Crowds remained packed in the Town of Woodbury Senior Center on April 26 for “Orange County’s 250th: Artifacts and People of the American Revolution.” ( Photo provided.) Revolutionary War history draws attendees from across Orange County On Sunday, April 26, more than 350 people traveled to the Town of Woodbury to learn about Orange County’s amazing role in... Local News 30 Apr 2026 | 11:43
Mount Saint Mary’s STEAM Camp begins July. ( Pixabay photo.) Mount announces Summer Knights STEAM Camp for high school students Mount Saint Mary College will offer its Summer Knights STEAM Camp this July for high school students. This week-long experience... Local News 30 Apr 2026 | 11:57
Vote Now: Cover Design for the Childrens’ Newspaper The Childrens’ Newspaper returns next week, and we need your help choosing the cover. Check out this year’s entries below... Local News 29 Apr 2026 | 01:10
The Straus News team leaves the New York Press Association with awards from the Better Newspaper Contest. Left to right: Megan Bowen, Rose Miller, Terry Reilly, Becca Tucker and Christina Scotti. Photo: Megan Bowen The Photo News earns top awards from New York Press Association The Photo News and its sister publications won multiple awards from the 2025 Better Newspaper Contest. Winners were announced... Local News 28 Apr 2026 | 04:04
Anthony Severo #22, works past a Bushmen defender. ( Photo by William Dimmit.) MW boys lacrosse best Pine Bush 12-3 On April 23 Monroe Woodbury High School’s boys lacrosse team hosted the Bushmen from Pine Bush in an important league game.The... Sports 29 Apr 2026 | 05:45
The Woodbury Village Board discussed revisions to taxation code and site plan enforcement. ( Pixabay photo.) Board discusses revisions to village code The Village of Woodbury discussed multiple modifications to the village code at its Thursday, April 23 meeting. During the... Local News 27 Apr 2026 | 10:55
Traci Voelke with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and her sons Andrew Voelke and Ben Voelke. ( Photo provided.) Family of fallen Monroe native announces New York Giants first-round pick at 2026 NFL Draft The Gold Star family of fallen United States Army Major Paul Voelke had the honor of announcing one of the New York Giants’... Sports 27 Apr 2026 | 05:04
Monroe-Woodbury is proposing a $245,052,094 budget for the 2026-27 school year ( Pixabay photo.) Monroe-Woodbury board adopts proposed 2026-27 budget After weeks of deliberation, the Monroe-Woodbury board of education passed a resolution to adopt the 2026-27 proposed budget... Local News 23 Apr 2026 | 08:45
Orange County launches campaign to encourage safe choices during prom season The Orange County Department of Emergency Services, Orange County STOP DWI & Traffic Safety Program in partnership with the... Local News 27 Apr 2026 | 02:21
During the April 20 meeting members of the Monroe Town Board weighed in on the New York For All Act. ( Pixabay photo.) Supervisor addresses concerns about construction near Round Lake Town of Monroe Supervisor Maureen Richardson, during the April 20 Monroe Town Board meeting, addressed some residents’ concerns... Local News 21 Apr 2026 | 05:27
STOP-DWI Conference and Awards Luncheon event focused on advancing strategies to prevent impaired driving while recognizing outstanding contributions to public safety. ( Photo provided.) STOP-DWI Conference and Awards Luncheon honors leaders in impaired driving enforcement Community leaders, law enforcement professionals, and traffic safety advocates gathered last week for the annual STOP-DWI... Local News 21 Apr 2026 | 03:12
#14, Michael Monda pitched four scoreless innings striking out nine. ( Photo by WIlliam Dimmit.) MW boys baseball winning streak continues The Monroe Woodbury High School baseball team hosted the Middies from Middletown on Friday, April 17, in the final game... Sports 21 Apr 2026 | 11:12
Submit your photo: Mother’s Day look-alikes We’re inviting readers to share photos of moms and their children who share an unmistakable resemblance for a special Mother’s... Local News 20 Apr 2026 | 09:00
Illustration by Megan Bowen I know where youse come from by the words youse use One of the best arguments I ever had was about whether a person stands in line or on line. I was standing on line with my... Home 30 Apr 2026 | 11:21
#33, Crusader Goalie Lilly Crowley kept the team in the game with several key saves. ( Photo by William Dimmit.) MW girls lacrosse bests Pine Bush 13-10 On Tuesday, April 14, at Monroe Woodbury High School, the Crusaders girls lacrosse team hosted the Bushmen from Pine Bush... Sports 19 Apr 2026 | 08:53
