On International Overdose Awareness Day, the town square in Newton was the site of a candlelight vigil and public walk-through remembrance display of memories of lives lost to overdose. (Photo by Ryan T.) Overdose deaths tail off, even as addiction rages on As fentanyl continues to cut its deadly swath through American communities, a tailing number of deaths by overdose represents... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 03:11
Brabenec: The problem with Gov. Hochul’s state of the state The following was offered by Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C-Deerpark): For the first time in three years, a governor of New... Letters to the Editor 16 Jan 2023 | 09:30
Title IX Harassment and Assault Awareness Ribbon State law. State Labor Department strengthens policy on sexual harassment prevention The New York State Department of Labor has released a revised nation-leading Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Policy. The... Police & Fire 16 Jan 2023 | 12:20
DA Hoovler helping the Orange County Federation of Sportsmen to stock trout Fish of all sizes get prizes at D.A.’s Youth Fishing Derby Winners of the second District Attorney’s Office Youth Fishing Derby were announced by Orange County District Attorney David... Home 27 Dec 2022 | 02:36
Lottery winner among us The New York Lottery announced multiple top-prize winning tickets sold for the Dec 21 Take 5 evening drawing. The tickets... Home 23 Dec 2022 | 09:47
Pine Island man arrested for possessing illicit pictures of minors New York State Police announced the arrest of Richard Scannello, age 54, from Pine Island, for Possessing an Obscene Sexual... Police & Fire 18 Dec 2022 | 07:34
William Whetzel, President Rumshock Veterans Foundation Elected officials will serve three course dinner for Rumshock veterans’ group fundraiser Eight local elected officials will serve a three-course, prix-fixe dinner at the Landmark Inn on Dec. 6, to benefit Rumshock... Home 20 Nov 2022 | 12:22
Warwick Valley Board of Education pointed out problems with the BOCES capital project referendum. ( Photo by Abby Wolf) WV board talks curriculum, school safety, driver shortage Capital projects and security measures as well as curriculum were discussed by Warwick Valley Central Schools Superintendent... Home 15 Nov 2022 | 09:39
Solar opportunity for utility discounts announced Delaware River Solar has announced additional availability on two upcoming community solar farms in Orange County that will... Home 03 Oct 2022 | 02:04
How to talk to the suicidal: National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month spotlighted Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Commissioner of Mental Health and Social Services Darcie Miller are recognizing... 07 Sep 2022 | 04:19
John Olson Warwick man arrested on rape and sexual assault charges against minors The New York State Police Child Abuse Unit has announced the arrest of John Olson, 59, from the Town of Warwick, on charges... Police & Fire 26 Aug 2022 | 05:39
Nick Campanelli, owner of Campanelli Poultry Farm Happy chickens and the right spices When we asked owner, Nick Campanelli, of Campanelli Poultry Farm, “Which came first, the chickens or the eggs,” he promptly... Entertainment 15 Aug 2022 | 09:00
Benjamin Ostrer Benjamin Ostrer, 71, a dedicated defense attorney of Chester, N.Y., lost his battle with neuroendocrine cancer on July 13,... Home 15 Jul 2022 | 03:19
Warwick Applefest 2013 Sponsors with appetite for Applefest wanted Organizers are preparing to put Applefest on again after a two-year pandemic break. They have announced that this year’s... Entertainment 28 Jun 2022 | 07:18
(L-R) Dr. Richard Hull, Jo Marvel Hull, and OCLT Board President Lewis Lain. ( Photo by Kyle Sanduski) Conservation efforts bring spotlight to Hulls, Sweeton and Spectors Orange County Land Trust recently honored Richard and Jo Marvel Hull, of Warwick, at the Trust’s 2022 Benefit Reception at... Local News 21 Jun 2022 | 07:46
