Assemblymember Christopher Eachus, Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowski, veterans and others stand in front of the recently unveiled Catholic War Veterans Memorial Highway sign on Route 32. ( Photo courtesy of Assemblymember Eachus) Route 32 renamed in honor of Catholic war veterans Assemblymember Christopher Eachus (D-99) recently dedicated a portion of Route 32 as “Catholic War Veterans Memorial Highway,”... Local News 01 Jul 2024 | 12:44
Nam Knights of America are sponsoring this year’s breakfast. ( Photo courtesy of Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties) Veterans breakfast to be held June 12 at Otterkill Country Club A breakfast to honor veterans, show appreciation for their sacrifices and provide camaraderie and a sense of community will... Local News 05 Jun 2024 | 11:21
The meaning of Memorial Day I write this not to criticize but to clarify. As Americans we all understand and are grateful for the sacrifices made and... Letters to the Editor 31 May 2024 | 02:15
Boys Scouts and American legion members team up to adorn veteran graves with flags. ( Photo provided) Boy Scouts, American Legion, place flags at Monroe Community Cemetery On Saturday, May 25, the scouts and leaders of BSA Troop 440 in Monroe, together with veteran members of American Legion... Local News 28 May 2024 | 04:31
‘Pull the Tank’ to support veterans set for June 15 United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region announced the return of its Pull the Tank event at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 15.... Local News 21 May 2024 | 03:28
Open letter to all residents We look back with nostalgia to Memorial Day 2002, remembering crowds all along the parade route of our village, rows of people... Letters to the Editor 15 May 2024 | 11:32
New scholarship available for military dependents The Committee for Families of War Veterans recently announced the Honor Salute Scholarship, a new scholarship to be awarded... Local News 15 Apr 2024 | 02:36
USN retired Captain Robert J. “Pete” Petry will be honored during the gala. Rumshock Veterans Foundation to hold annual gala April 25 On April 25, 2024 the Rumshock Veterans Foundation will hold its Third Annual Gala Cocktail Party at the Osiris Country Club... News 29 Mar 2024 | 03:57
Hospice to hold ‘thank you’ ceremony in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Veterans Committee will host its fourth annual “thank you” and memorial ceremony in... News 19 Mar 2024 | 12:21
Veterans exposed to toxins, other hazards now eligible for VA health care Earlier this month, the federal Veterans Affairs (VA) office announced that all veterans who were exposed to toxins and other... News 12 Mar 2024 | 05:56
Rep. Ryan requests Valentine’s Day cards for veterans Congressman Pat Ryan (D-18) has kicked off his second annual “Valentines for Vets” initiative, inviting Hudson Valley residents... Local News 23 Jan 2024 | 12:04
Boy Scout Troop 440 of Monroe. ( Photo courtesy of Steven Thau) Scouts, students honor veterans at inaugural event to raise awareness for ‘Wreaths Across America’ On Veterans Day earlier this month, a group of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and local students spoke at the grave sites of 10... Local News 20 Nov 2023 | 06:10
Vet Centers I remember when the Middletown Vet Center first opened in 2008. I read about it in the Times Herald Record. I thought, thank... Letters to the Editor 15 Nov 2023 | 09:46
Orange County launches Veterans Treatment Court The past week, Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta joined County Court Judge Craig Brown for the opening of Orange County’s... Police & Fire 14 Nov 2023 | 04:38
Sen Skoufis announces the passage of his bill expanding state park access for local veterans at Bear Mountain State Park. Skoufis announces free state parks access for all New York veterans and Gold Star families Senator James Skoufis (D-42) joined the Palisades Interstate Park Commission and local veterans to announce Governor Kathy... News 14 Nov 2023 | 03:28
