The M-W Crusaders line up for the National Anthem before the March 5 game. ( Photo by William Dimmit.) Crusaders fall to Tigers in basketball semifinal One Thursday, March 5, the Crusaders of Monroe-Woodbury High School traveled to Kingston to take on the Tigers in a Section... Sports 09 Mar 2026 | 01:55
Sem. James Skoufis, joined by state and local politicians announces efforts to alleviate congestion at a busy Monroe-Woodbury intersection. ( Photo provided.) Skoufis, Eachus announce funding to alleviate traffic in Monroe-Woodbury Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Chris Eachus (D-New Windsor) joined local leaders from southeast... Local News 09 Mar 2026 | 01:37
Commissioner of the New York Dept. of State Walter Mosley will lead a discussion on policy initiatives. ( Photo from NY.gov) Orange County Chamber of Commerce hosts budget presentation The Orange County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a members-only briefing featuring the commissioner of the New York state... Business 09 Mar 2026 | 11:49
MWHS Drama Club presents ‘SpongeBoB the Musical’ The MWHS Drama Club presents “SpongeBob the Musical,” a fun, hysterical, and surprisingly poignant story about being true... Local News 08 Mar 2026 | 05:53
DA Hoovler helps the Orange County Federation of Sportsmen stock trout. ( Photo provided.) Sixth Orange County District Attorney’s Office Youth Fishing Derby begins April 1 Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler on March 6 announced the launch of the sixth Orange County District Attorney’s... Local News 06 Mar 2026 | 03:31
Winners of the Brick Pit Crew challenge will get a chance to be the first to experience LEGOLAND’s new Ferrari attraction. ( Photo provided.) Young builders sought for LEGOLAND ‘Brick Pit Crew’ competition LEGOLAND New York has launched its firs-ever “Brick Pit Crew” competition and is asking kids to create and submit their coolest... Local News 06 Mar 2026 | 12:15
Interested individuals can learn about serving on a school board at the March 24 virtual meeting. ( Pixabay photo.) Orange County School Boards Association offers workshop for prospective school board members Orange County School Boards Association is offering a workshop for prospective school board members. This virtual event will... Local News 06 Mar 2026 | 08:29
Mount Saint Mary College offers students the opportunity to major in artificial intelligence. ( Photo provided.) Mount Saint Mary launches new data science and AI major Mount Saint Mary College has launched a new undergraduate major: the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence... Local News 05 Mar 2026 | 04:04
The free HomeBoost kit includes a thermal camera that connects to a smartphone and instructions on how to set up an account through the HomeBoost application. ( Photo provided.) O&R HomeBoost energy kits available at local libraries Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) has announced a new partnership with HomeBoost and the Ramapo Catskill Library... Local News 06 Mar 2026 | 12:21
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus poses with participants from the 2025 internship program. ( Photo provided.) County accepting summer internship applications Orange County is offering paid summer internships to residents ages 15 and older, including high school and college students.... Local News 04 Mar 2026 | 07:57
The March 2 Monroe Town Board meeting included a presentation on an audit of the town budget. ( Pixabay photo.) Auditor addresses tax levy question at town meeting The Monroe Town Board held its first meeting of the month on Monday, March 2, which included a presentation from PKF O’Connor... Local News 04 Mar 2026 | 07:07
William Pulley ( Photo provided.) North Carolina man sentenced for firearms trafficking in Orange County Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Monday, March 2, William Pulley, 34, of Hollister, North... Police & Fire 03 Mar 2026 | 06:42
Crusader Fabrice Ndja drives to the basket in the first quarter against Newburgh. ( Photo by William Dimmit.) Crusaders earn playoff spot On Tuesday night, Feb. 25 at Monroe Woodbury High School, the Crusaders took the floor with their playoff hopes on the line,... Sports 02 Mar 2026 | 05:04
Village to hold general election March 18 A General Election of the Village of Monroe will be held on March 18, between the hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., in the Village... Local News 02 Mar 2026 | 04:17
Got tickets? New York’s tougher point system could follow you home If you drive in New York — or even just pass through — the rules just got tougher. As of Feb. 16, New York lowered the number... Local News 05 Mar 2026 | 11:46
