The Great Eagle Caper continues Well, it was actually a heist, but caper sounds so much more intriguing, but I get ahead of myself. First and foremost, fact... Letters to the Editor 27 Jan 2025 | 11:46
Welcome the municipal .gov websites I would like to publicly thank New York State Senator James Skoufis for the recently enacted legislation (S03353A) requiring... Letters to the Editor 22 Jan 2025 | 12:06
One of the eagles on the Batle of Minisink Monument. ( Photo provided) Find our eagle, $500 reward It was 1932 and the country was in the throes of the Great Depression. In has been reported in subsequent years that on Halloween... Letters to the Editor 13 Jan 2025 | 02:50
Our future in 2025 We play hide and seek as young children. As adults we continue to hide or evade from what we dislike, fear or truly both.... Letters to the Editor 08 Jan 2025 | 12:50
‘Honor, service, integrity, respect, trust, courage and duty’ Since the first police department was formed in 1845, thousands of men and women have taken the oath to protect and serve.... Letters to the Editor 08 Jan 2025 | 12:45
We oppose the proposed death penalty bill in PA We are writing on behalf of the statewide organization Pennsylvania Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws (PARSOL.org)... Letters to the Editor 08 Jan 2025 | 12:43
Battle of Minisink Monument restoration project Our donation total for 2024 was $18,384. We are so close to achieving our Phase 1 goal of $20,000! We are very grateful for... Letters to the Editor 06 Jan 2025 | 12:55
Saint Patrick’s Christmas Pageant 2024 The students in the Church of St. Patrick’s Children’s Faith Formation Program once again presented their Christmas Pageant... Letters to the Editor 31 Dec 2024 | 10:01
Will bears find a good winter den at your place? Every day an estimated 6,000 acres of open space are converted to other uses, according to the U.S. Forest Service. That’s... Letters to the Editor 30 Dec 2024 | 09:00
Santa delivers gifts to Pike County’s special needs community Children of all ages were recently treated to a pancake breakfast with all the trimmings. There was music, decorations, crafts,... Letters to the Editor 24 Dec 2024 | 10:15
The Columns Museum. ( Photo provided) The Pike County Historical Society asks for your support in 2025 As we head into a new year, our board and staff offer a heartfelt “thank you” to all friends, sponsors, and supporters of... Letters to the Editor 23 Dec 2024 | 10:13
Dori Driscoll, right, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh, presents a Christmas tabletop arrangement to client Anna Alessi, along with her noontime hot meal. The arrangements, distributed to clients on Dec. 11, were prepared and donated by the Garden Club of Orange & Dutchess Counties. For more information about Meals on Wheels of Greater Newburgh, call 845-562-3490 weekday mornings, or visit mealsonwheelsnewburgh.org. ( Photo provided) Christmas cheer and a hot meal Letters to the Editor 20 Dec 2024 | 02:39
My resignation as mayor In May of 2016, the Milford Borough Council appointed me to complete former Mayor Bo Fean’s unexpired term as mayor. I was... Letters to the Editor 18 Dec 2024 | 01:03
Inflation refund Governor Hochul’s $3 billion proposed Inflation refund to taxpayers funded out of a surplus of excess tax revenue is nothing... Letters to the Editor 17 Dec 2024 | 12:54
Art therapy for all Although it has gotten little attention, the 2024 NYS legislature passed a bill that would allow hospitals, nursing homes... Letters to the Editor 17 Dec 2024 | 12:51
