Check out a piece of NY’s history. ( Photo provided) Sugar Loaf Historic District added to National Register of Historic Places The Sugar Loaf Historic District was recently approved by the National Parks Service to be listed on the National Register... Local News 11 Dec 2024 | 10:10
Pitcher plants. ( Photo provided) In the wild: Our carnivorous pitcher plants in ‘stick season’ Did you know that carnivorous plants lurk in our area? The “business end” of our region’s carnivorous “purple pitcher plant”... Letters to the Editor 10 Dec 2024 | 03:56
Bones Krew. High-energy tunes to warm your spirits As you recover from your Thanksgiving feasts, why not check out some of the hottest local bands playing at a venue near you?... Entertainment 29 Nov 2024 | 08:10
Sugar Loaf holiday festival Dec. 1 The town of Chester will be celebrating the holiday season on December 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sugar Loaf Performing... Local News 27 Nov 2024 | 08:10
Support the Sugar Loaf Historical Society Dear Community Members, since its founding in 2007 by the New York State Education Department, the Sugar Loaf Historical... Letters to the Editor 26 Nov 2024 | 01:43
N.O. 149. Music to sate your soul In between prepping and eating your Thanksgiving feast, you may want to check out some hot local bands at these fine area... Entertainment 22 Nov 2024 | 08:10
The Serenade Ensemble. ( Photo by Daire Fitzgerald) The Serenade Ensemble to perform Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ Sundays on the Loaf will present the Serenade Ensemble, performing Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” at the Sugar Loaf Performing... Entertainment 21 Nov 2024 | 08:10
Tim Hassler. ( Photo provided) ’Much Ado About Nothing’ coming to SLPAC A new Shakespeare series is set to debut on November 10 at 1 p.m. at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center as “Sundays on... Entertainment 01 Nov 2024 | 12:10
Tramps Like Us. ( Photo by Amy Kerwin) Classic, soulful, high-energy sounds to enjoy this week Saturday, November 2 Starting at 2 p.m., catch Campfire Jukebox covering rock, country, oldies, and MTV classics at Pennings... Entertainment 01 Nov 2024 | 08:10
Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center financial update For most of the year, the town and accounting department have been playing catch-up with previous management/accounting failures.... Letters to the Editor 25 Oct 2024 | 03:21
Inside the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center. Town to consider sale of Sugar Loaf PAC The town of Chester is investigating selling the Sugar Loaf PAC to Orange County. The inquiry is still in its early stages... Local News 25 Oct 2024 | 12:10
Leigha Dernoin. ( Photo provided) Fun for families, friends, and fall enthusiasts Get ready for a Halloween weekend packed with live music, festive fun, and plenty of costume contests! Saturday, October... Entertainment 25 Oct 2024 | 08:10
Phasmid in Orange County, NY, on the hand of a colleague biologist. ( Photo provided) In the wild: Phasmids It’s that time of year again, when phasmids (from the Latin “Phasm,” meaning “phantom,” “specter,” or “apparition”) appear... Letters to the Editor 18 Oct 2024 | 02:25
Chester wins $400K for Sugar Loaf sidewalks The town of Chester won a grant for $400,250 for the construction of sidewalks in Sugar Loaf. According to an announcement... Local News 15 Oct 2024 | 12:16
Dwaine Perry, chief of the Ramapough-Lunaape Nation, will be the special guest at this presentation. ( Photo provided) Sundays on the Loaf continues with program on local Native Americans On Sunday, October 27 at 2:30 p.m., “Sundays on the Loaf” is presenting a program exploring the Native American presence... Entertainment 14 Oct 2024 | 10:14