The Headless Horseman rides through Sparta on Halloween. (Photo by Nancy Madacsi) Fall festivals & holiday events Saturday, Nov. 9 Harvest on the Glen Farm: See what life was like on a rural farm at harvest time in the 18th and 19th centuries.... Local News 04 Nov 2024 | 09:30
Andrew “Loc” Mitchell, 49, of Chester pled guilty to operating as a major trafficker. ( Photo courtesy the Orange County District Attorney’s Office) Chester man pleads guilty to being a ‘major trafficker’ On Friday, September 27, Andrew “Loc” Mitchell, 49, of Chester pled guilty in Orange County Court to operating as a major... Police & Fire 27 Sep 2024 | 03:56
The Harriman train station. ( Photo by Daniel Case, Wikimedia Commons) Free fare week announced for all NJ Transit lines NJ Governor Phil Murphy recently announced a fare holiday for all NJ Transit modes of transportation from August 26 to September... Local News 16 Aug 2024 | 03:27
People for People Fund treasurer and former Chairman and CEO of First Federal Savings of Middletown Maggie Smith, New York State Assemblyman Brian Maher, Fair-Rite Products Director of Human Resources Debra A. Sherman, and People for People Fund President Nolly Chimes at last year’s People for People Fund Recognition Breakfast. ( Photo provided) People for People Fund accepting nominations for ‘Positive People Award’ People for People Fund – a not-for-profit dedicated to providing temporary financial assistance to residents of Orange, Ulster... Local News 24 Jul 2024 | 01:57
Senator kicks off annual ‘Skoufis On Your Street’ Town Hall series Senator James Skoufis (D-42) announced his summer series of conversations across Orange County known as “Skoufis On Your... Local News 02 Jul 2024 | 02:40
Jennie Colabatistto will be playing at Apple Dave’s this Saturday. Celebrate dads and grads with some live tunes This week the region is alive with a diverse lineup of musical performances, catering to all tastes. From Saturday’s energetic... Entertainment 10 Jun 2024 | 03:13
Christopher J. Scanlan. Christopher J. Scanlan, 48 With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Christopher J. Scanlan on May 30, 2024. He was 48 years old. Son of Rosemary... Obituaries 03 Jun 2024 | 04:54
Feeding America: financial need for those facing hunger reaches highest level in 20 years The amount of money that people facing hunger said they need to have enough food reached its highest point in the last 20... Local News 28 May 2024 | 04:55
Dustin Showers. ( Photo courtesy the Orange County District Attorney’s Office) Montrose man sentenced to nine years in ‘ghost gun’ case On Tuesday, April 23, Dustin Showers, 34, of Montrose, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to nine years in prison to be followed... Police & Fire 29 Apr 2024 | 02:53
A black bear with her cubs. ( Photo by Terry Schirmer) Be ‘bear-wise’ this spring The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may... Columns 24 Apr 2024 | 11:35
The proposed path of the O&W Trail Corridor. ( Image courtesy of OSI) Open Space Institute launches O&W Trail Corridor Study The Open Space Institute (OSI) recently launched its O&W Trail Corridor Study, which will help the organization in its effort... News 22 Apr 2024 | 02:43
New scholarship available for military dependents The Committee for Families of War Veterans recently announced the Honor Salute Scholarship, a new scholarship to be awarded... Local News 15 Apr 2024 | 02:36
USN retired Captain Robert J. “Pete” Petry will be honored during the gala. Rumshock Veterans Foundation to hold annual gala April 25 On April 25, 2024 the Rumshock Veterans Foundation will hold its Third Annual Gala Cocktail Party at the Osiris Country Club... News 29 Mar 2024 | 03:57
Burn ban in effect through May 14 New York State’s annual open burn ban will run from March 16 to May 14 in an attempt to reduce the spread of wildfires. The... Home 27 Mar 2024 | 11:58
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler with a catch of the day. ( Photo courtesy the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.) Youth Fishing Derby starts April 1 The start Orange County’s Youth Fishing Derby is enarly upon us. The contest will run from April 1 through Sept. 2 and is... Local News 26 Mar 2024 | 10:12