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
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
To understand why women have been under-represented in science and engineering, experts looked to math proficiency among female students. Thirty years ago, there were 13 boys for every girl who scored above 700 on the SAT math exam at age 13. As of 2010, that ratio had shrunk to about 3 to 1. The increase in the number of girls identified as “mathematically gifted” stemmed largely from educators making a point of bringing the mathematics conversation to girls. Photo by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Girls and science: A rising tide In the ever-changing world of education, school districts are increasing science education in the early grades to create... Back to School 12 Aug 2023 | 07:34
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
The ins and outs of school meals In order to accommodate families during the pandemic, the US Department of Agriculture created school meal waivers to ensure... Back to School 28 Jul 2022 | 10:55
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
