Justin Babik. ( Photo provided) Goshen man convicted on gun charges On January 21, Justin Babik, 47, of Goshen was convicted after a jury trial in the Orange County Court of criminal possession... Police & Fire 21 Jan 2025 | 02:10
County now accepting nominations for Senior of the Year It is time once again to nominate the outstanding senior citizens in your life. The Orange County Office for the Aging is... News 19 Jan 2025 | 12:10
Free tax-preparation service available to Orange County residents If you are one of the many Orange County residents who need help filing your tax return, free tax preparation once again... Local News 16 Jan 2025 | 08:10
A home in Hewitt is under contract. The state of local real estate: Low supply, high demand Local realtors say buyers aren’t deterred by current interest rates – but potential sellers are, resulting in a limited number... 15 Jan 2025 | 01:28
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
County DOH issues winter emergency preparedness tips Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, along with the Orange County Department of Health (DOH), has initiated an emergency... News 12 Jan 2025 | 08:10
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
Niki Capaci with her seven kids, taken several years ago. ( Photo provided) County jail healthcare company files for bankruptcy, putting pending lawsuit on hold Wellpath, a company that provides healthcare services to Orange County Jail inmates, recently announced that it was filing... News 02 Jan 2025 | 08:10
An example of a small drone operation. ( Photo by AC works Co., Ltd., Pixabay) Federal authorities deploy drone detection system to aid in investigation The alleged drone sightings that appeared to have started in NJ have since made their way to Orange County. In a statement... News 17 Dec 2024 | 11:22
Drought conditions in the state as of Dec. 16. ( Image courtesy the NYS DEC) Drought level reduced to ‘Watch’ After about a month of being under a “Drought Warning,” the county is now back down to a Drought Watch, the NYS Department... Local News 16 Dec 2024 | 03:46
Orange County Legislature passes 2025 budget The Orange County Legislature adopted the 2025 budget in the amount of $987,762,005 with a vote of 19-0 on December 5. Legislators... News 15 Dec 2024 | 08:10
Hochul will propose inflation refund checks as part of her 2025 State of the State address. ( Photo by Don Pollard) Hochul proposes inflation refund for state residents New Yorkers may get an “inflation refund” in 2025 under a new proposal by Governor Kathy Hochul. The announcement will be... News 14 Dec 2024 | 12:10
L-R: ATF Hudson Valley (Region 3) Supervisor Kelvin Jackson, ATF SAC Bryan Miller, ADA Amanda Bettinelli, SADA Alexis Gregory, and ATF ASAC Bryan DiGirolamo. ( Photo provided) Two county prosecutors win ‘Prosecutor of the Year’ awards Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler congratulated Senior Assistant District Attorney Alexis Gregory and Assistant... Police & Fire 06 Dec 2024 | 05:59
The Wanaque Reservoir serving northern New Jersey, just over 10 miles from Sterling State Forest, is nearly 50 percent empty, despite recent rain and snowfall. Drone photo by Nicholas Horton, The Pathfinder Studios. Farmers weather the drought The region saw its driest October on record this year. And while wildfires burned more than 5,000 acres of Sterling State... Evergreen 02 Dec 2024 | 12:34
Neuhaus rescinds State of Emergency declaration On Wednesday evening, Nov. 20, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus issued Executive Order No. 15, rescinding Executive... News 20 Nov 2024 | 05:04
