The gravestone of Revolutionary War veteran Theodorus Polhemus in the Old Newton Cemetery is decorated as part of Wreaths Across America in December 2018. The gravestone was erected in October 2018 as part of a joint effort of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sussex County Historical Society and Old Newton Cemetery Committee to locate and mark previously unmarked graves. Polhemus was born in Haverstraw, N.Y., and served as a corporal in the Orange County, N.Y., militia. He died in Newton in 1820. (Photo by Mandy Coriston) 250th celebration begins The signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, gave the United States its official birthday, but that seminal... Local News 17 Apr 2025 | 11:19
Dana Marie Becker. Her sonogram is on the screen on the left. Baby boom or bust? Either way, pregnancy looks different during the coronavirus A good number of people started to joke over a possible baby boom on social media after the first few months of quarantine.... Local News 27 Aug 2020 | 10:22
Laurie Presser “And we shall walk through all our days with love remembered and love renewed” Laurie Presser of Florida, N.Y., (formerly... Obituaries 23 Aug 2020 | 02:42
Steve Rubin’s backyard in the Village of Warwick was one of the venues at this year’s Hudson Valley Jazz Festival. The backyard featured John Arbo, Joe and Gabriele Tranchina, Bob Rosen, Rick Savage, Mark Sganga and Steve Rubin. Photos provided by the Hudson Valley Jazz Festival. ‘Jazz is our American music’ As Americans navigate their way through months of a global health crisis and our national economic condition, music still... Entertainment 18 Aug 2020 | 12:19
Members of the Warwick Valley Chorale pause for this photograph during a rehearsal at the Warwick Reformed Church. Photo by Ed Bailey. Warwick. The Warwick Valley Chorale cancels its 2020 season With regret, the Warwick Valley Chorale has announced that it has cancelled its Fall 2020 season and will not be performing... Entertainment 17 Aug 2020 | 08:44
Just an observation Amid COVID-19, the election and everything else going on in the world, I felt compelled to express a different observation.... Letters to the Editor 03 Aug 2020 | 01:53
The earnest plea for a verifiable voting process A reader recently stated that “in America voter fraud has proven almost non-existent.” While Americans may be too distracted... Letters to the Editor 02 Aug 2020 | 01:57
‘We should all support the police, stand for the flag and kneel for God’ In the recent publication of The Photo News there appeared an article showing a sign at the Warwick Fire Department: We Support... Letters to the Editor 28 Jul 2020 | 11:48
Doris Hamilton Doris Hamilton of Warwick passed away on July 23, 2020. She was 89 years old, 55 days short of her 90th birthday. Born in... Obituaries 27 Jul 2020 | 11:22
‘If all lives matter, then make it so’ I would like to address Daniel Forst’s letter “Their blood isn’t white or black but red.” I totally appreciate that Mr. Forst... Letters to the Editor 25 Jul 2020 | 05:01
‘Their blood isn’t white or black but red’ Since everyone is afraid of not being politically correct, I would like to express my problem with BLM, the organization,... Letters to the Editor 20 Jul 2020 | 08:19
‘If we destroy America ...’ After reading last week’s newspaper, I was saddened for the good people of Warwick, who have been made to feel like racists... Letters to the Editor 20 Jul 2020 | 11:29
An alternative view of sign symbolism Regarding the controversy of the Warwick Raymond Hose Company article in last week’s newspaper, I simply cannot fathom how... Letters to the Editor 20 Jul 2020 | 11:10
Monroe. Move Physio offers safe pain treatment during pandemic Move Physio, which offers physical therapy for pain-free movement and maximum performance levels, is committed to keeping... Business 17 Jul 2020 | 03:39
Bill and Ann Vogel William J. Vogel Jr. William J. Vogel Jr. of Springhill, Fla., passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2020, with family by his side. He was... Obituaries 14 Jul 2020 | 05:03
‘They can’t touch your family for a year’