Local schools embrace the return of after school activities When you think about the term “extracurricular activities,” what comes to mind? For everyone the answer to that question may... Back to School 18 Aug 2022 | 09:55
What special education services are offered by local schools? Chester Union Free School District and Monroe-Woodbury School District shared how they strive to provide quality services... Back to School 14 Aug 2022 | 11:51
Even though this sign is still up on 17-M, Monroe-Woodbury School District doesn’t incorporate the D.A.R.E. program in its elementary schools anymore. Instead, they’ve partnered with the local Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council for anti-drug programming. Photo: Kayla Hartigan Dare to talk about drugs? When it comes to teaching kids about drugs, parents who attended elementary school in the 80s and 90s will likely recall... Back to School 13 Aug 2022 | 04:07
An electron microscopic (EM) image depicting a monkeypox virion, obtained from a clinical sample associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. ( U.S. Centers for Disease Control) What to Know About Monkeypox Here we are, well into year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now we’re having an outbreak of monkeypox? Is this a new... Local News 22 Jul 2022 | 09:46
The ins and outs of school meals In order to accommodate families during the pandemic, the US Department of Agriculture created school meal waivers to ensure... Back to School 28 Jul 2022 | 10:55
KYIV, UKRAINE — Feb. 24, 2022: Subway station serves as a shelter for thousands of people during a rocket and bomb attack How you can support the people of Ukraine St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Catholic Church: St. Andrews is a Ukrainian Catholic Church in Campbell Hall, N.Y. currently taking... Local News 07 Mar 2022 | 02:17
Apple, coffee, cocoa, mushrooms, red wine seem to reduce risk of dementia A diet rich in plant products reduces the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly. This is the finding of... Evergreen 22 Feb 2022 | 03:22
Snow tubing at Mount Peter. Photo by Roger Gavan. The best local spots for outdoor winter fun Editor’s Note: According to Punxsutawney Phil, we’ve still got a few more weeks of winter to go. Make the most of the season... Local News 18 Feb 2022 | 02:26
How you can support The Photo News In last week’s issue of the paper, we asked you to support local journalism and our work. There are a couple of ways you can... Evergreen 07 Dec 2021 | 05:01
Developers Goshen Hospitality, LLC, are seeking permits to construct three four-story hotels, two restaurants, five two-story extended-stay cottages, a two-story office building and living quarters for a caretaker on 63.3 acres at 6 ½ Station Road and Cheekchunk Road in the Town of Goshen. Developers propose a complex aimed at housing and feeding visitors to Orange County’s booming tourist sector For months, Goshen residents and public officials debated – sometimes acrimoniously – the merits of the Legoland amusement... Evergreen 06 Oct 2021 | 04:38
Angela Rush, learning through the hard parts of the last year By Patricia Keller How long have you been teaching? This is my 19th year teaching. Tell us about the good and the bad of the... Local News 29 Apr 2021 | 01:24
Jean Krill, no secrets to being a great teacher; just passion By Abby Wolf Tell us about one of your best days on the job. I don’t have one best day. I have been lucky to have many “best”... Evergreen 29 Apr 2021 | 01:15
Mariah Klimowich, motivated by students succeed at something they found challenging By Pat Keller How long have you been a teacher? I have been a full time teacher for 3 years. While finishing my master’s degree,... Evergreen 29 Apr 2021 | 01:13
