Fire damages the Chestnut Market on Brookside Avenue in Chester early Tuesday morning. ( Photo: Tom Marchiano) Rotting utility pole falls on, sparks fire at Chestnut Market A rotting utility pole fell onto the Chestnut Market at the Mobil gas station on Brookside Avenue in the Village of Chester... Home 09 Sep 2026 | 11:17
So whodunit? The Sugar Loaf Arts Collective and Greenwood Lake Theater present the mystery “Clue” for four performances in September at... Entertainment 24 Aug 2026 | 01:17
Joan Kebrdle Joan Kebrdle of Matamoras, Pa., died peacefully on Aug. 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving Family. The daughter of the late... Obituaries 18 Aug 2026 | 01:13
Teofila Ramirez-Morales Teofila Ramirez-Morales, a resident of Chester, N.Y., passed away on Aug. 13, 2026, at age 88. The daughter of the late Juan... Obituaries 18 Aug 2026 | 01:09
A message on a minivan spotted in Vernon, NJ on July 26. Photo: Becca Tucker ICE activity in Orange County, N.Y., on the rise On the morning of July 9, ICE agents made arrests in the towns of Monroe and Blooming Grove. “ICE executed a targeted enforcement... Local News 28 Jul 2026 | 01:25
Withering apple buds from the fields at Apple Dave's in Warwick. Provided photo. April freeze hit apple orchards at the core The region saw unusually warm weather in late April. Temperatures neared 80 degrees, luring apple trees and other fruit crops... Evergreen 02 Jul 2026 | 11:37
John Reilly at his sentencing on Monday. ( Photo by Bryan Fumagalli.) Video: Judge sentences John Reilly to 17 years in prison for DoorDash shooting Former Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly was sentenced Monday to 17 years in state prison followed by 5 years of... Local News 19 May 2026 | 04:21
Former Chester highway superintendent sentenced to 17 years in prison after being found guilty of assault for DoorDash driver shooting On Monday, May 18, former Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly was sentenced to 17 years in prison followed by five... Home 18 May 2026 | 12:59
Revolutionary War-era bayonet found in Chester. ( Photo by Jim Baird.) Historical Society discovers information about Revolutionary War artillery encampment In conjunction with the upcoming 250th celebration of the United States’ founding, members of the Chester Historical Society... Local News 06 May 2026 | 10:07
Letter to the Editor: Proposed Chester Water Dept. opt-out fee is a punitive charge I am writing to strongly oppose Councilman Tom Becker’s proposed $20-per-quarter opt-out fee for residents who are served... Letters to the Editor 16 Apr 2026 | 04:04
John Reilly in court. ( Photo by Bryan Fumagalli.) Reilly removed as Chester’s head of highway after conviction in DoorDash shooting John Reilly, now the Town of Chester’s former highway superintendent, was found guilty of assault causing injury through... Local News 31 Mar 2026 | 06:05
Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly in court on March 25. ( Photo by Bryan Fumagalli.) Jurors head into third day of deliberations in DoorDash shooting involving Chester highway superintendent After a second day of deliberations following last week’s trial in which Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly was accused... Local News 26 Mar 2026 | 08:04
Two candidates vie for District 3 seat on Orange County Legislature Glenn Ehlers Why are you running for County Legislator? As your county legislator, born and raised in Orange County, it has... Local News 27 Oct 2025 | 04:36
The Class of 2024 enters the commencement ceremony at Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta on June 3. (Photos provided) Pay up or miss commencement At the end of each school year, schools are left with missing materials, unpaid lunch accounts and late library book fees.... Local News 23 May 2025 | 06:52
State Police at Monroe April 22 Kloey Myers, 27, of New Hampton, was charged with third-degree assault, a misdemeanor, and released on an appearance... Police & Fire 04 May 2025 | 04:47
