Starting in 2021-2022, students in grades 6-8 will attend a new “Burke Catholic Academy” at John S. Burke Catholic campus in Goshen, a middle school that is intended to provide a “seamless” transition to grades 9 through 12 in the adjoining high school. Photo by Jeff Storey. ‘Re-imaging’ Catholic education in Orange County High schoolers at the John S. Burke Catholic campus in Goshen soon will be joined by younger students in 2021-22 in what... Local News 23 Feb 2021 | 04:36
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. Photo by Gotta be Wortth It from Pexels 2021 is the 25th anniversary of Black History Month in Orange County On Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, the Orange County Legislature began the annual recognition of Black History month by voting unanimously.... Local News 23 Feb 2021 | 02:12
From left to right: Kristee Chaplin, Dan Doyle, Toni Chaplin, and Dawn Chaplin. Meet the poster children of disc golf After this publication released a story on the rise of winter sports, we abruptly received an email from a man who said we... Local News 23 Feb 2021 | 10:11
Finally! Ice skating fun for M-W Class of 2021 signifies beginning of celebratory events Bright sun and blue skies on Feb. 17 may have finally brought a ray of sunshine to Monroe-Woodbury’s Class of 2021’s muted... Local News 19 Feb 2021 | 11:28
Photo illustration by RODNAE Productions from Pexels ZOOM. Woodbury Public Library to offer virtual career counseling n March 6 The Woodbury Public Library and The Field Library of Peekskill will be co-hosting a free employment assistance Zoom session... Local News 19 Feb 2021 | 11:17
Supervising Pharmacist Jahan Keivanjah at Cure Pharmacy in Goshen checks on some of his stock. Keivanjah is welcoming the public to stop in at the pharmacy, say hello and browse. Cure Pharmacy is located at 6 North Church St. in Goshen. A community pharmacy opens in Goshen Good news for the residents of Goshen: Cure Pharmacy, 6 North Church Street, is now open for business. “I’m happy to be here,”... Home 17 Feb 2021 | 02:43
“The goal of the Buffer in a Bag program is to increase forested riparian buffers across the state by encouraging landowners to undertake small-scale plantings,” said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. “Streamside plantings help decrease erosion, slow floodwaters, and protect fish and wildlife habitat.” Buffer in a Bag. Free seedlings available for streamside plantings The application period for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Trees for Tribs’ Buffer in a... Local News 16 Feb 2021 | 08:03
Caleb Kimbrell took first place in the dive compilation with a score of 235.73. Photos by William Dimmit. Central Valley. Crusaders slay Dragons in virtual swim meet On Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School, the Crusaders remained undefeated as they beat the Dragons of Cornwall... Sports 15 Feb 2021 | 03:28
The Hinsdale Quilt is part of the Mahwah Museum Collection. Photo courtesy Peggy Norris. Webinar. Peggy W. Norris hosts Stitches in Time: Quilts, 1800-1976, on March 1 On Monday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m., Peggy W. Norris will present a webinar “Stitches in Time: Quilts, 1800-1976.” During the... Entertainment 15 Feb 2021 | 01:36
Best in show: Working Early: watercolor by Gary Eckhart of Warren, Vermont. Video. SUNY art show goes online Not to be dismayed, the North East Watercolor Society, which normally has a 100 to 120 show of members’ artworks displayed... Entertainment 12 Feb 2021 | 02:15
Pictured from left to right are Kitty and Frank Shankwitz, the co-founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Monroe Town Supervisor and longtime advocate for Make-A-Wish efforts in the Hudson Valley Tony and Fran Cardone. Provided photo. An appreciation Frank Shankwitz, co-founder and the first president of Make-A-Wish®, recently passed away at the age of 77 at his home in... Local News 09 Feb 2021 | 08:59
Jamie Eric Delinsky Jamie Eric Delinsky passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at his home in Washingtonville with his loving Mother by his side.... Obituaries 09 Feb 2021 | 07:19
Reformed Churches of the Wallkill Valley host Lenten series Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17), Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebration of Easter. This... Entertainment 09 Feb 2021 | 11:24
Harriman Village Police Jan. 30 Bruce G. Warren, 60, of Pomona, was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, a misdemeanor, and... Police & Fire 07 Feb 2021 | 01:27
The classic autobiography detailing the abuse of young Black women bound in slavery, “Incidents in The Life of a Slave Girl,” was written in Cornwall by Harriet Jacobs who escaped from Maryland and made a new life in Orange County. Orange County pays tribute to Black History Month Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus is proud to recognize Black History Month, which runs through the month of February.... Local News 03 Feb 2021 | 03:40
