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
Assemblyman Colin Schmitt is joined by the honorees of the second annual 99th Assembly District Women of Distinction Ceremony held earlier this week in Sugar Loaf. ‘Women of Distinction’ Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt hosted the second annual Women of Distinction Ceremony for the 99th Assembly District. The ceremony... Local News 18 May 2021 | 11:43
Philip Martin-Nielson ( Photo provided) Philip Martin-Nielson to dance 'The Nutcracker' in Sugar Loaf this Sunday M’Lanie Hunter Dance in Chester will once again bring audiences on an adventure with Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar... Entertainment 11 Dec 2019 | 10:28
