The new boardwalk, paid for by local business owners Faron Peckham and Stephanie Miranda, during repair construction. ( Photo by Jason Tsoi) Business owners join forces for new boardwalk Last month, business owners Faron Peckham and Stephanie Miranda partnered to upgrade and extend the boardwalk along their... Local News 20 Dec 2025 | 07:58
Operation Toy Train rides through town It was a winter wonderland as Operation Toy Train stopped at Sugar Loaf the morning of Dec. 14. Seven inches of fresh powder... Local News 17 Dec 2025 | 12:21
Free Holiday Movie Series Orange County residents are invited to the next film in the Family Holiday Movie Series at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts... Home 10 Dec 2025 | 02:35
Bill Rossiter, Lydia Cuadros and Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge in front of the new historic marker. ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff) Historic designation marker installed Members of the community, historians and elected officials gathered across the street from the Methodist Church in Sugar... Local News 02 Dec 2025 | 02:21
Paul E. Cassidy Paul Edward Cassidy, a longtime resident of Sugar Loaf, Chester, N.Y., passed away after his courageous battle with cancer... Obituaries 25 Nov 2025 | 01:21
Historia Dr. Richard Hull. ( Photo provided) Foundation to host storytelling event The Sugar Loaf Community Foundation will host “Voices of Sugar Loaf – An Evening of Storytelling” on Friday, Dec. 12 at 7... Local News 24 Nov 2025 | 06:55
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
