Shared American resilience Over 88 years ago, the 32nd President of the United States uttered a phrase which has now become synonymous with American... Letters to the Editor 08 Mar 2021 | 01:57
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
Ed Stoddard with a Lucky U poster ( Jacob Mott) Edward Stoddard carries on his campaign of kindness True heartfelt kindness is an attribute we choose to invest in. To one, that might simply mean writing a card to a loved... Local News 26 Feb 2020 | 05:31
Caleb Garver, grade 11, looks through some old yearbooks as part of his work on “The Maple Avenue Memorial Film" Chester students weigh in as voters consider fate of the Maple Avenue School Over the past few months, there’s been much squabble and debate as to what should be done with the old Maple Avenue School,... Home 19 Feb 2020 | 12:25
More than 15 students from throughout his Senate District attended James Skoufis' first meeting of his Student Advisory Council at the Chester Public Library, where they discussed their goals as well as their interests and issues they see on the homefront. ( Provided photo) Chester. Skoufis hosts first Student Advisory Council meeting Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) recently hosted the first meeting of his Student Advisory Council at the Chester... Local News 10 Feb 2020 | 06:32
Tiana Hewit, 17, recycles ( Photo provided) Chester students confront the climate change crisis In the past few decades, droves of people around the globe have begun to pay more and more attention to the climate crisis... Local News 08 Jan 2020 | 02:03
From left: A few of the Green Teen members: Tristan Brideweser, President Jacob Mott, Joseph Catalano, Ekhine Alvalos, treasurer Laura Edwards, and Brenna Lawson ( Frances Ruth Harris) Teens raise green to get green Chester's Green Teen Movement recently held an appreciation dinner that raised money for a worthy environmental cause. Founder... Local News 07 Jan 2020 | 01:15
John Flanagan ( Jacob Mott) Chester Academy's new principal believes in the power of small schools The start to the school year can be a pretty intimidating time. Students are busy figuring out their schedules, making new... Local News 27 Sep 2019 | 01:05
Ekhine Avalos and Laura Edwards spruce up along the Heritage Trail. ( Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Green Teens clean up Erie Depot and Heritage Trail These Chester teens are keepin' it green. They've unearthed enough buried and surface trash at the historic Erie Depot museum... Local News 16 Aug 2019 | 04:08