Mark Callaghan Jr. It is with deep sadness that the family of announces that he passed away unexpectedly at home in Carmel, N.Y., on March 31,... Obituaries 15 Apr 2025 | 11:24
A vegan Easter is a powerful way to honor the holiday’s message of renewal and kindness This Easter, let’s celebrate with compassion by leaving animals out of our traditions. Giving baby chicks as gifts or using... Letters to the Editor 14 Apr 2025 | 03:49
Annette Petry, center, was recently inducted into the John S. Burke Catholic High School Hall of Fame in Goshen. She was joined in the photo by John Douthit and Principal Janice Clark. Provided photo. Annette Petry inducted into the Burke Catholic High School Hall of Fame Annette Petry of Milford has been inducted into the John S. Burke Catholic High School Hall of Fame at the school’s 2025... Local News 02 Apr 2025 | 03:35
A Jan. 28 email with the subject line ‘Fork in the Road’ that was received by Office of Personnel and Management employees included the deferred resignation letter. The DOGE Effect The reduction of the federal workforce, which is estimated at 2.3 million people, is more than a national story. It also... Local News 13 Mar 2025 | 12:39
Auto mechanic story Excellent article by Mandy Coriston on “What’s driving mechanics away?” in your Nov. 29 to Dec. 5 issue. Although not a mechanic,... Letters to the Editor 10 Dec 2024 | 09:45
How do we all come back together? It’s no secret that political discourse in recent years has become increasingly divisive. In many areas of our region, we’ve... Local News 07 Nov 2024 | 08:00
"Allow your children to play, everything should be fun." — Martha Dubensky, GAIT Equine Assisted Services, Milford, Pa. Photo by Sammie Finch A mother’s touch Local News 08 May 2024 | 10:35
Edward J. Moran. Edward J. Moran, 70 Edward J. Moran, 70, of Milford, Pa., passed away on April 18, 2024. Edward was born in Manhattan, NY, to Edward and Lilian... Obituaries 23 Apr 2024 | 02:15
Earth Day events April 22 marks the 54th anniversary of the very first Earth Day. What follows is a list of programs and activities that carry... Evergreen 15 Apr 2024 | 05:39
Bess Moran. Bess Moran, 70 Bess (Stephanis) Moran, 70, of Milford, Pa., passed away on March 30, 2024, after a long illness. Bess was born in Brooklyn,... Obituaries 15 Apr 2024 | 10:08
Netanyahu, enough already! “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, Saith the Lord” (Romans 12.19-21). Prime Minister Netanyahu, enough already! The Hamas... Letters to the Editor 13 Mar 2024 | 03:14
Veterans exposed to toxins, other hazards now eligible for VA health care Earlier this month, the federal Veterans Affairs (VA) office announced that all veterans who were exposed to toxins and other... News 12 Mar 2024 | 05:56
Mabel Roy (left) and Linda Gallup marching in New Jersey protesting the separation of immigrant children from their parents. “Can’t do the walking that much anymore like I was,” Roy said. “So I go the postcard route or letter to the editor route.” Surprise! You wrote a letter to the newspaper Between Jan. 2 and Jan. 5, Straus News received nine very similar letters to the editor, warning against the dangers of a... Local News 22 Jan 2024 | 01:56
Sparkling Salty Lime Mocktail recipe from Regina Hewitt of Functional Healing in Goshen, N.Y. Trends with benefits: Locals embrace Dry January When we spoke to retired school counselor Kerri Yezuit two years ago, she was tackling her second Dry January. She first... Evergreen 06 Jan 2024 | 03:36
Regarding ‘a fateful court decision’ I would like to congratulate Gerard Freisinger’s entertaining use of “straw man” arguments in his letter, “A fateful court... Letters to the Editor 05 Jan 2024 | 11:34