The newly invented one-pound buttery garlic knots - stuffed with mozzarella - at Planet Pizza in Monroe. ‘100 mph to zero’ Editor’s note: These stories prepared by writer Nancy Kriz are examples of the many changes, challenges and limitations faced... Local News 26 Mar 2020 | 11:50
The Millpond Parkway in Monroe was dark and quiet on Friday night, with the exception of a some walkers getting some early evening exercise and people picking up takeout orders at places like Planet Pizza. ( Photo by Nancy Kriz) Friday night lights Local News 22 Mar 2020 | 02:36
Stay in the know Here’s a list of municipalities in The Photo News’ readership area. Visit these websites for any COVID-19-related municipal... Local News 19 Mar 2020 | 12:39
Monroe chiropractor Dr. Steven Pavia will introduce his new book, “Life is a Highway,” at a book launch on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. at the Captain’s Table. 'Life is a Highway' Monroe chiropractor Dr. Steven Pavia will introduce his new book, “Life is a Highway,” at a book launch on Thursday, March... Entertainment 11 Mar 2020 | 08:45
Middletown YMCA Chief Operations Office Ross Miceli, left, Middletown YMCA CEO Ira Besdansky and Middletown YMCA Board Chairman Kevin Preston shovel ceremonial dirt in the spot where the Y's new community pool will be located during the Y's March 9 ground-breaking ceremony for its long awaited $2.9 million expansion project in the Village of Monroe. ( Photos by Nancy Kriz) 'Just build the pool' Dirt, shovels and two jackhammers sat on the exact spot on the current cement floor where this fall, swimmers will be doing... Local News 11 Mar 2020 | 11:48
This is the special limited edition, commemorative Monroe-Woodbury Girl Scout Service unit patch. Unity, strength, community service The Monroe and Woodbury Girl Scout service units have merged into a single group now called the Monroe-Woodbury Girl Scout... Local News 14 Feb 2020 | 11:38
YMCA officials review expansion plans, which include a new pool, with CCI Construction Inc. and Hudson Design Architecture & Construction Management in the space where the new pool will be built. From the left: Dave Morse of CCI Construction Inc.; Ira Besdansky, YMCA of Middletown CEO; Marc Savacool and Eric Savacool of CCI Construction Inc.; James Copland of Hudson Design Architecture; Ross Miceli, newly named YMCA of Middletown chief operations officer. ( Photo by Nancy Kriz) Demolition work set to begin for Y’s $2.1 million expansion project Demolition permits are expected to be issued by the end of the week which will allow the preliminary work to begin for the... Local News 05 Feb 2020 | 09:03
The Wednesday morning’s light revealed trees, tree limbs, and power lines are covered in ice with wet roadways. ( Photo illustration) Ice, baby, ice Crunch. Crunch. Crunch. That was the sound which greeted residents in the Monroe-Woodbury-Tuxedo areas Tuesday evening into... Local News 18 Dec 2019 | 06:43
These volunteers from the 2018 Christmas dinner are again ready to ensure the 2019 dinner is a memorable one for patrons of Our Father’s Kitchen, located at the Sacred Heart Chapel on Still Road in Monroe. ( Provided photo) ‘Food for the body and soul’ Congregants of the Monroe Temple will provide a homemade Christmas dinner with all the trimmings on Wednesday, Dec. 25, remaining... Local News 18 Dec 2019 | 06:28
The members of the Rivera Family had a series of reactions to their visit with Santa Claus and his dear, dear wife. ( Provided photos) Santa was in Monroe Saturday, checking his list, finding out who was naughty and nice Santa paid an early visit to the Monroe area on Saturday, Dec. 14, and was the guest of honor at the South Orange Family... Local News 18 Dec 2019 | 05:46
At Joe Fix Its in Goshen, from the left: Board President BB/BS Sean Barton, Carol Kalajian, OCBC donation coordinator; David Jacobsen, executive director BB/BS; Peggy Cullen, OCBC club president; Shaun Hamilton, Joe Fix Its with Brian Dunleavy, owner of Joe Fix Its. ( Provided photos) If you don't have a sleigh, try a bike The Orange County Bicycle Club, based in Warwick, and local bike shops again recently teamed up to donate bikes to local... Local News 18 Dec 2019 | 02:21
A Highland Mills family has created an elaborate display of 325 miniature holiday buildings and is inviting the community to view. ( Provided photos) Holland family welcomes the community to its indoor holiday display this weekend A Highland Mills family has created an elaborate display of 325 miniature holiday buildings and is inviting the community... Entertainment 10 Dec 2019 | 11:41
Followers of First Due Weather from the Compound, the hyperlocal Facebook weather page, posted photos of the snow and sleet “in action” later followed by picturesque images of sunny, icy snow covered decks, yards, trees and roadways. The snow season announces its arrival with a big bang The first major snowstorm in the greater Monroe-Woodbury-Tuxedo area played out exactly as forecasted, First Due Weather... Local News 05 Dec 2019 | 12:29
Santa Claus will be in Monroe this weekend, Dec. 7 and 8. Mrs. Clause will join him at Rest Haven, Monroe’s Winter Festival and at the South Orange Family YMCA. See Santa in Monroe this weekend Santa is making some “preliminary” visits to Monroe in advance of Christmas Eve. Here’s where you can catch him: · Saturday,... Local News 02 Dec 2019 | 02:23
Cardinal Timothy Dolan led the 6 p.m. Nov. 24 Sunday Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Monroe, which was also a celebration of the relocation of the church’s tabernacle to the center of the church altar. ( Photos by William Dimmit) Cardinal rededicates Sacred Heart’s tabernacle after its official relocation to church altar Cardinal Timothy Dolan led the 6 p.m. Nov. 24 Sunday Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Monroe, which was also a celebration... Local News 27 Nov 2019 | 11:48
