Pat and Chick Morris, the parents of Lynne Morris, reflect on the 9-11 memorial in Chester where their daughter's name is inscribed. Photos by Ginny Privitar. A community remembers They came, as they come every year, but this year with a renewed sense of loss. Many members of the community who were present... Local News 16 Sep 2021 | 10:09
Creative raffle helps church and local businesses Facing financial difficulties during this pandemic, the First Presbyterian Church in Chester has come up with a creative... Local News 17 Feb 2021 | 12:42
Chester. Town holds first state-ordered meeting on police reform The Town of Chester held its first police reform meeting on Monday, Jan 18. The Facebook live meeting was held at town hall... Local News 20 Jan 2021 | 07:09
“We believe the Roast Beef Dinner was started once the new building was completed in 1967, but it’s hard to say for sure because there were numerous dinners in our old kitchen/dining room (but most think those were chicken dinners),” Pastor Erin Moore said. “Either way, it is clear that our congregation has been hosting sit-down fellowship meals for well over 60 years and this is the first time in anyone’s recollection that we won’t be able to host a sit-down dinner.” Provided photos. Where’s the beef? For the first time in more than five decades, the First Presbyterian Church in Chester will not be holding its highly anticipated... Local News 27 Oct 2020 | 08:36
The Rev. Erin Moore of the First Presbyterian Church in Chester during the 2018 ceremony. File photo by Ginny Privitar. Pre-recorded Chester 9/11 ceremony for 2020 will be available online for viewing Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and out of concern for the community’s safety, the Kiwanis 9/11 Committee has decided... Local News 01 Sep 2020 | 07:30
“We are trying to be there for each other as much as possible," Rabbi Pesach Burston of Chabad of Orange County said. "Those who are grieving are not only grieving a loved one, but also robbed of the full experience of being comforted by friends and family. " ( Photo illustrations) Grieving in the time of Covid-19 One of the horrors of quarantine in the time of Covid-19 is the loss of public rites for the dead and all that implies: The... Local News 14 Apr 2020 | 07:45
Food pantry distribution in Chester and Goshen The following is an update on food pantry distribution in Chester and Goshen: Chester Food pantry operates at the First Presbyterian... Local News 14 Apr 2020 | 07:34
First Presbyterian Church of Chester ( Photo provided) First Presbyterian Church repairs expected to open a new chapter of community service The First Presbyterian Church in Chester recently received a Sacred Sites grant that will aid its multi-year capital campaign... Local News 19 Feb 2020 | 02:01
