Photo montage provided by Carole Spendley Central Valley. Nine M-W students named All-State musicians Monroe-Woodbury High School musicians have been named to the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) 2020-2021 All-State.... Local News 28 Oct 2020 | 12:48
Skoufis and Brabenec call on governor to amend Yellow Hot Spot Zone In separate actions Thursday, Oct. 22, state Sen. James Skoufis and Assemblyman Karl Brabenec called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo... Local News 22 Oct 2020 | 07:15
Flocking has become so popular there’s often five concurrent excursions taking place under the cover of darkness. Provided photos. ‘I’m from the PTA. Did you order some birds?’ By Nancy Kriz Judgment day for those pesky, unwanted Canada geese which populate the area is nearing, thanks to flocks of... Local News 21 Oct 2020 | 10:55
Skoufis to voters: ‘You deserve nothing less’ It has been my honor serving the Monroe-Woodbury community these past two years in the State Senate. As a MW Class of 2005... Letters to the Editor 20 Oct 2020 | 10:57
Monroe-Woodbury High School was closed Wednesday, Oct. 14, with classes being conducted remotely for the remainder of the week after a high school student tested positive for COVID-19. Positive COVID-19 case closes Monroe-Woodbury High School Monroe-Woodbury High School was closed Wednesday, Oct. 14, with classes being conducted remotely for the remainder of the... Local News 13 Oct 2020 | 03:51
Stacy Strobel-Melvin Stacy Strobel-Melvin, 54, of Oradell, N.J., went home to the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. At her side were her children... Obituaries 28 Sep 2020 | 06:55
“We recognize that all students, particularly our younger students, will require mask breaks during the school days,” Monroe-Woodbury Superintendent of Schools Elsie Rodriguez said in an email to parents and students. “The instructional team will continue to support our students by offering breaks and educating them about the importance of wearing masks.” Photo News file photo. Students will return to Monroe-Woodbury schools on Sept. 22 Monroe-Woodbury Superintendent of Schools Elsie Rodriguez told parents and students in an email this week that schools “will... Local News 16 Sep 2020 | 03:32
Troop 440 Eagle Scout candidate Rahul Raja is joined by Sapphire Elementary Principal Caitlin Caldwell at the school’s playground. Rahul built and delivered picnic tables and benches for the school where he went for kindergarten. Provided photo. You can go back Troop 440 Eagle Scout candidate Rahul Raja built and delivered four picnic tables and two benches for the playground at Sapphire... Local News 14 Sep 2020 | 04:39
Invisible hands versus a single finger Last Friday I read about a small group of Monroe-Woodbury senior students who staged an impromptu celebration/protest on... Letters to the Editor 14 Sep 2020 | 03:41
Anne Jacobs Moultrie Anne Jacobs Moultrie, a longtime resident of Highland Mills, passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Middletown. She was 78... Obituaries 11 Sep 2020 | 12:12
Members of the Monroe-Woodbury High School Class of 2021 held an impromptu celebration of their Senior Day on the first day of school on the high school campus without observing social distancing or wearing protective masks. Consequences in this year of COVID-19 Although the Monroe-Woodbury School District opened the school year entirely remotely, a group of about 75 seniors gathered... Local News 10 Sep 2020 | 11:29
Elaine E. (Kasch) Coddington Elaine E. Coddington of Goshen passed away on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, at the William Penn Healthcare and Rehab Center in Lewistown,... Obituaries 08 Sep 2020 | 04:43
A Monroe-Woodbury school bus, parked outside of the bus garage on Mine Road in Monroe, carries a sign asking for new drivers. Photo by Hanna Wickes. As schools open, districts take precautions to make the ride safe Schools across the country have had to adjust their operations in order to accommodate millions of students returning to... Local News 08 Sep 2020 | 03:56
If there’s a special request for a face covering, Samantha Larkin will figure out a way to make it a reality. Provided photos. Mask up A mask is quickly becoming that all-season, fashion-forward and required “must have” accessory to function in a COVID-19... Local News 31 Aug 2020 | 04:31
Justin T. Dimino Monroe. Justin T. Dimino Memorial Scholarships awarded As students are preparing to return to school, two deserving young Monroe area students are the recipients of The Justin... Local News 28 Aug 2020 | 01:19
