St. Paul Lutheran Church to hold blood drive St. Paul Lutheran Church, located at 21 Still Road in Monroe, will be holding a blood drive in its Community Room on Saturday,... Local News 06 Feb 2025 | 04:33
L-R Back: Councilwoman Maureen Richardson, Supervisor Anthony Cardone, Councilman Sal Scancarello, Councilwoman Dorey Houle, and Councilwoman Mary Bingham. L-R Front: Hailee and Madison Lendor. ( Photo by Gail Hoffer-Loibl) Local twins lauded for helping neighbors in need The town of Monroe honored Monroe-Woodbury eighth grade twins Madison and Hailee Lendor for their fundraising efforts through... Local News 05 Feb 2025 | 12:10
The remnants of the former Nepera chemical plant off Route 17 in Harriman, as captured in 2015 when the site was being demolished by the new owners, Environmental Liability Transfer. ( File photo) OCIDA wins federal grant for hazardous site assessment The Orange County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) recently won a $500,000 Brownfield Assessment Grant from the U.S.... Local News 06 Feb 2025 | 08:10
The Crusader boys Class A NYSPHSAA cross country champions receive their rings. L-R: Krzysztof Balbuena Matusiak, Tim Belmont, Gavin Catherwood, Vinny Costello, Shane Golio, Dylan Haag, and Ronaldo Rodriguez Perez. Not pictured: Devon Ryan. ( Photo by William Dimmit) Boys’ cross-country members honored for fall championship wins On the afternoon of Jan. 31, members of the Monroe-Woodbury High School boys’ varsity cross country team were honored with... Sports 04 Feb 2025 | 11:59
L-R: Peanut and Elby. Pets of the Week: Meet Peanut and Elby! Meet Peanut and Elby Bombay Woodbury, NY 8 years old, female ABOUT Characteristics: Peanut and Elby are two scared sisters who... Pets 03 Feb 2025 | 03:47
OCDOH issues infectious disease prevention tips Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus together with the Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH) recently issued some tips... Local News 04 Feb 2025 | 08:10
Body by Juli’s new Washingtonville location can be found at 52 Brotherhood Plaza. ( Photo provided) Body by Juli opens new location Body by Juli, which offers a variety of fitness training, recently opened a new location in Washingtonville. As part of the... Business 03 Feb 2025 | 12:10
Representatives from the Elan Charitable Giving Program present a check for $10,000. ( Photo provided) Hospice gifted $10,000 donation The Elan Charitable Giving Program recently donated $10,000 to the Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties. This contribution... Local News 01 Feb 2025 | 08:10
The grand opening took place on January 23 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. ( Photo provided) Children’s Center opens in Orange County Family Court Family Services’ Children’s Center in the Orange County Family Court, which serves as a resource for caregivers attending... Local News 02 Feb 2025 | 12:10
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus with AnnMarie Maglione and Danielle Diana-Smith. ( Photo provided) Orange County names new Office for the Aging director Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced the appointment of Danielle Diana-Smith to director of the Orange County... Local News 02 Feb 2025 | 08:10
Community survey: Online dating Have you tried using a dating app, or online dating site? We’re asking readers to share their experiences in this anonymous,... Local News 30 Jan 2025 | 03:18
Students got to be creative with LEGOs on Jan. 28, National Lego Day. ( Photos provided) Tuxedo students celebrate National LEGO Day To celebrate National LEGO Day on January 28, George Grant Mason Elementary School students participated in a school-wide... Local News 01 Feb 2025 | 12:10
Alex Prizgintas returns with a special performance dedicated to “love.” ( Photo provided) Pre-Valentine’s Day cello performance at the library Celebrate Love during the month of February with a program dedicated to songs of love. From the soft jazz of Nat King Cole’s... Entertainment 31 Jan 2025 | 12:10
Bald eagles no longer ‘endangered’ in New Jersey, but not everyone’s celebrating The day New Jersey removed bald eagles from the state’s endangered species list, David Blauvelt of Hamburg, N.J., spotted... Local News 06 Feb 2025 | 10:10
Charlie Theokas, #23, scores two in the second quarter. ( Photo by William Dimmit) Crusaders narrowly lose to Warriors On January 28, the Monroe-Woodbury Crusaders hosted the Warriors from Our Lady of Lourdes High School in a non-league match... Sports 30 Jan 2025 | 02:10