Warwick Valley Central School District boys track and field coach Mike Potter received the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coach of the Year for New York State. ( Photo provided.) Mike Potter honored as New York State High School Track and Field Coach of the Year Warwick Valley Central School District boys track and field coach Mike Potter received the U.S. Track and Field and Cross... Sports 09 Jul 2026 | 01:57
Possible ICE activity in the Monroe/South Blooming Grove area. Photos provided. Residents report possible ICE arrests in Monroe area Multiple residents reached out to Straus News and the Blooming Grove Town Supervisor’s office this morning to report possible... Local News 09 Jul 2026 | 12:38
On July 4, New York State Police responded to a report of an overturned kayaker at Mongaup Pond Campground. Pine Island man drowns while kayaking Pine Island resident Scott N. Meyer lost his life on July 4 in what police believe was a drowning accident while kayaking... Local News 07 Jul 2026 | 02:22
Warwick Valley High School student Nya Whight-Webb has wanted to be an actor since she was five years old. ( Photo provided.) Artist of the Week: Nya Whight-Webb Nya Whight-Webb, who just ended her junior year at Warwick Valley High School, isn’t interested in choosing just one path.... Local News 07 Jul 2026 | 01:58
L-R: Glenn Marchi-Orange County CIO, Justin Klepper-Up and Coming Leader Award, Dru Rai-NYS CIO, Lane Hunt-High Impact Leader Award, Greg Johnson-Orange County Deputy CIO. ( Photo provided.) Orange County employees honored at Government Technology’s New York IT Leadership Forum in Albany Two Orange County Government employees from the Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) have been recognized... Local News 07 Jul 2026 | 12:19
Qualifying seniors may pick up coupons at the supervisor’s office to purchase local produce. ( Photo provided.) Supervisor’s Corner New York State Department of Ag and Markets Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons for senior citizens, are now available... Local News 07 Jul 2026 | 11:18
Front of property located at 763 County Route 1 in Pine Island. ( Photo provided.) Pine Island property set for public auction with minimum bid of just over $113K The Internal Revenue Service will hold a public auction on July 23 for a partially-completed residential property located... Local News 06 Jul 2026 | 02:14
”Creede U.S.A” will be on of two documentaries shown at the Better Together Film Festival in Warwick. ( Photo provided.) Better Together Film Festival coming soon to Warwick Warwick is joining communities across the country by participating in the third annual Better Together Film Festival. As part... Entertainment 06 Jul 2026 | 01:14
Team Murphy wins Greenwood Lake’s bed racing event. ( Photo by Peter Lyons Hall.) Greenwood Lake celebrates Independence Day with parade, bed racing event The Village of Greenwood Lake marked Independence Day with a spirited Celebrate America Parade on July 4, bringing together... Local News 06 Jul 2026 | 12:41
Warwick Valley High School graduate Nico Carrillo, placed 11th in the pole vault at the Conference of New England (CNE) Outdoor Track and Field Championships held in Wenham, Mass. ( Photo provided.) Warwick Valley graduates continue to shine at collegiate level Several Warwick Valley High School graduates competed with dedication in collegiate athletics during the recently concluded... Sports 06 Jul 2026 | 11:29
Fast-moving storm downs trees, causing Greenwood Lake residents to lose power over the July 4 holiday. ( Photo by Tom Howley.) Severe weather leaves hundreds of residents without power What began as a picture-perfect Independence Day quickly turned into a dangerous weather event on the evening of July 4 and... Local News 06 Jul 2026 | 10:32
Photo (right to left): Sophia Escobar, Frank Rzeckowski (Commander, PLAV Post 16), and Samantha Kelley. ( Photo provided.) Polish Legion of American Veterans USA awards scholarships to local students On Thursday, July 2, Samantha Kelley, a Warwick Valley High School graduate, and Sophia Escobar, a Minisink Valley High School... Local News 05 Jul 2026 | 02:50
Alani Nus and Red Bulls for sale at a youth soccer tournament where 9-year-olds were competing. Photo: Becca Tucker Schools on ‘high alert’ as energy drinks trigger health scares They’re landing kids in the nurse’s office and the emergency room, but super-caffeinated energy drinks are easily accessible... Evergreen 09 Jul 2026 | 10:31
Orange County residents with private wells can apply for free PFAS testing from the NY Department of Health. ( Pixabay photo.) NY Department of Health offering free private well PFAS testing for Orange County residents The New York State Department of Health is offering Orange County residents the opportunity to have their private wells tested... Local News 02 Jul 2026 | 06:05
The upgraded Castle Fun Center features a 12-lane bowling alley. ( Photo provided.) Hey Hudson Valley families: Have you seen the new Castle Fun Center yet? If your family hasn’t been to The Castle Fun Center recently, you are missing out on a whole new world of fun. With summer... Business 02 Jul 2026 | 04:39
