Goshen. Orange County to participate in Operation Green Light in support of local veterans In anticipation of November’s Veterans Day holiday, Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has announced that the front... Local News 27 Oct 2021 | 12:42
Soldiers of the 353rd Infantry near a church at Stenay, Meuse, in France, wait for the end of hostilities. The history of Veterans Day World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” — officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28,... Letters to the Editor 09 Nov 2020 | 06:15
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial (also known as the Wall) in Washington, D.C. Photo by Caleb Fisher on Unsplash. Veterans Day. War memorials: A virtual conversation The public is invited to attend a virtual conversation about 19th through 21st century war memorials on Wednesday, Nov. 11,... Local News 03 Nov 2020 | 01:22
Honor your veteran with a photo and message in next week’s paper There will be a special page in next week’s newspaper dedicated to honoring and celebrating our local veterans. Readers are... Home 23 Oct 2020 | 11:13
Veterans on Appreciation Day at the Chester Academy (from left): Sam Forshay; Rob Bowen; Jim Donato; Jonathan Winaker; SRO officer Rick Perez; Steve Neuhaus; Christian Farrell (partially obscured); Louis DeLuca; Tom Nosworthy; Barry Schnipper and Jim Scali. ( Ginny Privitar) Veterans are honored guests at the Chester Academy Eleven veterans were honored guests at the Chester Academy, which showed its appreciation with a special celebration held... Local News 14 Nov 2019 | 04:03
A new American flag is raised at Suresky's Auto by the Goshen colorguard, led by VFW Post 1708 Commander Ray Quattrini ( Wendy Bynum-Wade) 'The welfare of disabled veterans is a national responsibility' Close to a hundred people turned out in the mild weather for the ceremony conducted jointly by the Goshen American Legion... Local News 13 Nov 2019 | 04:02
The Color Guard for Goshen Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1708 and Goshen American Legion Post 377 led by Commander Ray Quattrini (left) march up North Church Street in the Village of Goshen. ( Geri Corey) The Goshen community bestows its blessings on veterans The clear blue skies and mild temperature welcomed the nearly 100 supporters who came to pay their respect to America’s heroes:... Local News 13 Nov 2019 | 03:45
VFW Post 1708 Commander Ray Quattrini poses in front of the flag stand with his granddaughters, Samara and McKenna, who also led the crowd on hand in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. ( Wendy Bynum-Wade) You called us heroes America, whenever came the call to arms, we answered and raised your starlit banner. We pledged to thee and thee to us, one... Letters to the Editor 13 Nov 2019 | 03:39
The Chester Girl Scouts were out in force on Veterans Day ( Ginny Privitar) Chester honors the sacrifices of veterans, past and present Today, less than 1 percent of the population defends the rest of us, Ed Johnson told the group gathered for Veterans Day... Local News 13 Nov 2019 | 02:47
Veterans Day 2018 in Chester ( Photo: Ginny Privitar) Chester and Goshen to observe Veterans Day The public is invited to ceremonies in Chester and Goshen to honor all members, past and present, of the U.S. Armed Forces... Local News 06 Nov 2019 | 12:58
On Veterans Day, the errands can wait Goshen honors veterans on Monday, November 11. Schools are closed, the retail sales will still be available later in the... Local News 06 Nov 2019 | 12:43