Reader Elizabeth Doherty asks whether plastic bottle caps are recyclable. (Photo provided) When in doubt, give a shout If you’re not sure whether something goes in the blue bin, snap a pic of yourself with the questionable item (yes, we want... Newsletter Evergreen 22 Sep 2023 | 06:07
Museum Village at night. ( Photo by Dan Pacella) Spooky tales and frightful encounters - a glimpse of our haunted history A strange knock in the dead of night. A disembodied whisper that seems to beckon you. Shadows that move without the direction... Local News 23 Oct 2022 | 08:48
ORIGINAL - What special education services are available at a school near you? “Alex is thriving because of Vernon’s Special Education program. It’s a collaboration between parent and school,” Anna Colon*... Back to School 14 Aug 2022 | 11:50
A Monroe Fire Department firefighter carrying a cat wrapped in a blanket. Photo provided. Up to 100 cats involved in Harriman house fire Woodbury Animal Shelter responded to a call from local police requesting assistance with “numerous animals” involved in a... Local News 31 Mar 2022 | 04:05
Wood-burning alternative To the editor: Something important seemed to be missing from last week’s article, “Wood-burning heat is cheap, but it kills:... Letters to the Editor 28 Mar 2022 | 05:09
Alex Prizgintas Pandemic ways to engage Happy New Year! This is my answer to Jessica Cohen’s question last week about local “modes of community engagement.” I just... Home 12 Jan 2022 | 01:35
Kathleen Patricia Bachorik Kathleen Patricia Bachorik of Highland Mills passed away on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Delaware Valley Nursing Center in... Obituaries 22 Nov 2021 | 10:59
Online auction to help feed children in Orange County to be held Oct. 24 through Nov. 6 Paul McCartney’s signed violin bass, Prince’s autographed purple guitar, or a trip for two to Scottsdale, Arizona. These... Local News 11 Oct 2021 | 03:21
Sample unlimited drinks from Apex and six other local breweries at the Black Dirt Beer Bash on Saturday, Sept. 18, at Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at: blackdirtbeerbash.eventbrite.com ( Photo provided.) Beer is for everybody at Apex Brewery David Holm knows beer: prior to opening Apex Brewery in October 2019, the Orange County resident was brewing beer out of... Local News 08 Sep 2021 | 03:37
Photo illustration by Gabriel Porras on Unsplash Pandemic pushes locals into retirement A steady rate of approximately two million U.S. baby boomers were retiring every year from 2011 to 2019, according to a recent... Local News 27 Jul 2021 | 12:51
‘Yes, rules do matter ... for both sides. And so does the truth’ I do agree with a recent letter to the editor. Republicans must accept the results of this past Presidential election and... Letters to the Editor 20 Jul 2021 | 06:42
‘Rules matter. And so does the truth’ When I was growing up in Iowa in the 50’s and 60’s patriotism was a happy feeling. There was a sense of real gratitude for... Letters to the Editor 13 Jul 2021 | 02:07
Orange County Sheriff’s Department in Goshen, N.Y. Photo by Hanna Wickes ‘The conversation has to start someplace’ After Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd last May, Black Lives Matter protests, petitions, fund... Local News 26 Apr 2021 | 10:35
Comedian John Ziegler is coming to Orange County virtually on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. Monroe. Who needs a few laughs? If you need a good laugh and a wonderful idea for a Valentine’s date, then you are in luck. John Ziegler is coming to Orange... Entertainment 01 Feb 2021 | 08:00
An Angel’s Wing Dedicated to doctors, nurses and EMT’s Come kneel beside me. Find shelter beneath my wing. Rest your head on my shoulder. Let... Letters to the Editor 29 Nov 2020 | 01:30