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Frederick Gorss and Catherine Lee
Two seek Montgomery Town Justice position
The Town of Montgomery’s November 7 general election will feature two candidates running for a seat on the town court; they are incumbent Frederick Gorss and newcomer Catherine Lee. … more
There were smiles all around as Maybrook native Karl Heller (r.) was honored during a recent village board meeting with a certificate of appreciation from Mayor Dennis Leahy (l.) and the rest of the village board.
Orange County honors Maybrook’s Karl Heller
It’s been quite an October for Maybrook native Karl Heller. The spry 91 year old (who turns 92 in December) was named Orange County 2023 Senior of the Year by the Orange County Senior Council, … more
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Valley Central board hears presentations on building community
Teachers and administrators made presentations focusing on how building relationships and community improve academic outcomes at the Valley Central school board meeting October 23. Andrea … more
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Senior Public Safety Dispatcher and certified training officer (CTO) Valerie Starace will celebrate 12 years of service at Orange County 911 this coming January.
It takes many hands to run the 911 centers
National First Responders Day, designated by the U.S. Congress in 2017, recognizes and appreciates the services of paramedics, firefighters, emergency technicians and others in the service field on … more
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At the Orange County Prayer Breakfast (l - r.) County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus, County Clerk Kelly Eskew, District Attorney David Hoovler, Orange County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Commander Jason Davis, Sheriff Paul Arteta, Gian Paul Gonzalez and Samantha Pascal, Senior Investigator with the Sheriff’s Office.
Neuhaus hosts Orange County Leadership Prayer Breakfast
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus hosted the County’s annual Orange County Leadership Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, October 18 at The Barn at Villa Venezia in Middletown. … more
Orange County Legislator Genesis Ramos of Newburgh speaking at a press conference Wednesday at the Orange County Government Center.
Skoufis and County Legislators call for resignation of county official
Senator James Skoufis (D-Cornwall) gathered Wednesday with state and county legislators at the Orange County Government Center to announce findings of a pervasive corruption scandal within the county … more
Montgomery residents discuss police and the future
The Village of Montgomery’s October 17 board meeting featured significant public comments concerning the village’s police enforcement, upcoming meetings and preparations for this … more
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Shawangunk board votes to exceed tax cap
The Town of Shawangunk unanimously voted to exceed the state-mandated 2.0 percent tax cap for its 2024 budget at its October 19 Town Board meeting. The vote came after a public hearing in which … more
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Honor Flight Honoree
Mike Cody (r.), a US Army Vietnam Veteran and Town of Wallkill DPW Employee was among the honorees this past Saturday for Mission #31 of the Hudson Valley Honor Flight. He was one of the 70 US … more
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United Orchids ignited in flames following the explosion
Explosion ravages United Orchids, injures one
One person was seriously injured last Thursday in a propane tank explosion at United Orchids on Route 17K in Bullville. Several fire departments and first responders from Orange and Ulster … more
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Maybrook solar project nears approvals
Little by little, Maybrook’s first large solar farm project inched closer to all required approvals following several village board planning board joint public hearings last week. Last … more
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Debra Clinton and Phil Johnson
Two newcomers run in new District 16
Political newcomers Debra Clinton and Pastor Phil Johnson are vying for the seat in the new District 16 in the Ulster County Legislature. The district encompasses all of the Town of Gardiner and … more
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Albany Avenue is now Samuel E. Wright Way
The Walden community gathered at Albany Avenue on October 22 at 1 p.m. to unveil the newest dedication to the late resident Samuel Wright: the “Samuel E. Wright Way,” a permanent name … more
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Wellness fair benefits social justice organizations
Two area organizations are teaming up to host a health and wellness fair this coming weekend in Walden. The two-day event, co-hosted by the Valley Central Parents For Social Justice (VCPSJ) and … more
Valley Central looking to spend Covid funds
The Valley Central School District is holding a Viking 21 meeting on Wednesday, October 25, at 6:30 pm at Berea Elementary School.   At this meeting the District will provide an updated … more
Walden solar farm plans updated
The Town of Montgomery’s October 11 planning board meeting opened with ongoing discussion for NY Solar 1001, LLC’s proposed solar farm for Plains Road. John Cappello, a partner of … more
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Montgomery considers moratorium while searching for water
Unable to develop a much-needed new source of municipal water the Village of Montgomery is contemplating a three-month building moratorium in response to the situation. Drafted by Village … more
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Challenge coin
This is the front and back of the ”challenge coin” Maybrook Police Lt. Dennis Barnett created for the department. It is a small medallion bearing an organization’s insignia and is … more
Participants lining up for this year’s Tri-Montgomery
The rain pours hard, but residents run harder
In spite of gloomy skies and shivering downpours, residents and visitors persevered through the second annual Tri-Montgomery, a triathlon hosted by the Business Council of Greater Montgomery that … more
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The Coldenham-Newburgh Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Coldenham Church celebrates 225 years
Members of the Coldenham-Newburgh Reformed Presbyterian Church and visitors from local congregations gathered at 3 p.m. on October 15, sang psalms and reflected on history in celebration of the … more
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