Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly leaves Orange County Court in Goshen last month. ( File photo) Judge orders Reilly’s ankle bracelet removed A judge ordered John Reilly’s ankle bracelet removed last week after being satisfied with the Chester highway superintendent’s... Local News 08 Jul 2025 | 02:30
North Main Elementary’s Reagan Fumagalli, Grade 5 EXPAND Night showcases gifted and talented Hard work, creative thinking and critical problem-solving skills were on display during Monroe-Woodbury’s EXPAND Night celebration... Local News 24 Jun 2025 | 06:53
Town of Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly leaves county court Monday, June 2. ( Photo: Bryan Fumagalli) Video: Attorney says Reilly’s actions in DoorDash shooting were ‘reasonable under the circumstances’ Town of Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly – who is facing attempted murder charges, among others, stemming from... Local News 02 Jun 2025 | 05:04
Town of Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly faces multiple felonies for his alleged role in the May 2 shooting of a DoorDash delivery driver. Photo courtesy of the Orange County District Attorney’s Office Highway superintendent charged with attempted murder in DoorDash shooting Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly has been indicted on attempted murder and other felony charges in connection with... Local News 20 May 2025 | 10:40
Town of Chester Highway Superintendent John J. Reilly III. File photo. Chester Highway Superintendent arrested following DoorDash shooting incident New York State Police arrested John J. Reilly III, 48, of Chester N.Y. on May 3, 2025, following an investigation into the... Police & Fire 08 May 2025 | 12:09
SUNY Orange students at work in a lab. (Photos courtesy of SUNY Orange) Back to class to boost career Enrollment at Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange) has increased 6.5 percent from last year at its Middletown and... Local News 01 May 2025 | 12:48
Dawn Marie Marino. (Photo courtesy of New York State Police) ‘Dawn Marino has never been forgotten’ Because of “continual progress over the last several years,” police again are seeking the public’s assistance in solving... Local News 16 Apr 2025 | 09:34
Cold as ICE A federal judge from the Southern District of New York, which includes Orange County, temporarily halted deportations earlier... Police & Fire 15 Apr 2025 | 11:57
Proposed new Trout Brook Firehouse at 712 Lakes Road in Monroe. Rendering courtesy of Cirillo Architects. Voters approve plan for new Troutbrook Firehouse Voters in the Chester Fire District voted Tuesday to authorize the construction of a new Trout Brook Firehouse, including... Local News 09 Apr 2025 | 11:23
Proposed new Trout Brook Firehouse at 712 Lakes Road in Monroe. Rendering courtesy of Cirillo Architects Vote set for April 8 to fund construction of new Trout Brook Firehouse On Tuesday, April 8, residents of the Chester Fire District will have an opportunity to vote on a proposition to authorize... Local News 02 Apr 2025 | 10:43
Chester’s Christina Contento is crowned Ms. New York International 2025. Provided photo. ( Photo courtesy of Christina Contento) From pain to pageantry, Christina Contento aims to inspire Chester resident Christina Contento was recently named Ms. New York International 2025, providing her with a platform from... Local News 25 Mar 2025 | 02:03
A Jan. 28 email with the subject line ‘Fork in the Road’ that was received by Office of Personnel and Management employees included the deferred resignation letter. The DOGE Effect The reduction of the federal workforce, which is estimated at 2.3 million people, is more than a national story. It also... Local News 13 Mar 2025 | 12:39
Caiden Spears in a Boeing 777. ( Photo courtesy of Ingrid Spears) Caiden Spears earns historic aviation achievement On May 25 of last year, Monroe’s Caiden Spears, then 17, became the youngest African American male to obtain a private pilot... Local News 21 Feb 2025 | 10:10
A local FanDuel user opens the sports betting app on his phone. Photo provided. You can bet on it – and on most everything else Americans will wager more than $23 billion on this year’s Super Bowl, according to estimates from the American Gambling Association.... Local News 30 Jan 2025 | 11:24
Local homeless population rises A warm place to shelter from brisk winter weather is a luxury that many people can’t afford. The population of homeless people... Local News 21 Jan 2025 | 10:29
Tick-borne illnesses: How to protect people, pets in the height of summer