Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with the Orange County Bookstore Crawl by visiting all eight participating bookstores in three days, between Friday, April 25, and Sunday, April 27. Photo illustration by Pixabay. Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with the Orange County Bookstore Crawl Orange County will have its first bookstore crawl this year, during the weekend of April 25–27. A bookstore crawl is a fun... Entertainment 21 Apr 2025 | 12:54
Woodbury Historical Society President Alex Prizgintas with historical documents. Photo provided. Local historians present ‘Fifty People who shaped Orange County’ program on April 27 The Woodbury Historical Society is hosting a program on “Fifty People who Shaped Orange County,” on Sunday, April 27, from... Local News 13 Apr 2025 | 02:15
Warwick residents to participate in nationwide rally On Saturday, April 5, one of more than 900 nationwide events protesting recent cuts to government funding will take place... Letters to the Editor 01 Apr 2025 | 02:50
Monroe-Woodbury goalie Lilly Crowley (#45) had a strong game in goal for the Crusaders in their 13-7 season-opening victory March 25 at home in Central Valley against Cornwall. Photos by William Dimmit. Central Valley. M-W Varsity Girls Lacrosse team defeats Cornwall 13-7 in season opener On a cool Tuesday afternoon, March 25, the Crusaders started their 2025 lacrosse season at home when they hosted the Dragons... Sports 26 Mar 2025 | 12:03
Participants in the Viking Snowshoe Invasion on Jan. 27, 2024, at Mountain Creek. Photo by Sammie Finch. Snow much fun New York Snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding: • Mt. Peter Ski Area in Warwick Ice skating: • Bear Mountain in Tomkins Cove •... Local News 17 Feb 2025 | 01:04
A crowd of more than 200 showed to honor more than 50 local teens at the recent Teen Gala Awards Ceremony held at Chabad of Orange County in Monroe. Photos provided by Chabad of Orange County. Chabad Teen Gala celebrates teen impact, awards fifty teen volunteers Chabad of Orange County, directed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, is gearing up for another exciting year engaging teens... Local News 04 Sep 2023 | 03:51
Nick Almeida (#23) battles past a Plainsman defender during Monroe-Woodbury’s home opener on Sept. 1. The game ended in a scoreless tie. Photos by William Dimmit. Central Valley. Defense rules as the Varsity Boys Soccer team opens the year 1-0-1 On a beautiful sunny afternoon, Sept. 1, the Crusaders took the field to open their 2023 soccer season at home in Central... Sports 04 Sep 2023 | 02:04
William P. Matthews Jr. William P. Matthews Jr. of Monroe entered into eternal rest on July 31, 2023, at Garnet Health Medical Center in the Town... Obituaries 16 Aug 2023 | 01:45
Cornwall. Tacos and Tequila tasting on July 29 at Nature Museum The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum is hosting a Tacos and Tequila fundraising event at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, at the... Home 17 Jul 2023 | 01:09
Flooding near the Long Mountain traffic circle on Sunday, July 9. Photo courtesy of New York State Police ( Photo courtesy of New York State Police) ‘You would not believe the devastation’ The impacts stemming from Sunday’s flash flood are still being felt across the area and Town of Woodbury Supervisor Thomas... Home 12 Jul 2023 | 02:02
Playwright Phillip Korth Public workshop of new Iraq War play scheduled for Feb. 25 Veterans Repertory Theater announces a public workshop of the new Iraq War dark comedy/docudrama, “War Wound,” by former... Entertainment 07 Feb 2023 | 04:50
In 1870, civil rights activist Frederick Douglass visited Newburgh, toured Washington’s Headquarters and spoke at the Opera House to urge Black men to exercise their newly won franchise rights. Photo by Library of Congress. Orange County pays tribute to Black History Month Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus is proud to recognize Black History Month, which runs through the month of February.... Local News 06 Feb 2023 | 03:09
Webinar. Sustainable Warwick will host a webinar entitled ‘Recycle Coach’ Sustainable Warwick will host a webinar entitled “Recycle Coach - the App, the Website and Better Recycling” on Tuesday,... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 06:19
Crusader Brenna Quinn scores to give the Crusaders the lead in the second quarter. ( Photos by William Dimmit) Crusaders overcome Valley Central Vikings in girls basketball The Crusaders traveled to Valley Central to take on the Vikings on Monday, January 9 at Valley Central High School. The Crusaders... Sports 11 Jan 2023 | 03:01
The outstanding performance of Jayden Desir, #20, earned him the Tournament MVP. Crusaders captured the tournament title, vanquishing Wallkill Panthers On the afternoon of Dec. 27, the Crusaders traveled to Cornwall High School to take on the Wizards of Washingtonville in... Sports 11 Jan 2023 | 02:38
Highway superintendent charged with attempted murder in DoorDash shooting