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During its April 6 meeting, the Monroe Town Board held a public hearing on road improvement plans for Seven Springs Road.

During its April 6 meeting, the Monroe Town Board held a public hearing on road improvement plans for Seven Springs Road. ( Pixabay photo.)

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Town Board discusses road improvement, budget officer stipend

10 Apr 2026 | 02:41

A continuation of the public hearing for the road improvement plans relating to the Seven Springs Road Realignment project was held at the Town of Monroe’s first Town Board Meeting of the month on April 6. Dan Richmond and Phil Greeley spoke to explain the preliminary plan and gauge the board’s interest...

Lisa Chammings, left, holds Hero and Jeanette Campbell holds Tiny Tim shortly after the dogs were discovered in Stillwater Township, N.J., on Wednesday, March 18. After being sighted in the road in Stillwater, Chihuahua-mix Hero led Campbell and Chammings to a disabled older Chihuahua named Tiny Tim, who was stuck at the water’s edge at Swartswood Lake, unable to free himself from behind a dock. Photos provided by Lisa Chammings.

Lisa Chammings, left, holds Hero and Jeanette Campbell holds Tiny Tim shortly after the dogs were discovered in Stillwater Township, N.J., on Wednesday, March 18. After being sighted in the road in Stillwater, Chihuahua-mix Hero led Campbell and Chammings to a disabled older Chihuahua named Tiny Tim, who was stuck at the water’s edge at Swartswood Lake, unable to free himself from behind a dock. Photos provided by Lisa Chammings.

Community rallies to rescue abandoned dogs

06 Apr 2026 | 02:18

On March 16, dozens of small terrier- and Chihuahua-type dogs were dumped at four sites on a raw, rainy...

The Crusaders Varsity Softball celebrates their opening day victory over the Middies.

The Crusaders Varsity Softball celebrates their opening day victory over the Middies. ( Photo by William Dimmit)

M-W girls softball starts season with decisive win over Middletown.

09 Apr 2026 | 10:28

The Monroe Woodbury High School girls softball team took the field for the first time this seaon on Monday,...

Sugar Loaf’s Eureka Books and More is one of seven stores participating in the Independent Bookstore Crawl.

Sugar Loaf’s Eureka Books and More is one of seven stores participating in the Independent Bookstore Crawl. ( Photo by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn.)

Orange County Independent Bookstore Crawl returns April 24-26

09 Apr 2026 | 10:08

The Second Annual Orange County Independent Bookstore crawl will take place from April 24-26, celebrating...

Alex Prizgintas organized these events through his roles as president of the Woodbury Historical Society and Town Historian of Woodbury.

Alex Prizgintas organized these events through his roles as president of the Woodbury Historical Society and Town Historian of Woodbury. ( Photo provided.)

Area historians join to share hidden stories

07 Apr 2026 | 01:25

Two years ago, ten historical societies and town historians from Orange County came together to share...

Woodbury town board addresses information sharing concerns

Woodbury town board addresses information sharing concerns

06 Apr 2026 | 10:54

A potential information leak dominated discussion at the Town of Woodbury’s Thursday, April 2 board meeting....

Sen. James Skoufis, Assm. Jonathan Jacobson join leaders from OC hospitals to announce new grant incentive for pediatric readiness.

Sen. James Skoufis, Assm. Jonathan Jacobson join leaders from OC hospitals to announce new grant incentive for pediatric readiness.

New grant program announced for OC hospitals

07 Apr 2026 | 10:12

Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh) joined Montefiore...

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