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#15, Kate Allen scored 15 touchdowns while recording 859 yards receiving this season. ( Photo by William Dimmit.)

Sports. Monroe-Woodbury High Schoolers Natalie Beers, Kate Allen, Elaina Wood impress on the field.

Three Crusaders flag football players named to Section 9 All-Star team

10 Jul 2026 | 10:05

Three Monroe-Woodbury High School girls flag football players were named to the Section 9 All-Star team on July 8.

Junior, Natalie Beers started at quarterback for the Crusaders this year. The one time safety had an all-star performance as she led the Crusaders offense during a 14-4 season. Beers racked...

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Orange County’s Youth Bureau is seeking applications for a state-funded grant program supporting youth team sports programs for underserved youth under the age of 18. ( Pixabay photo.)

Orange County seeks proposals for youth team sports grants

10 Jul 2026 | 06:24

Orange County’s Youth Bureau is seeking applications for a state-funded grant program supporting youth...

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Elizabeth Walraven earned the ALA 2026 PR Xchange Award for her promotional work on Monroe Free Library’s 1970s Disco Party. ( Photo provided.)

Monroe Free Library marketing head honored by the American Library Association

13 Jul 2026 | 11:00

Monroe Free Library is proud to announce that Head of Marketing Elizabeth Walraven has received a 2026...

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On Friday, July 24,<b> </b>Chris Reali shares a blend of his original tunes and tasty covers at All One One All Farm.

On Friday, July 24, Chris Reali shares a blend of his original tunes and tasty covers at All One One All Farm. ( Photo provided.)

Music for the Week: Enjoy country, classic rock and more.

13 Jul 2026 | 10:53

Saturday July, 18

Starting at 10:30 a.m., Jason Vega kicks off the day with his sounds at the Lakeside...

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From Left to right: “Rumors” performers Peter Serritello, Jessica Markman, Kayla Collins, and Trevor Allen. ( Photo provided.)

Playhouse’s ‘Rumors’ are true – The laughs can kill you

10 Jul 2026 | 02:28

Creative Theatre - Muddy Water Players continues its 31st season with three weekend performances of Neil...

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Possible ICE activity in the Monroe/South Blooming Grove area. Photos provided.

Residents report possible ICE arrests in Monroe area

09 Jul 2026 | 12:38

Multiple residents reached out to Straus News and the Blooming Grove Town Supervisor’s office this morning...

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County will host its first 4-H Farm and Family Fair beginning July 24 ( Photo provided.)

4-H Farm and Family Fair coming soon

09 Jul 2026 | 12:07

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Orange County will host its first 4-H Farm and Family Fair on July...

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Sports. Monroe-Woodbury High Schoolers Natalie Beers, Kate Allen, Elaina Wood impress on the field.

Three Crusaders flag football players named to Section 9 All-Star team

Orange County seeks proposals for youth team sports grants

Monroe Free Library marketing head honored by the American Library Association

Music for the Week: Enjoy country, classic rock and more.

Playhouse’s ‘Rumors’ are true – The laughs can kill you

Residents report possible ICE arrests in Monroe area

4-H Farm and Family Fair coming soon

Schools on ‘high alert’ as energy drinks trigger health scares

In with a bang, Out with a Boom!

Despite differences, communications remain open between Skoufis and Richardson

Town of Monroe to provide Dial-a-Ride service to the Town of Chester and the Village of South Blooming Grove

Town of Woodbury to continue providing animal services to the Town of Monroe

Bingo Wholesale looks to expand into Woodbury