On International Overdose Awareness Day, the town square in Newton was the site of a candlelight vigil and public walk-through remembrance display of memories of lives lost to overdose. (Photo by Ryan T.) Overdose deaths tail off, even as addiction rages on As fentanyl continues to cut its deadly swath through American communities, a tailing number of deaths by overdose represents... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 03:11
Brabenec: The problem with Gov. Hochul’s state of the state The following was offered by Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark): For the first time in three years, a governor of New... Letters to the Editor 16 Jan 2023 | 09:30
Title IX Harassment and Assault Awareness Ribbon State law. State Labor Department strengthens policy on sexual harassment prevention The New York State Department of Labor has released a revised nation-leading Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Policy. The... Accessibility Statement 16 Jan 2023 | 12:20
Upcoming blood drive by Sacred Heart Church amid low blood supplies The Christian Service Committee, a parish group of Sacred Heart Church, will hold its annual blood drive on Sunday, January... Local News 09 Jan 2023 | 06:24
DA Hoovler helping the Orange County Federation of Sportsmen to stock trout Fish of all sizes get prizes at D.A.’s Youth Fishing Derby Winners of the second District Attorney’s Office Youth Fishing Derby were announced by Orange County District Attorney David... Home 27 Dec 2022 | 02:36
Lottery winner among us The New York Lottery announced multiple top-prize winning tickets sold for the Dec 21 Take 5 evening drawing. The tickets... Home 23 Dec 2022 | 09:47
Solar opportunity for utility discounts announced Delaware River Solar has announced additional availability on two upcoming community solar farms in Orange County that will... Home 03 Oct 2022 | 02:04
How to talk to the suicidal: National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month spotlighted Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Commissioner of Mental Health and Social Services Darcie Miller are recognizing... 07 Sep 2022 | 04:19
Aquatic invasion by Eurasian Watermilfoil plant is being rebuffed Information about eradicating Eurasian Watermilfoil, an invasive aquatic plant, was presented last June to Village and Town... Local News 22 Jun 2022 | 05:51
History and pinwheels for Fourth of July at Washington’s Headquarters Tours and pinwheel making will be part of the Fourth of July celebration Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, in... Entertainment 22 Jun 2022 | 09:19
Warwick Applefest sign at the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce's caboose headquarters - 2013 Warwick Applefest to return in 2022 Warwick Applefest organizers have announced that this year’s festival is tentatively planned for October 2. “We’re pleased... 09 May 2022 | 08:36
County champions, the Monroe-Woodbury mock trial team: Azure Bolling, Anushree Buragohain, Alexandra Butkevich, Matthew Ebenhoe, Jude Farrell, Anthony Grueiro, Cristal Jimenez, Grayson Joseph, Revathi Kalavakuri, Matthew Kuchar, Ethan Laderman, Emma Malabanan, Anya Malhotra, Anne Mangatt, Mia Montevirgen, Reyanna Moralez, Matthew Ocasio, Peter Phelan, Jenna Rowen-Delson, Zachary Rowen-Delson, Victoria Sharmine-Gloria and Kira Thabet. Photo provided. Monroe-Woodbury becomes champ in Orange County Mock Trial Tournament Since the New York State Bar Association released the 2022 Mock Trial Case in December, high school teams across New York... Local News 07 Apr 2022 | 02:22
RS Landscaping LLC firewood ( Photo by Rob Scheuermann) ‘Wood-burning heat is cheap, but it kills’: Architect and others weigh alternatives As prices for natural gas, propane and oil soar, many turn to old-fashioned wood to heat their homes. But there’s a problem.... Local News 22 Mar 2022 | 01:06
February is Choose Love Month with a strategy Goshen, N.Y. – Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and the County’s ThinkDIFFERENTLY Committee recently announced February... Local News 16 Feb 2022 | 04:17
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) Two nursing home safety bills signed into law Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced that a pair of his bills aimed at improving safety standards for residents... Local News 16 Jan 2022 | 12:27
