Though the big family Thanksgiving in the city is off, “I’m feeling wonderful, are you kidding me?” said Terry Balton of Milford, Pa. She is planning instead to take a Covid test and “bubble” with her new granddaughter. (Photo by Ryan Balton) Intimate gatherings will keep the holiday magic alive this year Danielle Linguanti, a business teacher at Goshen High School, married into a Thanksgiving tradition with a 60-year history.... Local News 13 Nov 2020 | 01:48
Pandemic’s silver lining: a fitter lifestyle When Dolly Singh, 60, started working from home in March, at first it was kind of nice. Instead of waking up at 5:50 a.m.... Local News 05 Nov 2020 | 04:53
‘Words too polite’ This is the same country that organized scrap metal drives nearly eighty years ago to save the world from the menace of Hitler... Letters to the Editor 01 Nov 2020 | 03:07
The turkey flock at Flatbrook Farm, a month from Thanksgiving (Photo by Becca Tucker) Smaller turkeys in demand for downsized Thanksgivings Turkey farmers are struggling as much as everyone else with their predictions during our pandemic era. “We were concerned... Local News 30 Oct 2020 | 02:22
Warwick, N.Y., resident Megan Rivelli’s 11-year-old son is dressing up as a shrimp this year (Photo provided) Halloween isn’t canceled “Have a safe Halloween” has a whole new meaning in 2020. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ranked trick-or-treating... Entertainment 23 Oct 2020 | 01:10
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
‘Is opening American schools a safe thing to do?’ Is the opening of American schools in September a safe thing to do? At the moment, no, it is not. What these silly politicians... Letters to the Editor 02 Aug 2020 | 03:48
Bob Maxwell, co-owner of Style Counsel in Warwick, N.Y., which has been doing brisk business since retail stores were allowed to reopen with safety measures. (He took his mask off momentarily for the photo.) (Photo by Becca Tucker) Shopkeepers reopen to healthy, even record, sales The future of local retail? “That’s a good one,” laughs Bob Maxwell in his baritone, before excusing himself as “the quiet... Business 01 Jul 2020 | 05:06
The testing site at Sussex County Community College in New Jersey, which is now closed. (Photo provided) Testing, testing, testing in the tristate area More than three months into the COVID-19 pandemic, people in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania have “flattened the curve”... Local News 29 Jun 2020 | 11:30
Adam and Tinie Filipowski on their wedding day: June 11, 1950. Adam was 23 and just out of the Navy while Tinie was 20. Provided photos. Na zdrowie! Proost, Adam and Tinie Adam and Tinie (Hagen) Filipowski, born and raised residents of Orange County, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary... Local News 11 Jun 2020 | 03:39
Terry Chang. Photo provided. This week’s $50 winner This week’s winner for our Super Local Shopper contest is Terry Chang. Her winning entry? A new outfit from Harriman Clothing... Local News 08 Jun 2020 | 01:02
Wayback Burger owner Sushil Bhagudia is closely following all guidelines to keep his staff and customers safe. Tristate restaurants prepare for outdoor dining By Molly Colgan ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. Dining in the tristate area is getting kicked to the curb. Outdoor dining is now allowed... Local News 07 Jun 2020 | 06:15
One of our first entries. Robin bought a lilac bush from Tom’s Greenhouse in Goshen, N.Y., in honor of her mother. “She liked to bring lilacs in the house on the dining room table. When I went to Tom’s Greenhouse last week, I was looking for colorful flowers to plant. This lilac bush took me by surprise when I saw it,” writes Robin. “I love it and it is growing beautifully. Tom’s Greenhouse had everything I needed to plant it.” Win $50 for shopping locally The contest is officially open: we’re rewarding our readers a $50 gift card for shopping locally every week through July.... Local News 04 Jun 2020 | 05:33
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Kenneth Wilson, a U.S. Navy veteran from Middletown, place a flag at the county’s Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Goshen on Friday, May 22. Photo provided by Orange County. Neuhaus joins Nam Knights to set American flags on graves at Veterans Memorial Cemetery Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Veterans Service Agency (VSA) Director Christian Farrell joined members of... Home and Garden 24 May 2020 | 05:21
Samaritan Inn donated 250 boxes of fresh food to Sussex County residents in need though a collaboration with multiple local businesses and families. Smiles of the Week 5.15 It takes a village Since the end of April, Village Pizza in Goshen, N.Y., has been on a “random acts of kindness” streak,... Local News 11 May 2020 | 03:56
