CHS Christmas tree lighting On Sunday, December 8, at 4:30 p.m., the Chester Historical Society will hold its annual tree lighting at 1915 Erie Station,... Local News 29 Nov 2024 | 10:10
Bones Krew. High-energy tunes to warm your spirits As you recover from your Thanksgiving feasts, why not check out some of the hottest local bands playing at a venue near you?... Entertainment 29 Nov 2024 | 08:10
Chester Academy students learn about forgiveness On Nov. 19, Chester Academy’s middle school students attended an assembly titled “Breaking the Cycle of Violence Through... Local News 26 Nov 2024 | 10:55
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
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
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 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
N.O. 149. Music to sate your soul In between prepping and eating your Thanksgiving feast, you may want to check out some hot local bands at these fine area... Entertainment 22 Nov 2024 | 08:10
Antonio Bucci. ( Photo provided) Chester man sentenced in narcotics trafficking case On Wednesday, November 13 Antonio Bucci, 29, of Chester, was sentenced in Orange County Court to nine years in prison to... Police & Fire 19 Nov 2024 | 12:56
Chester Kiwanis Club launches Toyland Project The Kiwanis Club of Chester has started collecting toys for its 2024 Toyland Project as of November 1. Toy age groups include... Local News 17 Nov 2024 | 12:10
Chester Academy students design pan flutes using AutoCAD Chester Academy students from music teacher Deb Hyseni’s seventh-grade general music class recently worked alongside juniors... Local News 16 Nov 2024 | 08:10
The proposed subdivision lies in the area between Pewter Circle and Well Sweep Lane. ( Image by Google Maps) Planning board approves 1414 Kings Highway project The Chester Planning Board has granted final conditional approval for a four-lot residential project on 1414 Kings Highway... Local News 14 Nov 2024 | 08:10
In the wild: Braking for autumn turtles For me, it’s always gratifying to help a box turtle to cross the road. With the warm weather this past week, quite a few... Letters to the Editor 13 Nov 2024 | 01:14
John Orr. ( Photo courtesy the New York State Police) Chester code enforcement officer arrested On November 6, police arrested John Orr, 60, of Pine Island on the charge of “possessing obscene sexual performance by a... Police & Fire 13 Nov 2024 | 12:56
Chester Village Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) New report highlights transparency failures at Chester Village Hall A reporter’s investigation into misconduct reports within local police departments may have uncovered severe flaws in how... Local News 13 Nov 2024 | 12:10
