Jerard “Jerry” Schacher, a past Post 214 commander, former military combat medic, and community volunteer, is this year’s Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal. ( Photo by Stan Martin) Memorial Day parades and ceremonies WARWICK – Village and Town of Warwick residents will honor departed military veterans at Memorial Day parades and ceremonies... Entertainment 17 May 2022 | 04:42
Warwick Little League opening day parade marches down Main St. ( Photo by Jennifer O’Connor) Parade launches Warwick Little League season Warwick residents lined Main St. in the Village of Warwick on Saturday to cheer on their favorite teams marching in the Warwick... Home 27 Apr 2022 | 03:20
This quilt, a collaboration of members of the Warwick Valley Quilters’ Guild, will be raffled off in October during the Guild’s “Stars of the Valley” Quilt Show. ( Photo courtesy of Warwick Valley Quilters’ Guild) Warwick Valley Quilters’ Guild show returns after six-year break The Warwick Valley Quilters’ Guild announced the return, after a six-year hiatus, of the “Stars of the Valley” Quilt... Entertainment 25 Apr 2022 | 09:54
On Thursday, Nov. 11, a parade down Main Street culminating in ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Park began at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the official time of the World War I Armistice. Photos by Roger Gavan. ‘We live in a community that cares’ On Thursday, Nov. 11, a parade down Main Street culminating in ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Park began at the 11th hour... Local News 15 Nov 2021 | 04:50
All proceeds directly support the building of a State-of-the-Art, premier skate park in its new location in Veterans Memorial Park. Warwick. Skatepark Initiative at Warwick Farmers’ Market on Nov. 14 Warwick Skatepark Initiative will be at the Warwick Farmers’ Market, South Street Parking Lot on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 9... Entertainment 09 Nov 2021 | 02:05
Warwick. Skatepark Initiative at the Farmers’ Market this Halloween Warwick Skatepark Initiative needs your help. The folks behind the Warwick Skatepark Initiative will be at the Warwick Farmer’s... Local News 26 Oct 2021 | 08:37
The 9/11 Memorial Sculpture Garden at Veterans Memorial Park in the Village of Warwick was dedicated on the 20th anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers and the United States. Photo by Robert G. Breese. A letter of gratitude The 9/11 Memorial Sculpture Garden is in place and completed in time for a beautiful and meaningful dedication ceremony. Letters to the Editor 01 Oct 2021 | 12:44
The first Warwick Valley Quilters’ Guild “Airing of the Quilts” was held in the Pavilion at Veterans Memorial Park. Photos by Roger Gavan. Warwick. ‘Airing of the Quilts’ in Veterans Memorial Park On Saturday, Sept. 18, the first Warwick Valley Quilters’ Guild “Airing of the Quilts” was held in the Pavilion at Veterans... Entertainment 21 Sep 2021 | 11:04
“Airing” quilts outdoors has a long tradition in our country, dating back to colonial times. And with a nod to the area’s many orchards, the theme is “apples.” Provided photo. Warwick. Free outdoor ‘Airing of the Quilts’ display and sale to be held on Sept. 18 The Warwick Valley Quilters’ Guild (WVQG) will present a one-day “Airing of the Quilts” display and quilt sale on Saturday,... Entertainment 14 Sep 2021 | 08:21
The presentation of the colors early last Saturday evening, Sept. 11, at Veterans Memorial Park. Photos by Roger Gavan. Remembering 9-11 after twenty years On Saturday evening, Sept. 11, it was very much like the sunny day 20 years ago when terrorists hijacked four commercial... Local News 14 Sep 2021 | 03:13
Present at the ceremony were members of BSA Troop 45, county and local officials, American Legion Post 214, VFW Post 4662, Warwick Police Department and Warwick DPW. Photo by Ed Bailey. Warwick. Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park commemorates ‘Ben’s Garden’ Ben Valenti was a Village of Warwick resident, World War II veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. He passed away in April... Local News 31 Aug 2021 | 02:24
For more information about the Warwick Skatepark Initiative, visit warwickskatepark.com. Warwick Skatepark Initiative sponsorship mailing Warwick Skatepark Initiative has been busy fund raising, doing what it can safely, during this ongoing pandemic. WSI sent... Letters to the Editor 31 Aug 2021 | 11:30
Warwick brothers and World War II veterans Don and Warren McFarland will recognize American prisoners of war and those missing in action with a POW/MIA Empty Chair during the Sept. 8 flag retirement event at American Legion Post 214 in Warwick. The empty chair, displayed at all official American Legion meetings, is a physical reminder of the thousands of Americans still unaccounted for from all wars and conflicts involving America. Warren McFarland, 98, salutes while Don McFarland, soon to celebrate his 96th birthday, places a symbolic cover on the POW/MIA chair. Photo by Stan Martin. Warwick. American flag retirement ceremony opens to entire community Local American Legion and VFW members will co-host and open to the public a special American flag retirement ceremony normally... Local News 29 Aug 2021 | 04:12
Jose Morales, commander of Warwick Post 4662 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Stan Martin, commander of Nicholas P. Lesando Jr., American Legion Post 214 in Warwick. Provided photos. Veterans open American flag retirement ceremony to entire Warwick community Local military veterans are inviting the community to a special retirement party. Veterans from World War II, the Korean War,... Local News 09 Aug 2021 | 05:25
The early rain on Sunday, July 18, and the threat of cancelation may have discouraged some people from coming to the event but at 11 a.m. and right on time the sun shone for the second annual “Back the Blue” ceremony held at Veterans Memorial Park. Photos by Roger Gavan. ( Roger Gavan) ‘It’s not the police officers that need to change, it’s us’ The early rain on Sunday, July 18, and the threat of cancelation may have discouraged some people from coming to the event... Local News 19 Jul 2021 | 07:36
