct 2024 | 06:30
Vote yes on Prop One to ‘ensure that New York continues its proud history regarding women’s rights’ New Yorkers can vote on a ballot initiative on election day that will help ensure that our children and grandchildren don’t... Letters to the Editor 15 Oct 2024 | 02:43
DEC encourages public to report turkey sightings this August New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar is asking New Yorkers to participate... Local News 29 Jul 2024 | 01:40
Brianna Kimmel’s car after her accident on Philipsburg Road. (Photo by Brianna Kimmel) Danger on the roads We often blame outside elements for the cause of car accidents — snow, sharp turns, flooding — but according to our first... Evergreen 15 Jul 2024 | 09:46
