At 3 p.m. this coming Saturday, blues lovers should head to Meadow Blues Coffee, 8 Greycourt Ave. in Chester, for Blues People, a standout NY/NJ quartet known for their rich sound and top-tier musicianship, drawing comparisons to the Meters and Buddy Guy. Come listen to that funky music From mellow and soulful tunes, to the blues as well as they country serenade, there’s a song waiting for you. Consider: Saturday,... Entertainment 21 Apr 2025 | 03:07
At Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster’s annual Celebration of Charity dinner, ShopRite Supermarket store representatives presented Catholic Charities’ CEO Shannon Kelly (far left) and Board Chair Thomas Strahle (far right) with the ceremonial check for $75,770 from the 2025 in-store Feeding Our Neighbors campaign. Photo by Everett Collie, EC Media Group. ShopRite’s 2025 Feeding Our Neighbors Campaign raised $75,770 for Catholic Charities At Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster’s recent Celebration of Charity event, representatives of ShopRite Supermarket... Home 18 Apr 2025 | 04:29
Angela Nicotra LaSpina Angela Nicotra LaSpina of Chester, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully,... Obituaries 16 Apr 2025 | 02:42
Woodbury Historical Society President Alex Prizgintas with historical documents. Photo provided. Local historians present ‘Fifty People who shaped Orange County’ program on April 27 The Woodbury Historical Society is hosting a program on “Fifty People who Shaped Orange County,” on Sunday, April 27, from... Local News 13 Apr 2025 | 02:15
Anita Fuliciniti-Mozilo Anita Fuliciniti-Mozilo, a resident of Chester for more than 25 years, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at the age... Obituaries 13 Apr 2025 | 01:56
Anita Fuliciniti-Mozilo Anita Fuliciniti-Mozilo, a resident of Chester for more than 25 years, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at the age... Obituaries 13 Apr 2025 | 01:53
Proposed new Trout Brook Firehouse at 712 Lakes Road in Monroe. Rendering courtesy of Cirillo Architects. Voters approve plan for new Troutbrook Firehouse Voters in the Chester Fire District voted Tuesday to authorize the construction of a new Trout Brook Firehouse, including... Local News 09 Apr 2025 | 11:23
Robert Courtenay announces his re-elected bid for Chester Town Board As a Chester Town Councilman for the past five years, I have been proud to serve this historic community with integrity,... Letters to the Editor 07 Apr 2025 | 03:48
Paul Gonzalez Paul Gonzalez, a longtime resident of Chester, died peacefully on April 1, 2025, at the age of 72. The son of Maria and Pablo... Obituaries 05 Apr 2025 | 06:57
Wayne C. Mills Wayne Clarence Mills passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his home in Chester. He was 63 years old. The son of William... Obituaries 03 Apr 2025 | 02:27
Proposed new Trout Brook Firehouse at 712 Lakes Road in Monroe. Rendering courtesy of Cirillo Architects Vote set for April 8 to fund construction of new Trout Brook Firehouse On Tuesday, April 8, residents of the Chester Fire District will have an opportunity to vote on a proposition to authorize... Local News 02 Apr 2025 | 10:43
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Jack Grace takes the stage at Warwick Valley Winery on Sunday, April 6. Provided photo Music to help you get through the week Need a tune to tap a toe, too? A song to stomp and shout with? A singer who will tug at your heart with words meant for you... Entertainment 01 Apr 2025 | 07:49
Chester’s Christina Contento is crowned Ms. New York International 2025. Provided photo. ( Photo courtesy of Christina Contento) From pain to pageantry, Christina Contento aims to inspire Chester resident Christina Contento was recently named Ms. New York International 2025, providing her with a platform from... Local News 25 Mar 2025 | 02:03
A Brother’s Revival. Live music, shows, and more for your enjoyment Our area has quite a variety of entertainment in store this week, offering up everything from live stage shows and tribute... Entertainment 21 Mar 2025 | 08:10
Chickens at Hazelman Farms in West Milford. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) There’s nothing over easy about egg prices Eggs have entered the chat. Recently, large outbreaks of Avian Influenza (bird flu), a highly contagious viral disease that... Local News 20 Mar 2025 | 08:37
