Woodbury’s Independence Day celebration secured Concerns over public safety prompted the town of Woodbury to examine insurance issues regarding the use of fireworks during... Local News 25 Apr 2024 | 04:51
New members of the National Spanish Honor Society. ( Photo courtesy the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District) World Language Honor Society celebrates new members On Thursday, April 11, 82 Monroe-Woodbury High School students were inducted into the World Languages Honor Society. The... Local News 24 Apr 2024 | 11:02
Pet of the Week: Meet Toasty Meet Toasty Shepherd mix Woodbury, NY 2 years old, medium (about 55 lbs.), female ABOUT Characteristics: Toasty is still available... Pets 23 Apr 2024 | 11:43
The Monroe-Woodbury Education Center, where board of education meetings are typically held. ( Image by Google Maps) Proposed school budget to stay under the state tax cap The Monroe-Woodbury Central School District presented its proposed budget for the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year at a special Board... Local News 19 Apr 2024 | 04:01
A timber rattlesnake in grass. ( Photo courtesy the United States Fish and Wildlife Service) Rattler fencing, wetland impact of four-lot subdivision debated A proposed four-lot subdivision in Highland Mills raised concerns about rattlesnake disturbance and its impact on worker... Local News 19 Apr 2024 | 03:15
Planning board approves minor lot line adjustments The Town of Monroe Planning Board approved two lot line changes for properties looking to rectify previous boundary issues.... Local News 19 Apr 2024 | 02:52
Florida, N.Y., resident and Warwick Advertiser editor Lisa Reider with her brother Erik, whose donated organs helped save five people. ( Photo by Randy Patrick) A gift that keeps on giving In February 2018, New York resident Allison Davis, a 30-year old single mother with cystic fibrosis, was struggling to survive.... Home 25 Apr 2024 | 09:26
Pet of the Week: Meet Gonzo Meet Gonzo Bulldog Mix Woodbury, NY About 5 to 6 years old ABOUT Characteristics: Poor Gonzo is still at the shelter. This sweet... Pets 17 Apr 2024 | 01:22
Rabbi Pesach teaches his class at Chabad Hebrew School how to make Passover Matzah. ( Photo courtesy Chabad of Orange County) Chabad hosting community Seders, Passover resources Chabad of Orange County, directed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, will be hosting two community Seders at the Chabad House... Local News 17 Apr 2024 | 11:58
It was a celebratory event for the kids in attendance. ( Photo courtesy of the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District) MW elementary students participate in 8th annual Special Olympics Monroe-Woodbury’s elementary Special Olympians participated in the 8th Annual Elementary Competition hosted by the Middletown... Local News 17 Apr 2024 | 11:07
Monroe Town Hall. ( Photo by Daniel Case) Town clerk inundated with information requests A discussion on Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests response times prompted a debate amongst members of the Monroe... Local News 17 Apr 2024 | 10:34
Stop by for a packet of seeds, starting April 22. ( Photo courtesy the Monroe Free Library) Every day is Earth Day at the library Earth Day (April 22) is right around the corner, and with it may come thoughts on how to reduce your carbon footprint or... Local News 16 Apr 2024 | 12:42
The site of the 600-unit Clovewood development. ( Photo courtesy of Edie Johnson) DEC listens during 4 hours of Clovewood virtual public hearing A project that has gone through nearly 15 years of major revisions and changes of ownership was the subject of over 100 letters... Local News 16 Apr 2024 | 12:32
Vote Now: Children’s Edition Cover Design Talented local students submitted artwork to appear as the cover of The Photo News: Children’s Edition publishing next week.... Local News 16 Apr 2024 | 11:53
The cat was rescued by Woodbury firefighter Connor Sheehan. ( Photo courtesy the Woodbury Fire Department) Woodbury FD rescues cat from tree The Woodbury Fire Department recently shared a heartwarming rescue that occurred on Maple Road in Highland Mills this week.... Police & Fire 16 Apr 2024 | 11:04