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Narcotics sweep announced
– Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, Major James C. Michael of the New York State Police, City of Middletown Police Chief John Ewanciw, City of Newburgh Police Chief Arnold … more
Pine Bush to eliminate more than 200 positions
The Pine Bush Central School District Board of Education furloughed 12 school security aides at their meeting last Tuesday. These employees work in the district’s secondary schools to help … more
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Jessica Hall, a third grade teacher at Leptondale Elementary School, giving a virtual lesson to her students.
Academic year off to solid start for local schools
Despite the challenges put forth by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, instruction has started off on a positive note for the Pine Bush, Wallkill and Valley Central School Districts. Pine BushFor Pine … more
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Gardiner’s agenda for change
The Gardiner Town Board worked through a packed agenda at its Sept. 9 meeting, which was littered with unanimous approvals to make significant strides toward environmental conservation and social … more
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Government officials and Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Fire District leaders pose with a $100,000 grant awarded to the ambulance corps and fire department. From left to right: Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan, Kenneth Ronk, director for the Hudson Valley Office of Minority Leader Brian Kolb, Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. Chief Doug R. Foster, Wallkill Fire District Commissioner Anne Barnhart, Sen. Jen Metzger and Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. Chairman of the Board and Treasurer, Douglas Foster, Jr.
$100,000 in grants given to Wallkill first responders
Sen. Jen Metzger (SD-42) held a press conference on Saturday with first responders in the Hamlet of Wallkill to announce $50,000 grants to the Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Wallkill Fire … more
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Man, 82, reported beaten on Walden Rail Trail
An 82-year-old man was assaulted on the Rail Trail on Tuesday morning at around 9:30 a.m. The man was beaten between Lake Osiris Road and the Walden entrance to the Rail Trail, officials … more
Fall athletics season postponed
The Section IX Athletic Council Thursday  approved  a resolution establishing an opening start date for athletics for all schools in Section IX.  Athletics will begin on November 30, … more
Police Chief Gerald Marlatt
Petitioners support police chief
Shawangunk resident Jim Starr submitted a petition to the town board Thursday, claiming that Chief of Police Gerald Marlatt’s First Amendment rights had been violated. This is in response to … more
Montgomery seeks to monitor traffic
Village of Montgomery Chief of Police William Herlihy announced at the village board meeting last Tuesday that the department is looking into purchasing a traffic count. The traffic count would … more
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Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department Chief Robert Reynolds Jr. poses with his Town of Montgomery Citizen of the Month Award. From left to right: Montgomery Town Supervisor Brian Maher, Robert Reynolds Jr., Town of Montgomery Police Officer in Charge Steve Ragni and Town of Montgomery Superintendent of Highways Shaun Meres.
Fire chief is town’s citizen of the month
Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department Chief Robert Reynolds Jr. was named the town’s citizen of the month for September at the town board meeting on Thursday. Reynolds received the award for … more
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Rita Levine at the Forever Angels Pet Cemetery at Abbingdon Hill in Montgomery.
Realtor rescues a pet cemetery
The pets buried in Forever Angels Pet Cemetery at Abbingdon Hill in Montgomery would be thankful for the work Rita Levine has done to revitalize their final resting place. The cemetery had been … more
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One side of the sign featuring Elsie the Cow, the famous mascot for the Borden Dairy Co.
New welcome signs for Wallkill
The Shawangunk Town Board approved a new Hamlet of Wallkill welcome sign at their meeting on Thursday. The sign would be located by the post office on Wallkill Avenue. One side will read … more
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The exterior of the new State Farm Insurance location at 78 Oak Street Suite 4A in Walden.
Insurance agency relocates to Oak Street
State Farm Insurance recently moved its office in Walden to 78 Oak Street Suite 4A, opening on Aug. 3. The business was previously located on 155 W Main Street in Walden, where it resided for 10 … more
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Heatherlynn Nelson owner of Inglenook Marketplace.
First Fridays fund The Beautification of Pine Bush
The Pine Bush Area Chamber of Commerce annual membership dinner was held August 31 outdoors at Dos Amigos restaurant, allowing for a safe environment and social distancing. President Brenda Otto … more
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Orange County requires that masks be worn in schools
Orange County Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman has issued an Order mandating that masks be worn in all Orange County schools upon returning to school during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. … more
This sign supporting President Donald Trump’s reelection was posted on Shawangunk Chief of Police Gerald Marlatt’s front lawn.
Freedom of speech?
Shawangunk Chief of Police Gerald Marlatt has come under fire for having a pro-Trump sign on his front lawn on Route 52 in Walker Valley. The sign has sparked outcry from residents, who have … more
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Pine Bush Central School District Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Donna Geidel retired on July 24 after working in the district for 33 years.
PB assistant superintendent retires
When the Pine Bush Central School District begins the new school year on Sept. 8, it will be without longtime teacher and administrator Donna Geidel for the first time in 33 years. She retired from … more
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Montgomery hit by tornado
The Villages of Montgomery and Maybrook and parts of the Town of Montgomery were devastated Thursday night by an EF-1 tornado. A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed an EF-1 … more
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Town of Montgomery launches public outreach effort
The Town of Montgomery is updating its plans for the future. The town is proceeding in an eight-month effort to update its comprehensive plan for the first time in more than 15 years. The … more
Air Force Thunderbirds flying in formation over Orange County Airport Sunday.
Air Show canceled on Saturday, Sunday a success
The New York International Air Show brought a large crowd to Orange County Airport in the Town of Montgomery on Sunday after the event had been canceled on Saturday. Weather safety concerns … more
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