Fatal crash on Route 17 caused by wrong-way driver On March 5 just before 2 a.m. the New York State Police responded to a report of a car crash on Route 17 westbound near Exit... Police & Fire 05 Mar 2025 | 04:08
Sojourner Truth. SUNY Orange announces Sojourner Truth Award winners SUNY Orange recently announced that 661 students in grades six through 12 from Orange County middle and high schools won... Local News 05 Mar 2025 | 10:20
Orange County CPS caseworker arrested The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 36-year-old Chester resident Julie M. Persaud, an Orange County... Police & Fire 04 Mar 2025 | 04:54
The CES Odyssey of the Mind team celebrates their achievement. ( Photo courtesy of the Chester Union Free School District) CES Odyssey of the Mind teams earn top spots at regional competition Chester Elementary School’s Odyssey of the Mind teams recently participated in the NYS Region 5 Odyssey of the Mind competition.... Local News 04 Mar 2025 | 11:13
John Vanderstar is honored for earning the Medal of Valor for saving a toddler from a fire. Chester sends Sugar Loaf sidewalk project out to bid The town of Chester set forth its plans for a new sidewalk and raised crosswalks in the hamlet of Sugar Loaf. The project... Local News 03 Mar 2025 | 08:10
Quarter to Four. Step into March with live entertainment Saturday, March 1 Entertainment 28 Feb 2025 | 08:10
Alleged car thief caught after crashing vehicle On Tuesday, February 25, Edward Keegan, 34, of Chester, was arraigned in Orange County Court after being charged with two... Police & Fire 24 Feb 2025 | 01:11
Chester Elementary School teacher Lori Bonito’s third graders talk with students over in Ukraine. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) Chester third graders meet Ukrainian third graders The Chester Union Free School District recently shared a unique opportunity experienced by students in Lori Bonito’s third... Local News 22 Feb 2025 | 08:10
The broad cast team intervfiews music teacher Brandon Sparkman. ( Photo shared by Chester Elementary School) Meet the Chester Elementary School broadcast team Chester Elementary School recently gave the world an inside look into the members of its broadcast team as part of their... Local News 21 Feb 2025 | 10:10
Strings Attached Duo. ( Photo by John Desibia) This week’s music lineup: jazz, rock, pop, blues, and more Saturday, February 22 Kick off the afternoon with a St. David’s Day celebration at Blue Arrow Farm (86 Glenwood Rd., Pine... Entertainment 21 Feb 2025 | 08:10
In response to ‘hoarding and junk grants’ Chester is a lovely town nestled in the beautiful Hudson Valley, where residents are committed to preserving and protecting... Letters to the Editor 20 Feb 2025 | 10:01
Richard McCormick. Richard McCormick, 84 Richard McCormick, 84, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025. A life-long resident of Chester, NY, “Dick” will be fondly... Obituaries 19 Feb 2025 | 12:43
The February 13 Chester Town Board meeting. ( Image via YouTube) Town considering action on property deemed unsafe The Chester Town Board held a public hearing about a building purported to be unsafe at 19 Cardinal Lane at its February... Local News 19 Feb 2025 | 12:07
Participants in the Viking Snowshoe Invasion on Jan. 27, 2024, at Mountain Creek. Photo by Sammie Finch. Snow much fun New York Snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding: • Mt. Peter Ski Area in Warwick Ice skating: • Bear Mountain in Tomkins Cove •... Local News 17 Feb 2025 | 01:04
Ernest J. Radassao, 90 Ernest “Ernie” J. Radassao passed away on February 13, 2025, at Garnet Health Medical Center in Wallkill, NY. He was 90 years... Obituaries 16 Feb 2025 | 03:59
