Fr. Paul Ajong (Youth Group Chaplain) with some of the children. ( Photo provided.) Sacred Heart/St. Patrick’s Church launches new youth group Sacred Heart/St. Patrick’s Church in Monroe has launched a new Teen Youth Group for teens entering ninth grade in the fall... Local News 08 Jun 2026 | 02:17
Rumshock Veterans Village opening in Port Jervis A groundbreaking vision for veteran housing and support will become reality on Sunday, June 14, when the Rumshock Veterans... Local News 08 Jun 2026 | 10:27
Children enjoying a pirate-themed program at the Monroe Free Library. ( Photo provided.) Monroe Free Library invites children and teens to ‘Dig Into the Past’ during Summer Reading 2026 Monroe Free Library is excited to announce its 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Dig into the Past,” a six-week adventure through... Local News 08 Jun 2026 | 10:04
The Crusaders break the 36-year drought and win the Section 9 AAA title. ( Photo by William Dimmit.) Crusaders baseball team wins Section 9 title after 36-year drought Thirty-six years ago, the Monroe-Woodbury High School Crusaders baseball team won the Section 9 title. Since then nothing.... Sports 05 Jun 2026 | 04:14
Early voting for the June 23 primary will take place from June 13 to June 21. ( Photo provided.) Election: Early voting information for June primary Early voting for the June 23 primary election will take place on Saturday June 13 through Sunday June 21 at select locations... Local News 05 Jun 2026 | 01:59
The Monroe-Woodbury Board of Education honored the legacy of former superintendent Terrence Olivo, who passed away on May 26. ( Photo provided.) Monroe-Woodbury BOE honors life of Terrence Olivo The Monroe-Woodbury Board of Education adopted a memorial resolution honoring the life of career superintendent Terrence... Home 05 Jun 2026 | 03:24
Cornell Cooperative Extension is holding a sunflower growing competition. ( Pixabay photo.) Cornell Cooperative Extension invites kids to enter sunflower growing competition Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is inviting Orange County youth to show off their skills with a free-to-enter sunflower... Local News 08 Jun 2026 | 11:08
Molly Connolly set a meet record in the 100 meter dash with a time of 12.23. ( Photo by William Dimmit.) Crusaders girls track team finishes first at Section 9 Championships On Thursday, May 28 the Crusaders of Monroe-Woodbury hosted the Section 9 Class A Track and Field Championships. The Crusader... Sports 02 Jun 2026 | 03:06
The 2026 Section 9 Lacrosse Champion Crusaders. ( Photo by William Dimmit.) MW boys lacrosse defeats Kingston for Section 9 Class A title On Friday, May 29, Monroe-Wooodbury High School boys lacrosse team traveled to Highland High School to take on the Tigers... Sports 02 Jun 2026 | 01:14
Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta, Deputy Anthony Galeno, and Investigator Brian Shanely joined the founder of Building Bridges Initiative, Isabel Lopez, director of YAP (Youth Advocate Programs), Jorge Retamar, and four outstanding youth participants at the Division of Criminal Justice Services 2026 Youth Justice Conference. ( Photo provided.) OC Sheriff’s Office joins YAP and Building Bridges Initiative at the 2026 Youth Justice Conference to empower youth Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta, Deputy Anthony Galeno, and Investigator Brian Shanely joined the founder of Building Bridges... Police & Fire 02 Jun 2026 | 12:27
Pictured (L to R): Heather TInger, Ramona Adams, Susan Falasca and Karen Reina. Adams is retiring as director after 26 years. ( Photo provided.) St. Paul Christian Education Center celebrates 50 years of serving families St. Paul Christian Education Center is marking a major milestone this year as it celebrates 50 years of serving families... Local News 02 Jun 2026 | 10:34
‘Chester in the Revolution’ debuts at the 1915 Erie Museum (pictured) on June 7. ( Photo provided.) New exhibit: ‘Chester in the Revolution’ coming to the 1915 Erie Station Museum The Chester Historical Society’s newest exhibit, “Chester in Revolution,” will debut Sunday, June 7 at 1 p.m. at the 1915... Local News 01 Jun 2026 | 01:01
The Woodbury Village board reviewed revisions to the taxation code and site plan enforcement. ( Pixabay photo.) Village reviews code revision that would prevent applicants who owe taxes from being heard by municipal boards The Village of Woodbury is considering a change to its local law that would prevent applicants who owe taxes from being heard... Local News 01 Jun 2026 | 04:13
Vernon United Methodist Church, Vernon, NJ ( Photo by Aja Brandt) What houses of worship are doing to keep their flocks safe when they come to pray In June 2015, nine worshippers at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in Charleston, S.C., were killed... Evergreen 04 Jun 2026 | 11:48
Guests enjoy sampling the competition at a recent AOOA Seasonal Smackdown. ( Photo provided.) AOOA Farm Seasonal Smackdowns return with Strawberry Jam-Boree All One One All (AOOA) Farm Seasonal Smackdowns returns this year with the farm’s third annual Strawberry Jam-Boree on June... Business 31 May 2026 | 10:39
