High schools in Middletown and Newburgh, N.Y., purchased Yondr pouches for all students in attempt to curb the negative effects of cell phone use in school. Photo: Yondr. As screen time soars, high schools turn to Yondr bags and phone cubbies Should schools ban cell phone use among students? In a survey completed by more than 600 local readers, 73% said yes. But... Local News 12 Jan 2024 | 06:04
Uncle Shoehorn, the nine-piece Hudson Valley band known for producing “Funky Dance Parties,” and bringing crowds to their feet to dance to classic R&B, horn-drenched New Orleans Funk and classic rock, will hold its fourth annual Funky Corn Festival on Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Wright Family Farm in Warwick. Provided photos. Uncle Shoehorn hosts annual Funky Corn Festival at Wright Family Farm The Wright Family Farm at 329 Kings Highway in Warwick is the location for Uncle Shoehorn’s fourth annual Funky Corn Festival... Entertainment 24 Aug 2023 | 01:55
WVSD hires independent consultants to examine Battery Energy Storage System failures The Warwick Valley School District’s Board of Education, administration and engineer discussed the Battery Energy Storage... Local News 09 Jul 2023 | 02:21
Vincent Pinnavaia ( Photo by Jessica Cohen) Peer Power: The Sit and Chat Club Vincent Pinnavaia, 18, often hangs out with a few friends in his garage, playing foosball and air hockey and listening to... Home 02 Jan 2023 | 05:29
Pie baking and art making among Warwick Applefest events Warwick Applefest, on Oct. 2 in the Village of Warwick, will offer a wide variety of craft and food vendors plus several... Entertainment 26 Sep 2022 | 11:12
Image: chesterufsd.org Spartans go Hambo: Florida and Chester team up for spring sports Florida Union Free School District and Chester Union Free School District, both known for being small in comparison to neighboring... Sports 12 Apr 2022 | 02:13
Jesse Abramson On land and water, Jesse gets the numbers right This week, the spotlight is on Warwick Valley High School junior Jesse Abramson, a standout on the outstanding Wildcats swim... Home 05 Mar 2022 | 06:06
On Dec. 13 state, county and local officials, Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton, MSgt. Sara Pastorello, Pete and Laura Rollins, WTBQ Station owner Frank Truatt and Manager Taylor Sterling, representatives of local businesses, veterans organizations and other volunteers pose with Santa and the arranged toys placed outside for pick-up for the sixth annual Toys for Military Tots drive. Photo by Roger Gavan. Toys for Military Tots. ‘God bless us every one’ It was pick-up time for the sixth annual Toys for Military Tots drive sponsored by Orange County Community Radio WTBQ (1110... News 14 Dec 2021 | 10:46
Nancy Jo (Kosior) Langlitz Nancy Jo (Kosior) Langlitz of Deerfield Beach, Florida, passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 ,at her home. She was a devoted... Obituaries 29 Nov 2021 | 10:41
Cool cars on display by Rocco Manno’ mural of well-known Hollywood actors on Kings Highway between Sugar Loaf and Warwick. Warwick Valley High School teacher and artist Rocco Manno seeks photos for new book Anyone who has driven from Warwick to Sugar Loaf on Kings Highway has seen the huge mural of a group of well-known Hollywood... Entertainment 26 Oct 2021 | 04:15
A surge in kindergarteners? Last fall many schools saw a significant drop in kindergarten enrollment as parents kept kindergarten age children home.... Local News 07 Oct 2021 | 04:51
It may not break a world record but Giuseppe Pirrone at 501 Liberty Corners Road in Pine Island grew this sunflower and he believes it has the biggest sunflower head in the Warwick Valley. “I’m sure there’s been a lot bigger,” said Pirrone. “The record I believe is 31 inches and this is only 12 inches.” Provided photo. Pine Island. That’s one large sunflower It may not break a world record but Giuseppe Pirrone at 501 Liberty Corners roRad in Pine Island grew this sunflower and... Local News 21 Sep 2021 | 10:57
Amelia Moller with the 10-month-old mini-dachshund, mini-Australian shepherd mix she and her husband named Fogarty or "Fogs." Fogs was adopted from a shelter in Tennessee. Provided photos. ‘There is always ... something else that ... needs your help’ At the height of the pandemic, two Harvard teachers drove to the Goshen Humane Society to pick up a Beagle the shelter had... Local News 22 Aug 2021 | 03:52
Fred Kobylaski Fredrick “Fred” Kobylaski of Warwick, retired director of transportation of the Warwick Valley School District Bus Garage,... Obituaries 22 Aug 2021 | 12:24
All Orange County school district high school principals are ready to take over Saturday Night Live as the newest set of “Not Ready for Prime-Time Players” after the release of their widely popular “We Got This Orange County” video on April 26. #WeCan. Orange County high school principals join forces in comical and inspirational ‘We Got This Orange County’ video All Orange County school district high school principals are ready to take over Saturday Night Live as the newest set of... Local News 28 Apr 2021 | 12:38
