Taco Express has a new location in Chester. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) New businesses come to Chester The entrepreneurial spirit continues to thrive in the Hudson Valley, as a number of exciting and enticing new businesses... Local News 21 Nov 2023 | 10:30
Chester historical marker replacement Thanks for your recent coverage of the Sugar Loaf Historical Society’s Hambletonian marker restoration. Coincidentally, Chester’s... Letters to the Editor 15 Nov 2023 | 09:20
An illustration of Nathaniel Knapp fighting a bear. ( Image courtesy the Sugar Loaf Historical Society) Sugar Loaf Historical Society wins grant for new ‘Legends & Lore’ roadside marker The Sugar Loaf Historical Society has once again been awarded a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation for a Legends... Local News 13 Nov 2023 | 04:04
There was something for everyone at the Sugar Loaf Fall Festival. ( Photo by Sammie Finch) Sugar Loaf Fall Festival enjoys big turnout Despite a rainy first day, throngs of people came out on Sunday to enjoy Sugar Loaf’s annual fall festival. Vendors lined... Local News 10 Oct 2023 | 12:22
Red Grammer. Sundays on the Loaf presents: Red Grammer Grammy award winning family entertainer Red Grammer makes his long awaited return home to the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts... Entertainment 09 Oct 2023 | 12:23
Replicas of 1950s houses from Don Barrell. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Historical Society) Chester Historical Society exhibit ‘SUGAR LOAF’ to remain open until Dec. 3 In May 2023, the Chester Historical Society opened its exhibit SUGAR LOAF, which created quite the buzz in the Chester community.... Local News 04 Oct 2023 | 01:32
Black Dirt Bandits. ( Photo courtesy Lightroom Studios Photography) Bundle up for some fall musical acts As Warwick ushers in the autumn season, the week brings an array of enchanting upcoming performances and musical festivals,... Entertainment 03 Oct 2023 | 10:21
The Hambletonian marker prior to any restoration work. ( Photo courtesy the Sugar Loaf Historical Society) Sugar Loaf Historical Society restores Hambletonian NYS marker If you drive down Sugar Loaf’s Hambletonian Road, just 1/4 mile east of the Warwick border, you may notice that something... Local News 02 Oct 2023 | 04:42
Vera and the Force. ( Photo courtesy Vera and the Force) Live music events coming to a venue near you Embrace the essence of autumn in the Hudson Valley this week, featuring talented local musicians at your favorite Warwick... Entertainment 27 Sep 2023 | 09:46
Music for Humanity seeks entrants into this year’s songwriting contest. The deadline to submit an original song is Nov. 19. Two contests supporting music education are underway at Music for Humanity’s website Music for Humanity seeks entrants into this year’s songwriting contest. With registration underway for Music for Humanity’s... Entertainment 12 Sep 2023 | 04:49
Immerse yourself in the captivating tunes of Gypsy featuring American Treasure at Blue Arrow Farm on Sunday, Sept. 17. Gypsy pays homage to Stevie Nicks’ solo and Fleetwood Mac recordings with uncanny accuracy. This photo of Diane Lutz of Gypsy is by Dima James. Darling, where are my blue suede shoes? Warwick is gearing up for another week of musical performances that will keep your weekends vibrant: Saturday, Sept. 16 Start... Entertainment 11 Sep 2023 | 02:57
Pictured from left to right are: Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Kaitlynn Lancellotti, the executive director of Vision Hudson Valley, and Jim Delaune, the executive director of Orange County Land Trust. Provided photo. Vision Hudson Valley recognizes Jim Delaune with its 2023 Graham Skea Quality of Life Award Vision Hudson Valley has awarded Jim Delaune, the executive director of the Orange County Land Trust, with its 2023 Graham... Local News 05 Sep 2023 | 02:12
The Chester Historical Society is working with members of the Ramapo Lenape Wolf Tribe who will be sharing authentic items to add to this display. Chester. Historical Society’s annual exhibit on Aug. 26 to focus on those who called Sugar Loaf home eight centuries ago The Chester Historical annual exhibit this year fills visitors with information about Sugar Loaf. Visitors will be treated... Local News 14 Aug 2023 | 07:10
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation has awarded a grant to the Sugar Loaf Historical Society to recognize Sugar Loaf’s own “Hoop Snake Hill,” named for a colonial (and possibly Indigenous peoples’) legend about an enormous snake that would fashion its body into a giant hoop by holding its tail in its mouth at dusk and would then roll down the rock escarpment toward its terrified victims. Illustration provided by the Sugar Loaf Historical Society. Sugar Loaf. The hamlet is a part of American Folklore history The William G. Pomeroy Foundation has selected the Sugar Loaf Historical Society for its “Legends and Lore” Historical marker... Local News 08 Aug 2023 | 06:48
Vocalist/saxophonist Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet will light the stage in Sugar Loaf. Photos provided by the Hudson Valley Jazz Festival. Hudson Valley. From classic to modern big band to funk to bop, the Hudson Valley Jazz Festival has it all The Hudson Valley Jazz Festival operates a little different. It’s not just a single stage event. The festival is held in... Entertainment 06 Aug 2023 | 04:49
