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
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Town board rejects purchase of Laroe property A petition with hundreds of signatures and the support of Supervisor Brandon Holdridge was not enough to change the minds... Home 19 Mar 2025 | 12:00
Chester Elementary to present ‘Finding Nemo, Kids!’ The fifth-grade students at Chester Elementary School will be putting on a performance of “Finding Nemo, Kids!” on Thursday,... Local News 19 Mar 2025 | 10:10
Business partners Bianca Stewart, Dr. Sh-Ron Pierre-Kovler and Iman Shumpert meet with Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge. ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff) Ex-Knicks star, Holdridge seek to bring cannabis to Chester Ex-Knicks star Iman Shumpert and two business partners have their eyes set on Chester as a home for a new cannabis dispensary... Local News 18 Mar 2025 | 02:45
IWS bulk pick-up I sent out a PSA about garbage collection in Chester a while ago and got a lot of feedback. One thing in particular was the... Letters to the Editor 18 Mar 2025 | 10:42
The girl scouts donned red for Heart Month. ( Photos provided) Chester scouts celebrate Heart Month In honor of Heart Month this past February, Chester area girl scouts celebrated at a “Heart Healthy” event held on February... Letters to the Editor 17 Mar 2025 | 04:11
Chester Academy high school students. ( Photo courtesy the Chester Union Free School District) High schoolers visit emergency services Chester Academy High School students recently visited the Orange County Emergency Services office to explore various career... Local News 15 Mar 2025 | 08:10
Donna Solimando On March 8, we said goodbye to Donna Solimando — a woman who knew how to make an entrance and when the time came, knew how... Obituaries 14 Mar 2025 | 05:35
The red dot indicates the lot planned by Bell Station Corporation for a warehouse and office space, per county parcel records. ( Image via Google Maps) Planning board hears updates on three projects Bell Station Corporation came before the of Chester Town Planning Board on March 5 for the first time since 2023. The company... Local News 14 Mar 2025 | 12:10
Identity Crisis. Irish-themed fun and more happening this week With St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, our local music hot spots have a variety of fun themed events in store. But even if you... Entertainment 14 Mar 2025 | 08:10
