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
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
For the full-length playwriting competition, the winner is Deborah Yarchun for her drama, Tectonic Melange. playwriting competition grant recipients Veterans Repertory Theater (VetRep) has announced winners and finalists from its second playwriting competition. Each will... Home 04 Jan 2023 | 11:46
Michael Callahan Michael Callahan passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at his home in Central Valley, NY. He was 54 years old. Michael... Obituaries 14 Dec 2022 | 03:35
Suela F. Decker Suela F. Decker passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Garnet Health Medical Center in Wallkill, NY. She was 85 years... Obituaries 05 Oct 2022 | 04:38
Uprising against Orange County IDA To the editor: Elected officials sent this letter to the Orange County Industrial Development Agency: Dear IDA Board: While... Letters to the Editor 06 Sep 2022 | 10:16
Police Blotters – April 29, 2022 Monroe Village Police April 22 Jacquelyn M. England, 34, of New Windsor, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation,... Police & Fire 05 May 2022 | 12:10
Superintendent's Artist of the Week Ella Sisco Heller on April 29, 2022. ( Tom Bushey) Ella values violin excellence now and aims to fine tune nervous systems later WARWICK, NY – Monday, May 2, 2022: Sanfordville Elementary School fourth grader Ella Sisco Heller started taking violin... Entertainment 04 May 2022 | 12:32
Veterans’ dramas have a place at VetRep Theater Veterans Repertory Theater (VetRep) is preparing to announce winners of its inaugural 2021 playwright competition while accepting... 26 Apr 2022 | 01:34
“Early learning helps our kids build skills to reach their developmental milestones, grants families the financial freedom to give their kids the educational foundation they need and deserve, helps to break cycles of poverty, and allows parents like myself to reenter the workforce. Research has also shown that access to early learning programs can facilitate discovery of learning disabilities at a younger age, allowing parents and teachers to intervene sooner and improve outcomes,” said Cynthia Fusillo, a local parent and UPK advocate. Addition of 2650 pre-kindergarten seats in Senate district, Skoufis announced Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) joined Cornwall Central School District leadership, local officials, and parents... Home 22 Apr 2022 | 01:24
Abhilash Patel, eighth grader at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School, won the BOCES regional spelling bee and will go on to compete in Washington, DC. Eighth grade spelling bee champ from Monroe-Woodbury won regionals, will compete in Washington Abhilash Patel, an eighth grader from Monroe-Woodbury Middle School, won the Orange-Ulster BOCES Regional Spelling Bee on... Home 23 Mar 2022 | 06:00
Kelsey O’Brien #22, scored 8 points in the game. Crusaders vanquish Cornwall Dragons in girls basketball On Monday Night the Crusaders hosted the Dragons of Cornwall in their last scheduled home game of the season. In a ceremony... Sports 16 Feb 2022 | 02:31
Michael Adrian Grindrod Michael Adrian Grindrod passed away at the age of 68, on January 28, 2022, in Austin, Texas, surrounded by family. Anyone... Obituaries 08 Feb 2022 | 09:13
