Kiwanis Club of Chester Toyland Project On behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Chester, we would like to thank all the local businesses, schools, generous donors, and... Letters to the Editor 02 Jan 2025 | 02:33
Will bears find a good winter den at your place? Every day an estimated 6,000 acres of open space are converted to other uses, according to the U.S. Forest Service. That’s... Letters to the Editor 30 Dec 2024 | 09:00
A new year at the library First, we’d like to wish everyone a happy new year. The world may feel like an increasingly unstable place, but we strive... Letters to the Editor 27 Dec 2024 | 03:21
The Chester Fire Department brings Santa to June Road in Chester on December 21. ( Photo by Ness Liwanag) Santa visits Chester Letters to the Editor 24 Dec 2024 | 09:34
Dori Driscoll, right, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh, presents a Christmas tabletop arrangement to client Anna Alessi, along with her noontime hot meal. The arrangements, distributed to clients on Dec. 11, were prepared and donated by the Garden Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties. For more information about Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh, call 845-562-3490 weekday mornings, or visit mealsonwheelsnewburgh.org. ( Photo provided) Christmas cheer and a hot meal Letters to the Editor 20 Dec 2024 | 02:39
Winter reading Have you ever heard of the Icelandic Christmas book flood or the Jólabókaflóð? Iceland, being a country so far to the north,... Letters to the Editor 18 Dec 2024 | 09:57
Inflation refund Governor Hochul’s $3 billion proposed Inflation refund to taxpayers funded out of a surplus of excess tax revenue is nothing... Letters to the Editor 17 Dec 2024 | 12:54
Art therapy for all Although it has gotten little attention, the 2024 NYS legislature passed a bill that would allow hospitals, nursing homes... Letters to the Editor 17 Dec 2024 | 12:51
Pitcher plants. ( Photo provided) In the wild: Our carnivorous pitcher plants in ‘stick season’ Did you know that carnivorous plants lurk in our area? The “business end” of our region’s carnivorous “purple pitcher plant”... Letters to the Editor 10 Dec 2024 | 03:56
What’s happening at the library in December December is here and as we get ready for 2025, we also want to look back at 2024 and some of the best books to have come... Letters to the Editor 10 Dec 2024 | 03:54
Auto mechanic story Excellent article by Mandy Coriston on “What’s driving mechanics away?” in your Nov. 29 to Dec. 5 issue. Although not a mechanic,... Letters to the Editor 10 Dec 2024 | 09:45
2025 budget recap PSA As you may be aware, the Chester Town Board has recently concluded its 2025 budget. We appreciate all the input and feedback... Letters to the Editor 03 Dec 2024 | 12:35
Minisink Monument restoration project fundraising update As of November 30, we have received $15,000 in donations! With continued community support we could achieve our Phase 1 goal... Letters to the Editor 02 Dec 2024 | 04:34
Support the Sugar Loaf Historical Society Dear Community Members, since its founding in 2007 by the New York State Education Department, the Sugar Loaf Historical... Letters to the Editor 26 Nov 2024 | 01:43
In the Wild: Was that a wolf I just saw? With every new week, people ask me if we have wolves in our area. Before I share my answer, let me explain what “coyote”... Letters to the Editor 26 Nov 2024 | 10:34
