Chester’s school safety capital project would include reconstruction of door and “transactional areas” of the schools. Chester school district to hold budget, BOE vote On Tuesday, May 21, Chester Union Free School District residents will vote to fill two Board of Education seats. Just two... Local News 15 May 2024 | 12:56
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Chester requests speed limit reduction for Surrey Meadows The town of Chester is asking the state DOT to reduce speed limits at the Surrey Meadows housing complex from 30 miles per... Local News 14 May 2024 | 03:38
A shot from last year’s 5K. ( Photo courtesy of Chester Kiwanis Club) Chester Kiwanis 5K set for May 25 On Saturday, May 25, the Chester Kiwanis Club will hold its 29th annual Kiwanis 5K Race in the village of Chester. The race/walk... Local News 14 May 2024 | 10:56
Members of the school’s Voice Ensemble. ( Photo courtesy of Chester Academy) Chester Academy Voice Ensemble makes Carnegie Hall debut Chester Academy Voice Ensemble made their Carnegie Hall debut on Perelman Stage as part of the organization’s National Concert.... Local News 14 May 2024 | 10:39
Ruby Tartanian. ( Photo provided) Local resident wants easily accessible wellness options “The seizures started when I was an infant, stopped and then at 10 they started again... In my adulthood, cannabis helps... Letters to the Editor 10 May 2024 | 02:27
Barbara J. Hinck Barbara J. Hinck, 79 Barbara J. Hinck passed away on May 8, 2024, at her home in Chester, NY, with her daughter by her side. She was 79 years... Obituaries 10 May 2024 | 09:43
Mykhaylo Hychka. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Mykhaylo Hychka highlighed as ‘Chester Champion’ Mykhaylo Hychka, a senior at Chester Academy, hopes his success in track and field will spark others to join the sport. The... Sports 08 May 2024 | 01:33
The various section of the Maple Avenue building. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School Distrct) May 21 ballot to include Maple Avenue referendum The Chester Union Free School District has placed on the May 21 ballot a referendum regarding the Maple Avenue Building that... Local News 08 May 2024 | 01:23
Music program hits high note with NAMM award Chester Union Free School District has been honored with a Best Communities for Music Education Award by the National Association... Local News 08 May 2024 | 01:07
Award-winning ads and reporting by Straus News staff. Newspaper wins for journalism and design Straus News earned multiple awards from the New York Press Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. Winners were announced... Local News 07 May 2024 | 03:23
The student got to see how different types of robots are employed by local law enforcement. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Fifth graders enjoy robotics demonstration by local law officers Fifth grade students in Jen Rende’s science technology engineering arts and mathematics classroom hosted local law enforcement... Local News 07 May 2024 | 10:57
Students learn all about construction. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Building futures at the construction career fair Chester Academy students, supervised by Chester Union Free School District School counselor and internship coordinator Jennifer... Local News 07 May 2024 | 10:55
The students worked with representatives from both the Blooming Grove and Warwick Valley humane societies to raise awareness of cats in need of adoption. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School Distrct) CES artists work with animal shelters on adoption campaign Third graders at Chester Elementary School have been hard at work on a community-centered campaign that’s had them combining... Local News 07 May 2024 | 10:43
Marc Von Em. ( Photo by Rick Farrell) Music even your mother would love This week, enjoy all the music western Orange County has to offer, including a very special Pink Floyd tribute and performances... Entertainment 06 May 2024 | 03:01
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Chester to change bidding policies, energy rates The Chester Town Board held a special meeting at 11:30 a.m. May 1 in between their regularly scheduled board meetings on... Local News 02 May 2024 | 04:47