Rowan and Isaac Martens reading at home in Minisink, N.Y. The Martens were first in their town to sign up for a Port Jervis, N.Y., library card, but because it’s a 19-minute drive, they rarely get there. Now, with newly limited access, it becomes still less convenient, but the Martens plan to make the effort to go this summer. “I want my kids to have the library experience,” Melissa Martens said, “even if it’s not convenien.” Photo by Melissa Martens. Crossing state lines for a library book Getting a book from the library seems like one of those inalienable American rights, but a pocket of Orange County, N.Y.,... Local News 06 Jul 2023 | 01:09
Chester Academy's "Classics...The Effective Detective" Division 3 team wins first place. Left to right: Coach Cynthia Acevedo, Carolyn Harvey, Isabella Acevedo, Alexandria Cox, Autumn Tyler, and Aurora Meinsen ( Photo provided) Chester and Goshen excel in Odyssey of the Mind competition Teams from Goshen and Chester excelled at the Odyssey of the Mind Region 5 Tournament, which was held Saturday, March 7,... Local News 11 Mar 2020 | 02:51
