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Chester. Closing the exit to Sugar Loaf and Warwick is part of the state’s update of Route 17 to I-86.

State DOT confirms plans to close Route 17 exit 127

02 Apr 2025 | 03:47

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The NYS DOT plans to proceed with its vision of closing Exit 127 to Sugar Loaf and Warwick on Route 17 as part of its upgrade to I-86, Chester Supervisor Brandon Holdridge said at the March 26 meeting of the Chester Town Board.

Holdridge and Deputy Supervisor Tom Becker, along with representatives of...

Shelving was recently installed in the Archive Records Room at Monroe Town Hall as part of a $74,245 state grant secured by Town Clerk Valerie Bitzer. Additional work will continue in May. Photo provided by the Town of Monroe.

Shelving was recently installed in the Archive Records Room at Monroe Town Hall as part of a $74,245 state grant secured by Town Clerk Valerie Bitzer. Additional work will continue in May. Photo provided by the Town of Monroe.

Monroe. Town Hall archive records room project underway thanks to a $74,245 state grant

31 Mar 2025 | 05:05

Shelving was recently installed in the Archive Records Room at Monroe Town Hall as part of a $74,245...

Highway Department Begins Spring Cleanup Efforts Pictured below are Highway Department employees working on Larkin Drive recently cleaning up trash and debris. Highway Department employees will continue these clean up efforts on a regular basis throughout the town over the next few months. Photo provided by Town of Monroe.

Highway Department Begins Spring Cleanup Efforts Pictured below are Highway Department employees working on Larkin Drive recently cleaning up trash and debris. Highway Department employees will continue these clean up efforts on a regular basis throughout the town over the next few months. Photo provided by Town of Monroe.

Town of Monroe announces Clean Sweep efforts

02 Apr 2025 | 12:32

The Town of Monroe’s Clean Sweep event will take place on Saturday, April 26, at town hall, located at...

The Monroe-Woodbury Community Coalition, the grassroots, volunteer organization focused on improving health and wellness through a community-based approach, partnered with Monroe-Woodbury High School on Friday, March 21, for a day of workshops. Photo provided by the Town of Monroe.

The Monroe-Woodbury Community Coalition, the grassroots, volunteer organization focused on improving health and wellness through a community-based approach, partnered with Monroe-Woodbury High School on Friday, March 21, for a day of workshops. Photo provided by the Town of Monroe.

Central Valley. Monroe-Woodbury Community Coalition convenes

31 Mar 2025 | 05:10

The Monroe-Woodbury Community Coalition partnered with Monroe-Woodbury High School on Friday, March 21,...

Standalone. Monroe. Police warn seniors of elder fraud and scams

Standalone. Monroe. Police warn seniors of elder fraud and scams

02 Apr 2025 | 11:51

Members of the Jolly Seniors Club recently enjoyed a presentation from Detective Jeffery Payton and Officer...

Monroe-Woodbury Quarterback Chloe Ahorrio (#11) won the Gatorade Player of the Week Award. She passed for 162 yards; rushed for 130 yards and scored three touchdowns in the team’s 36-0 decision over Washingtonville this week at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, N.J. Photos by William Dimmit.

Monroe-Woodbury Quarterback Chloe Ahorrio (#11) won the Gatorade Player of the Week Award. She passed for 162 yards; rushed for 130 yards and scored three touchdowns in the team’s 36-0 decision over Washingtonville this week at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, N.J. Photos by William Dimmit.

Florham Park, N.J. Crusader Flag Football team continues to fly high

02 Apr 2025 | 11:14

On Monday, March 31, the Monroe-Woodbury Flag Football team traveled to the Atlantic Health Jets Training...

The 2025 Monroe-Woodbury High School Varsity Boys Lacrosse team.

The 2025 Monroe-Woodbury High School Varsity Boys Lacrosse team.

Central Valley. M-W Varsity Boys Lacrosse team open the 2025 season with a 17-8 thumping of New Paltz

31 Mar 2025 | 04:30

Thursday, March 27 at Monroe-Woodbury High School, The Crusaders started...

Boy Scouts of America, now Scouting America, began welcoming girls into Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA programs in 2018 and now serves more than 176,000 girls. (Photo by cottonbro studio at pexels)

Boy Scouts of America, now Scouting America, began welcoming girls into Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA programs in 2018 and now serves more than 176,000 girls. (Photo by cottonbro studio at pexels)

The new face of Scouting

Boy Scouts of America, now Scouting America, began welcoming girls in 2018 and now serves more than 176,000 girls nationwide....

01 Apr 2025 | 12:34

Pictured from left to right are George F. Baker Athletic Director Marco Margotta, Assistant Athletic Director Michelle Hines, George F. Baker senior Mo Berthe and Varsity Basketball Coach Matt Takeuchi. Photo provided by the Tuxedo School District.

Pictured from left to right are George F. Baker Athletic Director Marco Margotta, Assistant Athletic Director Michelle Hines, George F. Baker senior Mo Berthe and Varsity Basketball Coach Matt Takeuchi. Photo provided by the Tuxedo School District.

‘Hard work and determination really do pay off’

George F. Baker senior Mo Berthe has been named to the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association Coaches Association...

27 Mar 2025 | 02:49

BB0 Rose Williams holds a bunny at a Breakfast with the Bunnies on Sunday, March 30 at the Stillwater Community Center in Newton. (Photo by Maria Kovic)

BB0 Rose Williams holds a bunny at a Breakfast with the Bunnies on Sunday, March 30 at the Stillwater Community Center in Newton. (Photo by Maria Kovic)

Hop to it: A guide to Easter fun

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Ongoing events

Easter Eggstravaganza at Heaven Hill Farm: Join in the egg-citement April 5, 6, 12, 13, 18 and 19...

30 Mar 2025 | 08:42

Monroe-Woodbury goalie Lilly Crowley (#45) had a strong game in goal for the Crusaders in their 13-7 season-opening victory March 25 at home in Central Valley against Cornwall. Photos by William Dimmit.

Monroe-Woodbury goalie Lilly Crowley (#45) had a strong game in goal for the Crusaders in their 13-7 season-opening victory March 25 at home in Central Valley against Cornwall. Photos by William Dimmit.

Central Valley. M-W Varsity Girls Lacrosse team defeats Cornwall 13-7 in season opener

On a cool Tuesday afternoon, March 25, the Crusaders started their 2025 lacrosse season at home when they hosted the Dragons...

26 Mar 2025 | 12:03

State Sen. James Skoufis and others lawmakers are calling for the overhaul of the Public Service Commission for exercising “little more than a wrist-slap for greedy utility companies.” NYS Senate photo.

State Sen. James Skoufis and others lawmakers are calling for the overhaul of the Public Service Commission for exercising “little more than a wrist-slap for greedy utility companies.” NYS Senate photo. ( dino.Senate1)

State approves increased electric and gas delivery rates for O&R customers

The New York State Public Service Commission has approved increased electric and gas delivery rates for Orange and Rockland...

26 Mar 2025 | 10:58

How cool would this be?

The Monroe-Woodbury School District is hoping to alleviate the discomfort of hot classrooms with a budget proposition to...

23 Mar 2025 | 07:56

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