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Crusader Volleyball team celebrates their 3-1 victory ( Photo by William Dimmit.)

Sports. Crusaders snatch win over Panthers, three sets to one.

Monroe-Woodbury High School volleyball team beats Walkill

14 Sep 2026 | 12:40

On Thursday, September 3 at Monroe Woodbury High School, the Crusaders volleyball team opened their 2026 season when they hosted the Panthers from Wallkill.

The Crusaders led by Head Coach Steven Pallogudis and Assistant Coach Jordan Hershfield have the team ready to make a run into the playoffs with...

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The Town of Monroe is seeking open space funding to purchase and conserve Round Lake Island. ( File photo.)

Town seeks funding to purchase and conserve of Round Lake Island

14 Sep 2026 | 10:32

The board passed a resolution at its Sept. 8 meeting to apply for open space funding to purchase and...

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Notice released by the Town of Monroe informing the community of the Mombasha Park playground closure. ( From Monroeny.org.)

Monroe closes playground at Mombasha Park

09 Sep 2026 | 12:03

After being made aware of concerns by residents about the condition of the playground at Mombasha Park,...

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Chester Kiwanis 9/11 Memorial in Chester Community Park was one of the first in the nation to recognize everyone who perished September 11, 2001. Photo by Aja Brandt

We have not forgotten

09 Sep 2026 | 01:50

The Twin Towers are hit

Tom Moore left his home in Monroe on that Tuesday and took the 6:45 a.m. train...

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Fire damages the Chestnut Market on Brookside Avenue in Chester early Tuesday morning. ( Photo: Tom Marchiano)

Rotting utility pole falls on, sparks fire at Chestnut Market

09 Sep 2026 | 11:17

A rotting utility pole fell onto the Chestnut Market at the Mobil gas station on Brookside Avenue in...

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#16 Ethan Maldonado rushed for 175 yds with two TDs in the game. ( Photo by William Dimmit.)

Crusaders fall to Knights in competitive home opener

08 Sep 2026 | 12:52

The Monroe-Woodbury High School football team opened its 2026 at home against the Knights from John F....

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Enjoy performances of ‘Curtains’ at Museum Village this September. ( Photo provided.)

Musical ‘Curtains’ rises at The Playhouse in September

04 Sep 2026 | 10:06

Creative Theatre - Muddy Water Players presents the award-winning musical, “Curtains,” by Rupert Holmes,...

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Sports. Crusaders snatch win over Panthers, three sets to one.

Monroe-Woodbury High School volleyball team beats Walkill

Town seeks funding to purchase and conserve of Round Lake Island

Monroe closes playground at Mombasha Park

We have not forgotten

Rotting utility pole falls on, sparks fire at Chestnut Market

Crusaders fall to Knights in competitive home opener

Musical ‘Curtains’ rises at The Playhouse in September

Local dancers invited to audition for this year’s production of ‘The Nutcracker’

Orange County school districts returned $10 million in unspent pre-K state funds

Orange County Correctional Facility ends contract with ICE

Music for the Week: Lots to enjoy this Labor Day weekend