Pictured left to right are: Rasheena Wilson, Junior League of Orange County Backpack Committee; Kim Regensdorfer, Senior Caseworker Orange County Department of Social Services; and Trish Chelsen, JLOC President-elect and Backpack Chairwoman. Provided photo. Goshen. Junior League donates 120 backpacks and school supplies For more than a decade, the Junior League of Orange County, Inc. (JLOC) has donated backpacks to the Department of Social... Local News 16 Sep 2020 | 11:35
People with mental health issues often feel isolated and alone. The situation is made more so because the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo illustration by Nandhu Kumar from Pexels. Orange County recognizes National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Commissioner of Mental Health and Social Services Darcie Miller are recognizing... Local News 09 Sep 2020 | 11:22
State Sen. Jen Metzger (D-42) and her campaign team officially opened her new Goshen campaign headquarters at the former Bank of America building on Main Street with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting last Friday, Sept. 4. Metzger gave a brief speech towards her re-election bid and then she and her team also handed out lawn signs to those in attendance. Metzger, a Democrat, seeks re-election for a second term. She is challenged by Republican Michael Martucci. The 42nd State Senate District includes cities, towns and villages in Delaware, Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. In Orange, those municipalities include ten towns, including of Goshen, Tuxedo and Warwick, and seven villages, including Florida, Goshen, Greenwood Lake, Tuxedo Park and Warwick. Photo by Henry Smith/American Image Press. Goshen. State Sen. Jen Metzger opens campaign office Metzger, a Democrat, seeks re-election for a second term. She is challenged by Republican Michael Martucci. Local News 09 Sep 2020 | 09:59
Catherine’s Restaurant owner and chef Stephen Serkes with his family at the entrance of the Goshen mainstay: Sons Stephen and Daniel, Stephen, daughter Morgan and wife Jennifer. The restaurant reopened this week after a hiatus due to coronavirus concerns. Photo source: usarestaurants.info. Catherine’s Restaurant reopens Callers to Catherine’s Restaurant in Goshen during the last few days got some good news: the popular eatery was returning... Local News 08 Sep 2020 | 08:21
Rosemarie ‘Cookie’ Rogowski Rosemarie “Cookie” Rogowski of Goshen spent her childhood working on her family’s farm in Goshen. Her hard work on the farm... Obituaries 07 Sep 2020 | 12:44
Orange County Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman has issued an order mandating that masks be worn in all Orange County schools upon returning to school during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by Janko Ferlic from Pexels. Orange County Health Commissioner issues public health order requiring all schools to wear masks Orange County Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman has issued an order mandating that masks be worn in all Orange County... Local News 04 Sep 2020 | 02:06
United Martial Arts Centers has donated $1,000 to the Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School PTO. Provided photo. Goshen. Martial arts school donates $1,000 to Goshen school PTO As part of its 25th year in business celebration, United Martial Arts Centers has donated $1,000 to the Scotchtown Avenue... Local News 04 Sep 2020 | 01:32
Betty Lou Smith Betty Lou Smith of Hobe Sound, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, in Warwick. She was 85 years old. Born on... Obituaries 04 Sep 2020 | 01:21
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed that several white-tailed deer near Goshen died after contracting Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease. (Source: White-tailed deer image from Wikipedia.) Goshen. DEC confirms Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in deer found near Goshen The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has confirmed that several white-tailed deer near Goshen... Local News 04 Sep 2020 | 11:20
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Deputy Commissioner of Fire Services Vini Tankasali at the County’s Firefighter 1 on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Provided photos County Executive Neuhaus attends Firefighter 1 graduation Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus attended the County’s Firefighter 1 September graduation ceremony on Tuesday night,... Police & Fire 02 Sep 2020 | 11:32
The commissioners at the Orange County Board of Elections are seeking registered voters to work as Election Inspectors for the Nov. 3rd general election. Photo illstration by Dan Dennis on Unsplash. Election workers needed Election Day in Orange County The commissioners at the Orange County Board of Elections are seeking registered voters to work as Election Inspectors ... Local News 01 Sep 2020 | 11:54
The public is invited to attended demonstrations of Firearms Training Simulator (FATS) system, which is a software product designed to create realistic scenarios where law enforcement officers might be called on to use their firearms in street encounters. The software is used primarily as a training tool for police officers, but it can also provide useful insight to the public and community leaders regarding situations where police officers might be forced to draw a weapon in a face-to-face encounter. (Photo illuststration) Goshen. District Attorney and Police Chiefs’ Association to sponsor demonstration of firearms simulator Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, together with the Police Chiefs’ Association of Orange County, will sponsor... Police & Fire 24 Aug 2020 | 03:06
COVID-19. Photo by CDC from Pexels Health Department releases COVID-19 FAQ’s to assist school districts in re-opening The Orange County Health Department has released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide that will assist the county’s 17... Local News 21 Aug 2020 | 01:52
Mildred Tompkins Mildred J. Tompkins of Middletown entered into rest after fighting a battle with Alzheimer’s on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at... Obituaries 19 Aug 2020 | 11:43
Volunteers added a special treat on Thursdays as children from each family were scheduled to participate in a morning of fun at the Pine Island School. Mary Berrigan has been working with the students for several years, and has created a garden oasis at the Pine Island School. There are now 16 perennial plants with a milkweed garden to attract butterflies. Donations from the Warwick Garden Club helped to cover the cost of supplies. Provided photos. Sweet Hope in these times of COVID-19 August 14th marked the end of the seven-week summer enrichment program named Dulce Esperanza (Sweet Hope), a program of the... Local News 18 Aug 2020 | 03:17
