Chester Repair Café volunteers fix over 200 items On November 2, Chester held its inaugural Repair Café at the Chester Senior Center. The event was organized by the Chester... Local News 26 Nov 2024 | 10:21
L-R Joe Betro, Jerry Fielding, Scott Perry, Steve Jones, Donna Drybred, Richard Ostner, Eveline White, George Casale, and Steve Brescia. ( Photo provided) Goshen Historic Track Auxiliary donates $23K Each year for the past four decades, the Auxiliary of Goshen Historic Track has raised money for this National Historic Landmark.... Local News 25 Nov 2024 | 12:38
Warwick Valley Chorale. ( Photo provided) Warwick Valley Chorale announces 2024 holiday concerts The Warwick Valley Chorale will offer three December performances of its 84th annual holiday concerts. Led by Director Ron... Entertainment 25 Nov 2024 | 10:09
Goshen Village Police actions The Goshen Village Police have had a few busy weeks. Police Chief Ryan Rich recently issued a rundown of his department’s... Home 25 Nov 2024 | 08:10
Orange County Clerk Kelly Eskew administers the Oath of Allegiance to new citizens. ( Photo provided) County welcomes 46 new citizens Orange County welcomed 46 new citizens into the community at the November Naturalization Ceremony held at the Emergency Services... Local News 24 Nov 2024 | 12:10
Holdridge persuades board to fund EMS district Plans for a dedicated EMS service for the town and village of Chester nearly fell through at the November 13 Chester Town... Local News 22 Nov 2024 | 01:28
The Town of Newton recently joined other regional municipalities in hiring an in-house mechanic for fleet vehicle and DPW equipment maintenance and repair after choosing not to renew their previous contract with an independent repair shop. Photo by Mandy Coriston for Straus News. What’s driving mechanics away? A nationwide shortage of auto technicians is impacting our region, leading to a need for increased in-house municipal services,... Local News 22 Nov 2024 | 12:47
Sandra Cassese. ( Photo provided) Sandra Cassese resigns from Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties announced that president and CEO Sandra Cassese has made the decision to resign from... Business 24 Nov 2024 | 08:10
The ceremony took place Nov. 6. ( Photo provided) Chester, Goshen first responders honored by county Orange County hosted the Meritorious Service Awards reception on November 6, at the Graham Skea Lodge at Stony Ford Golf... Police & Fire 22 Nov 2024 | 10:10
Neuhaus rescinds State of Emergency declaration On Wednesday evening, Nov. 20, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus issued Executive Order No. 15, rescinding Executive... Local News 20 Nov 2024 | 05:04
Teens from across Orange County NY gather at Chabad’s CTeen program to collect items and cook food for the Jennings Creek Wildfire first responders. ( Photos provided) Chabad teens bake goodies for first responders Chicken matza ball soup, brownies, pumpkin muffins, and cookies were among the foods that over 30 teens from across Orange... Local News 20 Nov 2024 | 10:10
The sign for Temple Beth Shalom off Route 94 in Florida. Musical interfaith Thanksgiving service returns Temple Beth Shalom, located in the village of Florida, will host the first Florida-area interfaith Thanksgiving service since... Local News 19 Nov 2024 | 03:31
The Serenade Ensemble. ( Photo by Daire Fitzgerald) The Serenade Ensemble to perform Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ Sundays on the Loaf will present the Serenade Ensemble, performing Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” at the Sugar Loaf Performing... Entertainment 21 Nov 2024 | 08:10
This year’s Rishing Stars. ( Photo by Tom Duggan/Tom Duggan Photography) Junior League recognizes 18 community leaders Eighteen individuals who either live, work, or volunteer in Orange County were honored at the 19th Annual Orange County’s... Local News 20 Nov 2024 | 08:10
Aside from the fair and bake sale, Grace Episcopal Church will also be serving up fish and chips. ( Photo by Jakub Kapusnak, Foodiesfeed) Holiday fair, luncheon, and bake sale Grace Episcopal Church at 12 Depot St. in Middletown will again host a festive holiday fair, fish and chips luncheon, and... Entertainment 19 Nov 2024 | 12:41
