Jude Gawronski serves as president and lead percussionist of the WVHS Wind Ensemble. ( Photo provided.) Artist of the Week: Jude Gawronski For Warwick Valley High School senior Jude Gawronski, percussion has taught him far more than just keeping time. Years of... Local News 02 Mar 2026 | 04:36
Michael’s Appliance Center to award $500 to winner of Italian-inspired art competition. ( Pixabay photo.) Michael’s Appliance Center launches Italian-inspired art competition for students Michael’s Appliance Center is inviting high school art students across Orange County to participate in “Design the Hood:... Local News 02 Mar 2026 | 03:08
Warwick Valley High School junior AJ Kobrick shares dedication to leadership and service. ( Photo provided.) Superintendent Spotlight: AJ Kobrick Warwick Valley High School junior AJ Kobrick has built a high school experience defined by curiosity, leadership, and a drive... Local News 02 Mar 2026 | 02:03
County One brings classic rock to Tin Barn Brewing on March 13 ( Photo provided) Music for the Week: County One, Jazzwomen and more Saturday, March 7 Start your Saturday at the Warwick Valley Winery, Distillery & Orchard (114 Little York Rd.), listening... Entertainment 02 Mar 2026 | 11:28
County launches committee to address and prevent threats. ( Photo by Erin Holton) OC Sheriff’s Office launches Threat Advisory Committee The Orange County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference on Feb. 27 to announce the launch of the Orange County Threat... Police & Fire 27 Feb 2026 | 04:37
Orange County Sheriff’s Office establishes threat advisory committee. ( Photo provided.) Orange County Sheriff launches threat advisory committee The Orange County Sheriff’s office has established the Orange County Threat Advisory Committee (OCTAC), Orange County Sheriff... Police & Fire 27 Feb 2026 | 03:08
Seward Cheerleaders celebrate section 9 win. ( Photo provided.) Seward cheerleaders win section 9 title The Seward varsity cheerleading team claimed the Class D championship at the 2026 Section 9 Competitive Cheerleading Competition,... Sports 26 Feb 2026 | 12:33
O&R expands energy affordability program Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) has expanded income-eligibility discounts on gas and electric bills through its energy... Local News 26 Feb 2026 | 11:28
Julia Calderon’s battery is connected to hundreds of others in a network known as a virtual power plant. Photos by Colin Kinniburgh/New York Focus. ( Colin Kinniburgh/New York Focus) How a more flexible grid could save New York billions Julia Calderon’s power used to go out regularly. She lives in Warwick, and remembers once having to bury an ice cream cake... Home 25 Feb 2026 | 12:22
State Assemblyman Brian Maher Officials react with caution to news ICE is no longer looking at Chester warehouse New York State Assemblyman Brian Maher said last week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) informed him that the... Local News 25 Feb 2026 | 10:53
Children enjoying the 2025 Purim Carnival. This year’s event will be at Monroe Temple, Monroe, N.Y. ( Photo provided.) County-Wide Purim Carnival The Jewish Federation of Orange County invites community members to celebrate Purim at the Monroe Temple of Liberal Judaism... Entertainment 25 Feb 2026 | 07:04
Artist of the Week: Zach Polsky Warwick Valley High School senior Zach Polsky’s musical journey is one of passion, dedication, and leadership, and he will... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 02:17
Superintendent Spotlight: Miles Allen For Warwick Valley High School junior Miles Allen, creativity and collaboration go hand in hand. Whether he’s leading his... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 02:10
Supervisor’s Corner Orange County Medical Mobile Unit for Veterans and the Warwick community will be available on May 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 01:56
SUNY Orange enrollment up for 13th consecutive session With record-setting winter session enrollment for the third straight year, followed by year-over-year gains to begin the... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 10:33
