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Town of Chester highway superintendent John Reilly has been indicted after being charged in the May 2 shooting of a DoorDash delivery driver. File photo.

CHESTER. Town officials urge Highway Superintendent John Reilly to resign.

Highway superintendent indicted in shooting of DoorDash delivery driver

18 May 2025 | 05:19

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Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly was indicted after being charged in the May 2 shooting of a DoorDash delivery driver, the Orange County District Attorney’s office told Straus News on Friday afternoon, May 16.

“I can confirm that today we have filed a notice of voted indictment in this matter,”...

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UPDATED: NJ Transit engineers strike ends

20 May 2025 | 09:02

New Jersey Transit’s train engineers reached a tentative deal Sunday, May 18 to end their three-day strike...

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The Franklin Band marches in the Memorial Day Parade last year in Franklin. (File photo by Maria Kovic)

Memorial Day events

19 May 2025 | 02:22

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Ongoing events:

Memorial Day Boogie: Three days of skydiving and celebrations May 24-26, including...

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Town not liable for damages

14 May 2025 | 10:40

A jury sitting in White Plains found the Town of Monroe not liable for any damages in a lawsuit brought...

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New signage set for Stage Road

09 May 2025 | 12:23

Village Trustee John Karl III told the Village Board at its Tuesday, May 6, meeting, he has seen buses...

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Orange County farmers’ markets

08 May 2025 | 01:34

Orange County Tourism and Film has a comprehensive list of farm markets opening soon around the county....

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Pictured from from left to right are Monroe Town Justice Audra Schwartz, incumbent running for a third term; Bethany Stephens for Town Council; Maureen Richardson for Town Supervisor; and Luis Rivera for Town Council. Stephens, Richardson and Rivera are Democratic Primary candidates. All four candidates also will appear this November on the independent Preserve Monroe line. Preserve Monroe is a grassroots, independent line committed to protecting community’s character, encouraging responsible development and promoting transparency in local government. The Democratic primary is June 24. Provided photo.

The Preserve Monroe slate

06 May 2025 | 09:59

Pictured from from left to right are Monroe Town Justice Audra Schwartz, incumbent running for a third...

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CHESTER. Town officials urge Highway Superintendent John Reilly to resign.

Highway superintendent indicted in shooting of DoorDash delivery driver

UPDATED: NJ Transit engineers strike ends

Memorial Day events

Town not liable for damages

New signage set for Stage Road

Orange County farmers’ markets

The Preserve Monroe slate

Local moms mean business

Monroe. Weichert, Realtors office and associate recognized for performance in March

FreshRX program available for Orange County residents

Goshen. Families with special needs celebrated at LEGOLAND New York

Goshen. Orange County Junior Law Enforcement Academy announced

Local measles cases likely contracted while traveling in Belgium