Do bears really hibernate? Some people believe that bears are not true hibernators. Squirrels, bats, rodents, marmots and other true hibernators enter... Letters to the Editor 13 Nov 2024 | 10:32
Michael Falkena of Sparrowbush. ( Photo provided) Guilty plea announced in Warwick DWI case On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Michael Falkena, 42, of Sparrowbush, pled guilty in Orange County Court to vehicular assault... Police & Fire 12 Nov 2024 | 02:51
Hudson Valley under red flag fire warning through Saturday The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the lower Hudson Valley area until 6 p.m. Saturday, November... News 08 Nov 2024 | 04:43
How do we all come back together? It’s no secret that political discourse in recent years has become increasingly divisive. In many areas of our region, we’ve... Local News 07 Nov 2024 | 08:00
Uncommon valor Some veterans bear visible signs of their service... A missing limb, a jagged scar, a certain look in the eye. Others may carry... Letters to the Editor 04 Nov 2024 | 03:36
Warwick Valley Chorale announces scholarship The Warwick Valley Chorale suffered a great loss in 2020 with the passing of our esteemed conductor, Stanley Curtis, due... Letters to the Editor 28 Oct 2024 | 02:39
‘Vote yes on Proposal 1 to protect our civil rights’ This year, voters in New York State can vote to protect our rights from government overreach. Proposal 1 strengthens existing... Letters to the Editor 20 Oct 2024 | 06:30
Cleaning up our water The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set the first national standards for PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,”... 17 Oct 2024 | 09:46
Skoufis is ‘a hardworking advocate’ State Senator James Skoufis serves his constituents and the entire state in many ways, but I’m especially impressed by what... Letters to the Editor 13 Oct 2024 | 04:14
Destiny Hallenback with Orange County Legislator Barry Cheney, Rumshock Vice President Peter Hall, Florida Mayor Daniel Harter Jr., State Sen. James Skoufis, State Assemblyman Karl Brabenec, Warwick Town Supervisor Jesse Dwyer, and Greenwood Lake Mayor Tom Howley. ( Photo courtesy of Peter Lyons Hall) Elected officials serve dinner at third annual Rumshock Foundation event Recognizing that it takes more than a village to address the housing needs of veterans in Orange County, elected officials... Local News 02 Oct 2024 | 08:41
Identifying reading challenges in children Reading is often considered the single most important skill for acquiring knowledge and developing critical thinking abilities.... Letters to the Editor 19 Aug 2024 | 12:44
A woman watches her son play at the New Creative Playground, behind Bearfort Shopping Village in West Milford, earlier this month. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Best local places to play We asked readers to tell us about their favorite playgrounds. In an area as large and diverse as our coverage area in New... Evergreen 14 Aug 2024 | 10:19
Craig Walter Schuppe. Craig Walter Schuppe, 29 Craig Walter Schuppe of Warwick, NY, and formerly of Middletown, NY, passed away on July 24, 2024. He was 29 years old. Born... Obituaries 01 Aug 2024 | 01:13
People for People Fund treasurer and former Chairman and CEO of First Federal Savings of Middletown Maggie Smith, New York State Assemblyman Brian Maher, Fair-Rite Products Director of Human Resources Debra A. Sherman, and People for People Fund President Nolly Chimes at last year’s People for People Fund Recognition Breakfast. ( Photo provided) People for People Fund accepting nominations for ‘Positive People Award’ People for People Fund – a not-for-profit dedicated to providing temporary financial assistance to residents of Orange, Ulster... News 24 Jul 2024 | 01:57
What bears do in July July at a glance: By July, cubs born this year have grown to the size of a raccoon or a small dog with big ears. Yearling... Columns 22 Jul 2024 | 03:40
