Spongy moth caterpillars were all over a hoop house in a home garden in Matamoras, Pa. ( Photo by Becca Tucker) Spongy moth caterpillars descend on Orange County Last week, spongy moth caterpillars cast their web over Orange County, seemingly cropping up out of nowhere. The tiny black... News 07 May 2024 | 02:22
While at Washingtonville High School on Monday, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced the launch of a new school bus safety program for the county. ( Photo provided) County to use AI against school bus safety violators On Monday, May 6, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced the launch of a new school bus safety program in collaboration... News 06 May 2024 | 04:33
Dancin’ Machine ( Photo courtesy of Mount Airy Casino Resort) Mount Airy Casino Resort announces ‘Tribute to Summer’ concert series Mount Airy Casino Resort is bringing some of the country’s premier performers to the Poconos with a roster that includes... Entertainment 30 Apr 2024 | 03:54
An electric vehicle charging station. ( Photo by CHUTTERSNAP, Unsplash) State announces funding for EV charging stations The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently announced program details for “Round 1B” of the National... News 30 Apr 2024 | 01:12
Governor Kathy Hochul makes an announcement on the FY 2025 budget. ( Photo by Mike Groll, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) NY lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion state budget Saturday that includes plans to spur housing construction and combat... News 22 Apr 2024 | 11:51
Shapiro says Pennsylvania will move all school standardized testing online in 2026 Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday, April 18, that his administration will move all standardized school assessment... News 22 Apr 2024 | 11:39
The Middletown Concert Chorale. Middletown Concert Chorale announces ‘Let Us Sing’ spring concert series The Middletown Concert Chorale in its 28th year, under the direction of Danielle Cornacchio and accompanied by Sue Conklin,... Entertainment 19 Apr 2024 | 11:46
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... News 15 Apr 2024 | 02:36
Last call for dry towns? New York weighs lifting post-Prohibition law that let towns keep booze bans New York towns and villages that have post-Prohibition bans on alcohol sales would be forced to lift such restrictions under... News 12 Apr 2024 | 04:47
Pennsylvania House advances measure to prohibit ‘ghost guns’ A proposal to ban the purchase, sale and production of untraceable gun parts passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives... News 10 Apr 2024 | 05:43
NYS Sheriffs’ Institute membership drive begins The New York State Sheriffs’ Institute’s annual honorary membership drive has begun across New York State. Orange County... Police & Fire 09 Apr 2024 | 10:58
Noah Tymczyszyn, 10, of Warwick, N.Y., looks at the partial solar eclipse through safety glasses as his mother, Cat, uses a telescope set up at the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge in Sussex. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Residents gather to view partial solar eclipse Residents donned safety glasses to watch the moon move across the sun in a partial solar eclipse Monday afternoon, April... News 09 Apr 2024 | 04:29
I-84 as it enters Pike County. ( Image by Google Maps) PennDOT previews 2024 construction in the northeast region The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 4, which covers Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna,... News 03 Apr 2024 | 04:55
Pennsylvania’s mail-in ballot dating rule is legal under civil rights law, appeals court says A requirement for Pennsylvania voters to put accurate handwritten dates on the outside envelopes of their mail-in ballots... News 03 Apr 2024 | 04:38
Agriculture Secretary Redding, Bureau of Plant Industry Director Frank Schneider, and industry partners recently joined together to highlight the changes to the ‘fertilizer law’ and discuss how homeowners can be good stewards of their land by using fertilizer appropriately on their properties. ( Photo by Johnny Palmadessa) State highlights updated ‘fertilizer law’ Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary, Russell Redding recently reminded residents of changes to Pennsylvania’s fertilizer... Local News 03 Apr 2024 | 03:29