Clifton and Leslie Patrick talk to Brian ten Siethoff at the final Orange County 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan public workshop held Nov. 6 at the South Orange Family YMCA. ( Photos: Nicole M. Wells) Planners hear about gridlock-prone, pedestrian-unfriendly towns Transportation officials got some insight Nov. 6 on how to keep Orange County moving. Clifton Patrick and Leslie Smith of... Local News 08 Nov 2019 | 02:56
The Burke Catholic football team ( Photo provided) Burke football's young team gets stronger by the week The competitive spirit in the Burke Catholic High School football program is serving the team well this season on the often... Sports 29 Oct 2019 | 08:45
County Executive Steve Neuhaus talks to visitors from Xi'an. ( Photo provided) Delegation from China learns about investing in Orange County Orange County on Oct. 16 welcomed a delegation from the Xi’an, China, Municipal Bureau of Commerce. The contingent visited... Business 29 Oct 2019 | 05:22
Living the detour from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 As you head out to snag that last-minute Halloween costume (because your daughter changed her mind and now really does want... Local News 29 Oct 2019 | 02:53
A committee of the Orange County Legislature has approved a proposal that would install stop-arm cameras on school buses in the county. The resolution will move forward for vote at the Legislature’s next full meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7. Upon passing the Legislature, a public hearing will be scheduled so members of the community can voice their support or any concerns regarding the plan. ( Photo illstration) County to vote on proposal to install stop-arm cameras on school buses Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has announced that the Legislature’s Rules, Enactments and Intergovernmental Relations... Local News 24 Oct 2019 | 12:17
Last year’s Wreaths Across America ceremony at Orange County’s Veterans Memorial Cemetery. ( Photo provided) Help put a wreath on every veteran's grave Orange County’s goal is to once again put a wreath on every grave in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The county will host... Announcements 23 Oct 2019 | 09:59
T-shirts made to honor survivors of domestic violence were on display in at the Orange County Government Center in Goshen in recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One in four women will be the victim of domestic violence at some point in her lifetime, says Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier, executive director of Safe Homes of Orange County. “Survivors and victim voices should lead all of our communities around awareness and the power of believing victims,” she said. “The clothesline display continues to shout from the fabric on which the words are written, the impact abusers have on their victims, children, and communities." ( Photo provided) Clothesline Project raises awareness of domestic violence Police & Fire 23 Oct 2019 | 08:22
From left: Junior League member Natalie Rostran, Kim Regensdorfer, Orange County Department of Social Services; Junior League President-Elect Rachel Losee; and Junior League President and committee chairwoman, Lauren Rowley. (Not pictured: Junior League member Danielle Henry, who joined shortly after the photo was taken.) ( Photo provided) Junior League stuffs backpacks with supplies to help foster children The Junior League of Orange County recently delivered 40 backpacks filled with school supplies like notebooks, folders, pens,... Local News 23 Oct 2019 | 07:13
From left: Chanju Kim, EunBin Kim, Eonbi Choi, Annie Dwyer, Boyoon Han, Chris Zacatelco, Sophia Aulogia, Emma DeRosa, Isabella Dushaj, Ariana White, Katie Conroy, and Carissa Jachcinski. Bottom row: Alyssa Smith, Adriana Pratti, Nia Garcia and Alexandria Redd, and furry friends. ( Photo provided) Burke students blast e-cigarette manufacturers for using humans as lab rats Fifteen students from John S. Burke Catholic High School’s Reality Check group encouraged their peers to quit e-cigarettes... Local News 22 Oct 2019 | 03:46
Living the detour from Oct. 21 to Oct. 25 With Halloween right around the corner, we’ve got just the treat for you: Another week of Route 17 construction updates! Local News 21 Oct 2019 | 04:09
Dan Castricone is Orange County’s Risk Management Officer He will be responsible for developing and managing a system of self and fullyinsured programs to meet the needs of Orange County and its employees. He will also administer and manage employee and retiree benefit programs, including health, dental and vision and the County’s Workers’ Compensation program. ( Provided photo) Dan Castricone named Orange County’s Risk Management Officer Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus has named Dan Castricone as the County’s Risk Management Officer. Castricone’s first... Business 16 Oct 2019 | 06:33
Students from John S. Burke Catholic High School will greet visitors at the school’s Fall Open House on Oct. 20. ( Submitted photo) Burke Catholic to welcome families at Oct. 20 open house John S. Burke Catholic High School, 80 Fletcher St., will hold its annual Fall Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 20. Families... Local News 16 Oct 2019 | 05:28
The first 40 children to attend will get a free pumpkin to decorate. ( Photo provided) Take a walk through the spooky stable at the Harness Racing Museum Bring the kids, ages 3 to 12, to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame on Oct. 26 for a fun-filled, old-fashioned Halloween... Entertainment 16 Oct 2019 | 04:57
Focused on reducing food waste and feeding the hungry in Orange County are (from left): Ermin Siljkovic, Orange County Recycling Coordinator; Carl Splatt, chef; Kelly Collins, volunteer; Rackwon Lowe, program volunteer; and Charlene Woodson, manager. ( Photo: Geri Corey) County's 'root to stalk' approach feeds the hungry, reduces food waste Orange County is helping to feed the hungry while reducing food waste at the same time. Ermin Siljkovic said setting up a... Local News 16 Oct 2019 | 04:42
Sheila Strong Polulak Sheila Strong Polulak Sheila Strong Polulak of Warwick, (and formerly of Goshen), passed away unexpectedly in Port Charlotte, Florida, on Oct.... Obituaries 08 Oct 2019 | 06:31
