A student shakes the hand of a veteran. ( Photo provided) George Grant Mason Elementary students honor local veterans George Grant Mason kindergarten and first-grade students gathered to honor local veterans in a heartfelt ceremony. Tuxedo... Local News 13 Nov 2024 | 10:10
Brookside to offer free dental day for veterans In honor of Veterans Day, Brookside Implants & Dentistry at 49 Brookside Ave. in Chester, will be offering veterans a free... Business 29 Oct 2024 | 04:18
Monroe-Woodbury High School senior Joe Matise traveled with local veterans as part of the Hudson Valley Honor Flight program. ( Photo courtesy the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District) MWHS senior selected as honor flight youth guardian Monroe-Woodbury High School senior Joe Matise recently visited Washington, D.C. with Vietnam War veteran Ray Grzywaczewski.... Local News 23 Oct 2024 | 08:20
L-R: Monroe Town Supervisor Tony Cardone, Monroe Councilwoman Dorey Houle, Monroe resident Tom Carton, Orange County Legislator Peter Tuohy and of Wallkill Town Public Works Commissioner/Highway Superintendent Lou Ingrassia. ( Photo provided) Local leaders attend monument unveiling On Sept. 27, the Orange County Veterans Service Agency recently honored the 40 Orange County residents who lost their lives... Local News 07 Oct 2024 | 10:47
Assemblymember Christopher Eachus, Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowski, veterans and others stand in front of the recently unveiled Catholic War Veterans Memorial Highway sign on Route 32. ( Photo courtesy of Assemblymember Eachus) Route 32 renamed in honor of Catholic war veterans Assemblymember Christopher Eachus (D-99) recently dedicated a portion of Route 32 as “Catholic War Veterans Memorial Highway,”... Local News 01 Jul 2024 | 12:44
Nam Knights of America are sponsoring this year’s breakfast. ( Photo courtesy of Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties) Veterans breakfast to be held June 12 at Otterkill Country Club A breakfast to honor veterans, show appreciation for their sacrifices and provide camaraderie and a sense of community will... Local News 05 Jun 2024 | 11:21
The meaning of Memorial Day I write this not to criticize but to clarify. As Americans we all understand and are grateful for the sacrifices made and... Letters to the Editor 31 May 2024 | 02:15
Boys Scouts and American legion members team up to adorn veteran graves with flags. ( Photo provided) Boy Scouts, American Legion, place flags at Monroe Community Cemetery On Saturday, May 25, the scouts and leaders of BSA Troop 440 in Monroe, together with veteran members of American Legion... Local News 28 May 2024 | 04:31
‘Pull the Tank’ to support veterans set for June 15 United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region announced the return of its Pull the Tank event at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 15.... Local News 21 May 2024 | 03:28
Open letter to all residents We look back with nostalgia to Memorial Day 2002, remembering crowds all along the parade route of our village, rows of people... Letters to the Editor 15 May 2024 | 11:32
New scholarship available for military dependents The Committee for Families of War Veterans recently announced the Honor Salute Scholarship, a new scholarship to be awarded... Local News 15 Apr 2024 | 02:36
USN retired Captain Robert J. “Pete” Petry will be honored during the gala. Rumshock Veterans Foundation to hold annual gala April 25 On April 25, 2024 the Rumshock Veterans Foundation will hold its Third Annual Gala Cocktail Party at the Osiris Country Club... News 29 Mar 2024 | 03:57
Hospice to hold ‘thank you’ ceremony in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Veterans Committee will host its fourth annual “thank you” and memorial ceremony in... News 19 Mar 2024 | 12:21
Veterans exposed to toxins, other hazards now eligible for VA health care Earlier this month, the federal Veterans Affairs (VA) office announced that all veterans who were exposed to toxins and other... News 12 Mar 2024 | 05:56
Rep. Ryan requests Valentine’s Day cards for veterans Congressman Pat Ryan (D-18) has kicked off his second annual “Valentines for Vets” initiative, inviting Hudson Valley residents... Local News 23 Jan 2024 | 12:04
