Letter to the Editor: Experience matters To the Editor: I am writing to express my support for Linda Zappala for her reelection as Town Clerk of the Town of Chester.... Letters to the Editor 27 Oct 2025 | 01:48
Letter to the Editor: This race is about water In the 1970s, a massive subdivision was planned for southern orange county. County planners, recognizing water needs, envisioned... Letters to the Editor 21 Oct 2025 | 09:49
New historical ‘Legends of Lore’ marker placed The Sugar Loaf Historical Society dedicated another William G. Pomeroy “Legends and Lore” historical marker recently. The... Local News 15 Oct 2025 | 05:50
Competitors in the Second Annual Sugarloaf 5K start the Oct. 4 race. ( Photos by Henry Smith-AI News Service) Area competitors fall in line for the Sugarloaf 5K Run/Walk The Sugarloaf Community Foundation held its Second Annual 5K Run/Walk on Sunday Oct. 4. Close to 200 runners tackled the... Local News 08 Oct 2025 | 07:36
No More Sun brings alternative metal and rock to Rushing Duck Brewing in Chester on Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m. ( Photo provided) Music for the Week Saturday, Oct. 11 The day brings the return of the Sugar Loaf Fall Festival, a beloved Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day... Entertainment 06 Oct 2025 | 12:48
From left: Debbie Diltz, Brian Boone, Jay Westerveld, Sugar Bear (descendant of slain bear), Tim Diltz, Diane Westerveld, and Peter Lendved. ( Photo by Holly Wright, SLHS Communications) Historical Society keeps legend alive with marker The Sugar Loaf Historical Society dedicated its Nathaniel Knapp William G. Pomeroy “Legends and Lore” marker at Sugar Loaf’s... Local News 01 Oct 2025 | 01:27
Sugar Loaf 5K race on Oct. 4 The Sugar Loaf 5K will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in the heart of the historic hamlet. Already being hailed... Local News 29 Sep 2025 | 04:10
Valkyrie Coffee Roasters will open a new Sugar Loaf location at the old train station. (Photo provided) Valkyrie Coffee Roasters to open a new set of doors Valkyrie Coffee Roasters is expanding beyond the shop in downtown Village of Chester. On Sept. 6, the business will be opening... Business 20 Aug 2025 | 12:23
Faron Peckham near the Scott’s Meadow sign that has become synonymous with the location. ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff) Local artist wins auction for Scott’s Meadow After a winning $400,000 auction bid was made, Scott’s Meadow in the business district of Sugar Loaf will be revitalized... Local News 30 Jul 2025 | 01:47
PAC’s purchase approved Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced that The Orange County Legislature unanimously voted to approve the county’s... Local News 15 Jul 2025 | 01:06
O.C. Play Festival to feature seven shorts about climate change The O.C. Play Festival is presenting “You Don’t Need a Weatherman to Know Which Way the Wind Blows” seven short plays about... Entertainment 02 Jul 2023 | 09:46
Peter John von Uchtrup Peter John von Uchtrup of Sugar Loaf passed away suddenly on June 16, 2023. He was 56. He was born on Feb. 2, 1967, in Queens,... Obituaries 26 Jun 2023 | 01:06
Sugar Loaf. Donations needed for commemorative historical marker Incorporated in 2007 by the New York State Education Department, The Sugar Loaf Historical Society (SLHS) is raising funds... Local News 06 Jun 2023 | 07:48
The one day event returns Saturday, September 10, and includes unlimited tastings from seven local craft breweries and cideries and live music all day long. Tickets are 10% off with code BEER at blackdirtbeer.eventbrite.com. Local breweries and cideries join forces for the Black Dirt Beer Bash Every year, Dirt magazine brings the best local breweries together at Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center for unlimited drinks,... Entertainment 09 Aug 2022 | 10:54
Karaoke nights keep us connected despite Covid Sugar Loaf. Our group has been going strong, on Zoom and onstage, since the start of the pandemic, and you are welcome to... Home 03 Jan 2022 | 04:52
