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John Reilly during his sentencing on May 18. ( Photo by Bryan Fumagalli.)

News. Former Chester highway superintendent says, ‘I made a terrible mistake’ regarding his shooting of a DoorDash driver last May.

Video: John Reilly apologizes prior to sentencing

18 May 2026 | 03:25

Ahead of his May 18 sentencing for his conviction in the shooting of a DoorDash driver, former Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly gave his allocution statement to the court.

Reilly apologized to Barry and his family for the pain he caused them.

Reilly said he was not angry and was scared for his...

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Former Chester highway superintendent sentenced to 17 years in prison after being found guilty of assault for DoorDash driver shooting

18 May 2026 | 12:59

On Monday, May 18, former Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly was sentenced to 17 years in prison...

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OUB’s SkillsUSA medal winners! (left to right): Grace Coleman (Pine Bush CSD), silver medal, Medical Assisting; Savannah Collins (Enlarged City School District of Middletown) gold medal, Early Childhood Education; Kayla Lee (Pine Bush CSD) silver medal, Medical Terminology; Craig Brown, (Washingtonville CSD), gold medal, Carpentry; and the Welding Fabrication Team, which won a gold medal: and Patrick Frawley (Minisink Valley CSD), Brady Witkowski (Minisink Valley CSD) and Patrick Frawley (Minisink Valley CSD). Not pictured: Dayanara Garcia (Enlarged City School District of Middletown), gold medal, Nail Care. ( Photo provided.)

Orange-Ulster BOCES students earn top honors at state SkillsUSA conference

15 May 2026 | 02:21

Students from the SkillsUSA Orange-Ulster BOCES chapter captured top honors at the SkillsUSA New York...

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Guests enjoying a previous Warwick Food Truck Festival. This year’s event will feature new vendors and old favorites. ( Photo by Kathleeen Whittemore.)

Warwick Food Truck Festival announces June lineup

15 May 2026 | 01:23

The Warwick Food Truck Festival, happening Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 9 p.m., at Mountain Lake Park,...

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New Windsor couple pleads guilty to $3.4M Medicaid transportation scheme

15 May 2026 | 12:21

Rohail Raja, age 45, of New Windsor and his wife, Sharma Alam, age 45, also of New Windsor, plead guilty...

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Town board approves moratorium on peddler’s and solicitor’s permits

15 May 2026 | 12:49

The Warwick Town Board unanimously approved a new local law placing a moratorium on the issuance of peddler’s...

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Rep. Ryan introduces “Let Kids Play Act” to remove private equity out of youth sports. ( Photo provided.)

Congressman Pat Ryan introduces ‘Let Kids Play’ act aimed at removing private equity out of youth sports

14 May 2026 | 08:19

Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY), who represents New York’s 18th Congressional district, joined Representatives...

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News. Former Chester highway superintendent says, ‘I made a terrible mistake’ regarding his shooting of a DoorDash driver last May.

Video: John Reilly apologizes prior to sentencing

Former Chester highway superintendent sentenced to 17 years in prison after being found guilty of assault for DoorDash driver shooting

Orange-Ulster BOCES students earn top honors at state SkillsUSA conference

Warwick Food Truck Festival announces June lineup

New Windsor couple pleads guilty to $3.4M Medicaid transportation scheme

Town board approves moratorium on peddler’s and solicitor’s permits

Congressman Pat Ryan introduces ‘Let Kids Play’ act aimed at removing private equity out of youth sports

Town of Warwick celebrates grand opening of Hidden Hollow Trail at Mountain Lake Park

Blue Arrow Farm and Town of Warwick car show agreement stands after social media fight

Supervisor’s Corner

Multiple police depts. investigating series of ‘smash-and-grab’ break-ins

Monroe native aboard MV Hondius shares updates on hantavirus outbreak

Artist of the Week: Isabella Costanza