Alex Prizgintas performing a special “Thank You Concert” for Bob Curtis (safely from a distance) at his home in Highland Mills. ( Provided photo) Highland Mills. Welcome back You’ve seen his impact through the many students who received scholarships and you’ve seen his impact on the many students... Local News 05 May 2020 | 02:09
Veterans saluting during the placing of the ceremonial wreath at the Heroes’ Monument in Highland Mills on Veterans Day included Ferris Tomer, Don Blair, Bill Doyle, Fred Ungerer, Bob Cotter, Ralph Caruso and Joe Leonardi. ( Photos by Bob Curtis) 'We are compelled to never forget' “Those who have served, and those currently serving in the uniformed services of the United States, are ever mindful that... Local News 14 Nov 2019 | 12:42
Scarlett Lewis is the mother of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victim 6-year-old Jesse, murdered in his first-grade classroom in Newtown, Conn., in December 2012. She spoke at Monroe-Woodbury High School last week about how she channeled her emotions into creating the “Choose Love” movement, which promotes social and emotional learning, comprised of courage, gratitude, forgiveness and compassion. ( Photo by Bob Curtis) M-W District chooses love How would you react if your child were killed in a school shooting? That is a question no parent would ever want to have to... Local News 07 Nov 2019 | 11:55
At the Woodbury Historical Society's meeting last Saturday, featured speaker Kevin Woyce discussed the “landmark” accomplishment of Henry B. Hyde, who, as president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the U.S., led his company to construct its headquarters Equitable Life Assurance Building. ( Photo by Bob Curtis) Woodbury Historical Society’s annual meeting: Reaching for the sky This past Saturday at the Woodbury Senior Center in Highland Mills, the Woodbury Historical Society held its annual meeting... Local News 05 Nov 2019 | 10:32
Music teachers Hana Walton, Michele George, Lauren Buono, and Peter Giorgo play Sorenson’s “Shine You More” at the recent M-W Faculty and Friends Concert. ( Photos by Bob Curtis) Music with a message Did you ever hear the Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black” played as a chamber music piece? Well, if you attended last Saturday’s... Entertainment 30 Oct 2019 | 03:38
Thank you, Carl, for everything I was asked by Mary Onken to speak at the recent memorial service at Orange-Ulster BOCES in Goshen to honor the late Carl... Letters to the Editor 25 Oct 2019 | 02:34
Christopher Taborksy Talking music The Souza Scholarship for the Performing Arts and The Monroe-Woodbury Music Boosters will co-present the 30th annual Monroe-Woodbury... Entertainment 23 Oct 2019 | 04:26
Photo by Bob Curtis ( Photo by Bob Curtis) Don’t miss the 30th annual Monroe-Woodbury Faculty and Friends Concert On Saturday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m., the Souza Scholarship for the Performing Arts and the Monroe-Woodbury Music Boosters will... Entertainment 16 Oct 2019 | 07:47
Both New York State Assemblyman Colin Schmitt (center with sunglasses) and NYS Senator James Skoufis (WCA member far right) attended the historic event and presented official commemorative merit certificates/proclamations in honor of the WCA 100th anniversary. Here they are pictured with the WCA officers and 100th Anniversary Committee members. A century of service to friends and neighbors in Woodbury On Saturday, Oct. 5, under a blanket of brisk, early fall skies, Woodbury Community Association (WCA) members, friends, and... Local News 08 Oct 2019 | 07:44
A memorial service will be held Oct. 19 Carl Onken, whose interests were many and varied; his friendships, deep and abiding; and among his personal passions, beside his devotion to family, was his dedication to improving public education. Carl Onken: Celebrating a life well lived His interests were many and varied; his friendships, deep and abiding; and among his personal passions, beside his devotion... Local News 02 Oct 2019 | 07:15
'We, as a country, promised to never forget' The photos here depict the annual Woodbury Fire Department 9/11 memorial service. This year's service was the first since... Local News 19 Sep 2019 | 01:37
Christine and Sal Scancarello at their sixth annual Heroes for a Cure fund raiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation on the grounds of Museum Village. ( Photos by Bob Curtis) Paying it forward During last weekend’s three-day “carnival of caring” - Heroes for a Cure - many hundreds of families, friends, and fun seekers... Local News 12 Sep 2019 | 12:50
The artwork installation, painted on a the side of the Shortline Bus depot building in the center of village’s business district, depicts various scenes from around the village which will be familiar to local residents – the village hall, the bandshell, the movie theater, the waterfall and the Monroe-Woodbury Crusader. A picture's worth Building on the Quasquicentennial celebration of the Village of Monroe, Monroe Councilman Sal Scancarello recently commissioned... Local News 15 Aug 2019 | 02:40
Village of Monroe Mayor Neil Dwyer, the Rev. Wendy Paige, Douglas Paige and Village of Monroe Trustee Dorey Houle. Village of Monroe at 125 By Bob Curtis What does the word quasquicentennial mean to you? Well to residents of the Village of Monroe, it means “Happy... Local News 06 Aug 2019 | 08:30
The cast of Souza’s recent summer musical, "All Shook Up." ( An appreciation by Bob Curtis) I couldn’t help falling in love with Souza’s 'All Shook Up' For three performances from July 26 to 28, the walls and floors of the Central Valley Elementary auditorium were rockin’... Entertainment 02 Aug 2019 | 04:58
