Spongy moth caterpillars were all over a hoop house in a home garden in Matamoras, Pa. ( Photo by Becca Tucker) Spongy moth caterpillars descend on Orange County Last week, spongy moth caterpillars cast their web over Orange County, seemingly cropping up out of nowhere. The tiny black... Local News 07 May 2024 | 02:22
The market includes produce, plants, wine, baked goods, meat and dairy products, and much more! ( Photo by Shelley Pauls, Unsplash) Farmers market season begins! The Warwick Valley Farmers’ Market will begin its 30th season on May 12, serving the community with locally grown and produced... Local News 07 May 2024 | 11:12
Yadin Gellman. ( Photo provided) Israeli actor turned soldier to speak in Orange County On Tuesday, May 14, Chabad of Orange County, led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, will be hosting a special Israel solidarity... Entertainment 06 May 2024 | 04:50
Dru Rai of NYS CIO presented awards to Mary Mirabella, Theresa Cody and Steven Frischknecht, with Orange County CIO Glenn Marchi, at the NY IT Leadership Forum in Albany on April 16, 2024. ( Photo provided) Local residents, county employees earn NY leadership awards Orange County employees from the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department were recently presented with three leadership... News 30 Apr 2024 | 11:19
A black bear with her cubs. ( Photo by Terry Schirmer) Be ‘bear-wise’ this spring The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may... Columns 24 Apr 2024 | 11:35
M-W Class of 1964 60th reunion To all classmates of the Class of 1964 — just a reminder that it’s our 60th anniversary and we are planning a reunion for... Letters to the Editor 23 Apr 2024 | 12:27
Governor Kathy Hochul makes an announcement on the FY 2025 budget. ( Photo by Mike Groll, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) NY lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion state budget Saturday that includes plans to spur housing construction and combat... News 22 Apr 2024 | 11:51
New scholarship available for military dependents The Committee for Families of War Veterans recently announced the Honor Salute Scholarship, a new scholarship to be awarded... Local News 15 Apr 2024 | 02:36
Eclipse party at MFL The Monroe Free Library and Town of Monroe Senior Center Eclipse Party has great turn out for the total solar eclipse on... Letters to the Editor 10 Apr 2024 | 12:40
Two candidates seek Conservative ballot line for NYS Senate District 42 The race for the District 42 NYS Senate seat is heating up. On the Democratic Party line, registered Democratic and Working... Local News 08 Apr 2024 | 03:13
L-R: Angelica Castaldo, Nicole Tondreau, and Haleigh Espada. Nourish Your Mind adds three therapists Nourish Your Mind, which provides mental health and nutrition services in the Hudson Valley, has announced the addition of... Business 03 Apr 2024 | 10:45
Eleanor L. Brown. Eleanor L. Brown, 98 On Saturday, March 30, 2024, Eleanor L. Brown passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 98. Eleanor (AKA Mom, Nan, Nannykins,... Obituaries 02 Apr 2024 | 12:59
Monroe-Woodbury police reports Harriman Village Police March 17 Scott Wakefield, 38, of Monroe was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation,... Police & Fire 01 Apr 2024 | 10:08
Burn ban in effect through May 14 New York State’s annual open burn ban will run from March 16 to May 14 in an attempt to reduce the spread of wildfires. The... Home 27 Mar 2024 | 11:58
Town of Monroe works to become a Climate Smart Community With smoky forest fires in northern Canada, dangerous heat waves, and flooding of our streets from more frequent and intense... Letters to the Editor 26 Mar 2024 | 02:07