At 3 p.m. this coming Saturday, blues lovers should head to Meadow Blues Coffee, 8 Greycourt Ave. in Chester, for Blues People, a standout NY/NJ quartet known for their rich sound and top-tier musicianship, drawing comparisons to the Meters and Buddy Guy. Come listen to that funky music From mellow and soulful tunes, to the blues as well as they country serenade, there’s a song waiting for you. Consider: Saturday,... Entertainment 21 Apr 2025 | 03:07
At Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster’s annual Celebration of Charity dinner, ShopRite Supermarket store representatives presented Catholic Charities’ CEO Shannon Kelly (far left) and Board Chair Thomas Strahle (far right) with the ceremonial check for $75,770 from the 2025 in-store Feeding Our Neighbors campaign. Photo by Everett Collie, EC Media Group. ShopRite’s 2025 Feeding Our Neighbors Campaign raised $75,770 for Catholic Charities At Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster’s recent Celebration of Charity event, representatives of ShopRite Supermarket... Business 18 Apr 2025 | 04:29
Woodbury Historical Society President Alex Prizgintas with historical documents. Photo provided. Local historians present ‘Fifty People who shaped Orange County’ program on April 27 The Woodbury Historical Society is hosting a program on “Fifty People who Shaped Orange County,” on Sunday, April 27, from... Local News 13 Apr 2025 | 02:15
Anita Fuliciniti-Mozilo Anita Fuliciniti-Mozilo, a resident of Chester for more than 25 years, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at the age... Obituaries 13 Apr 2025 | 01:53
Wayne C. Mills Wayne Clarence Mills passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his home in Chester. He was 63 years old. The son of William... Obituaries 03 Apr 2025 | 02:27
Chester. Music For Humanity seeks scholarship applicants The 2025 scholarships for young, local musicians will soon be awarded, and Music for Humanity, the sponsoring group, is seeking... Local Home Pros 02 Apr 2025 | 11:43
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Jack Grace takes the stage at Warwick Valley Winery on Sunday, April 6. Provided photo Music to help you get through the week Need a tune to tap a toe, too? A song to stomp and shout with? A singer who will tug at your heart with words meant for you... Entertainment 01 Apr 2025 | 07:49
Chester’s Christina Contento is crowned Ms. New York International 2025. Provided photo. ( Photo courtesy of Christina Contento) From pain to pageantry, Christina Contento aims to inspire Chester resident Christina Contento was recently named Ms. New York International 2025, providing her with a platform from... Local News 25 Mar 2025 | 02:03
A Brother’s Revival. Live music, shows, and more for your enjoyment Our area has quite a variety of entertainment in store this week, offering up everything from live stage shows and tribute... Entertainment 21 Mar 2025 | 08:10
Chickens at Hazelman Farms in West Milford. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) There’s nothing over easy about egg prices Eggs have entered the chat. Recently, large outbreaks of Avian Influenza (bird flu), a highly contagious viral disease that... Local News 20 Mar 2025 | 08:37
IWS bulk pick-up I sent out a PSA about garbage collection in Chester a while ago and got a lot of feedback. One thing in particular was the... Letters to the Editor 18 Mar 2025 | 10:42
Donna Solimando On March 8, we said goodbye to Donna Solimando — a woman who knew how to make an entrance and when the time came, knew how... Obituaries 14 Mar 2025 | 05:35
Identity Crisis. Irish-themed fun and more happening this week With St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, our local music hot spots have a variety of fun themed events in store. But even if you... Entertainment 14 Mar 2025 | 08:10
Camp registrations now open I’m happy to announce that registration for the 2025 Chester summer camp, theater camp, and film/production camp is live... Letters to the Editor 11 Mar 2025 | 11:26
Burn ban in effect now through May As brush fires rage on Long Island, Governor Kathy Hochul issued a multi-regional burn ban that includes Orange County. The... Local News 10 Mar 2025 | 10:25
