After the presentation, patrons will be able to make this craft. ( Photo provided) Veteran’s Day Staff Sergeant Reckless presentation, craft event On Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m., the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame will celebrate and honor our military veterans... Entertainment 02 Nov 2024 | 08:10
Brookside to offer free dental day for veterans In honor of Veterans Day, Brookside Implants & Dentistry at 49 Brookside Ave. in Chester, will be offering veterans a free... Business 29 Oct 2024 | 04:18
‘It’s okay to not be okay’ with PTSD Drill Sergeant First Class Alexander Stewart of Warwick is on a personal mission to ease the mental pains of others with... Letters to the Editor 16 Oct 2024 | 11:13
Nam Knights of America are sponsoring this year’s breakfast. ( Photo courtesy of Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties) Veterans breakfast to be held June 12 at Otterkill Country Club A breakfast to honor veterans, show appreciation for their sacrifices and provide camaraderie and a sense of community will... Local News 05 Jun 2024 | 11:21
The meaning of Memorial Day I write this not to criticize but to clarify. As Americans we all understand and are grateful for the sacrifices made and... Letters to the Editor 31 May 2024 | 02:15
‘Pull the Tank’ to support veterans set for June 15 United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region announced the return of its Pull the Tank event at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 15.... Local News 21 May 2024 | 03:28
New scholarship available for military dependents The Committee for Families of War Veterans recently announced the Honor Salute Scholarship, a new scholarship to be awarded... Local News 15 Apr 2024 | 02:36
USN retired Captain Robert J. “Pete” Petry will be honored during the gala. Rumshock Veterans Foundation to hold annual gala April 25 On April 25, 2024 the Rumshock Veterans Foundation will hold its Third Annual Gala Cocktail Party at the Osiris Country Club... News 29 Mar 2024 | 03:57
Hospice to hold ‘thank you’ ceremony in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Veterans Committee will host its fourth annual “thank you” and memorial ceremony in... News 19 Mar 2024 | 12:21
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
Rep. Ryan requests Valentine’s Day cards for veterans Congressman Pat Ryan (D-18) has kicked off his second annual “Valentines for Vets” initiative, inviting Hudson Valley residents... Local News 23 Jan 2024 | 12:04
The January 10 Chester Town Board meeting. ( Photo by James Keary) Residents suggest preserving historic Maple Ave. school building for public use During the public comment period of the January 10 Chester Town Board meeting, Chester resident David Stevenson spoke on... Local News 15 Jan 2024 | 10:53
Ron and Maggie Nelson, Joanne Bamond, Christopher Holshek, and Paul Bamond restored the gravesite of Marine Sgt. James R. Ruppert, killed in action in Vietnam in 1971, at Saint Columba Cemetery in Chester. ( Photo courtesy American Legion Post 1573) Volunteers work to restore forgotten marine’s gravesite In 2009, Joanne Bamond was attending the burial of a good friend when, during the ceremony, Alice, the deceased’s sister,... Local News 21 Nov 2023 | 11:15
Vet Centers I remember when the Middletown Vet Center first opened in 2008. I read about it in the Times Herald Record. I thought, thank... Letters to the Editor 15 Nov 2023 | 09:46
Orange County launches Veterans Treatment Court The past week, Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta joined County Court Judge Craig Brown for the opening of Orange County’s... Police & Fire 14 Nov 2023 | 04:38
