Walton Engine & Hose Company, Sugar Loaf Engine Company, and Trout Brook Engine & Hose Company. Chester Fire District to hold info sessions on ballot measure Attention Chester Fire District residents. Did you know that there are three firehouses in the Chester Fire District? These... Letters to the Editor 10 Sep 2024 | 04:45
This image was captured at Oxford Road in Goshen Sept. 7, 2024. ( Photo by Beth Quinn) Double rainbow in Goshen Letters to the Editor 09 Sep 2024 | 10:06
A black bear eating. ( Photo by Pixabay) What bears do in September September at a glance: Bears enter hyperphagia in September and may look for food up to 20 hours a day. Berries, nuts and... Columns 04 Sep 2024 | 11:47
EMS contract work session Sept. 4 I am happy to report that there will be a joint town and village of Chester work session on the EMS contract proposals and... Letters to the Editor 03 Sep 2024 | 11:34
Supervisor Cardone’s disrespect is the real cost to taxpayers As a councilwoman for the Town of Monroe, I find it inconceivable that Supervisor Cardone would go to the Village of Monroe... Letters to the Editor 29 Aug 2024 | 02:03
Supervisor update It’s a wrap on the unofficial end to summer as we prepare to welcome September, the beginning of a new school year and all... Letters to the Editor 28 Aug 2024 | 10:20
Conservation Corner Allow us to introduce you to the Monroe Conservation Commission. The Commission was formed in 1990 and is empowered to advise... Columns 27 Aug 2024 | 02:44
A black bear snacking. ( Photo by Pete Nuij,Unsplash) What bears do in August August at a glance: Bears have many ways to stay cool during hot summer days. By August, most cubs are weaned. Cubs can often... Columns 21 Aug 2024 | 11:20
Identifying reading challenges in children Reading is often considered the single most important skill for acquiring knowledge and developing critical thinking abilities.... Letters to the Editor 19 Aug 2024 | 12:44
Woodbury — The incomplete Dear fellow Woodbury neighbor, today I write as a Woodbury citizen who has spent many hours listening to neighbors, reading... Letters to the Editor 13 Aug 2024 | 04:49
A coterminous government for Woodbury As a Woodbury resident for 20 years, I love living in this community. Shortly after I moved here, I started hearing about... Letters to the Editor 13 Aug 2024 | 04:26
Public survey for Chester’s budget One of the promises my running mates and I made to the public during last year’s campaign was that we would start the budget... Letters to the Editor 12 Aug 2024 | 01:51
Credentials for attending the first Continental Congress. ( Image courtesy of the Chester Historical Society) An election to remember... in 1774 Two hundred fifty years ago on August 16, some of the electors of the County of Orange had enough. Lack of action on the... Letters to the Editor 08 Aug 2024 | 11:57
Response to Skoufis’ letter As a long-time resident of Woodbury and supporter of NYS Senator James Skoufis, I read his August 2-8, 2024, letter to The... Letters to the Editor 07 Aug 2024 | 09:45
Dutchess Quarry caves We have a rare treasure in Goshen, the Dutchess Quarry caves. This significant archaeological site dates back some 12,500... Letters to the Editor 06 Aug 2024 | 03:11
