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The Crusaders defense swarms over a Wizard ball carrier. ( Photo by William Dimmit.)

Sports. Monroe-Woodbury football remains winless following loss to Washingtonville.

Wizards best Crusaders 17-14

15 Sep 2026 | 02:40

On Wednesday, Sept. 9 the Monroe-Woodbury High School football team hosted the Washingtonville Wizards in a non league match up.The Crusaders entered the game with a 0-1 record after dropping their home opener to John F Kennedy last week 36-20. The Wizards came to Central Valley with a 1-0 record after...

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Town of Woodbury Historian and Woodbury Historical Society president Alex Prizgintas. ( Photo provided.)

Town of Woodbury Historian to share history of the Woodbury Public Library on Sept. 27

15 Sep 2026 | 02:16

Join Town of Woodbury Historian and Woodbury Historical Society president Alex Prizgintas on Sunday,...

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

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...

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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 Round Lake Island

14 Sep 2026 | 05:19

The Monroe Town Board passed a resolution at its Sept. 8 meeting to apply for open space funding to purchase...

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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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Sports. Monroe-Woodbury football remains winless following loss to Washingtonville.

Wizards best Crusaders 17-14

Town of Woodbury Historian to share history of the Woodbury Public Library on Sept. 27

Monroe-Woodbury High School volleyball team beats Walkill

Town seeks funding to purchase and conserve 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