Spongy moth caterpillars were all over a hoop house in a home garden in Matamoras, Pa. ( Photo by Becca Tucker) Spongy moth caterpillars descend on Orange County Last week, spongy moth caterpillars cast their web over Orange County, seemingly cropping up out of nowhere. The tiny black... Local News 07 May 2024 | 02:22
The market includes produce, plants, wine, baked goods, meat and dairy products, and much more! ( Photo by Shelley Pauls, Unsplash) Farmers market season begins! The Warwick Valley Farmers’ Market will begin its 30th season on May 12, serving the community with locally grown and produced... Local News 07 May 2024 | 11:12
While at Washingtonville High School on Monday, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced the launch of a new school bus safety program for the county. ( Photo provided) County to use AI against school bus safety violators On Monday, May 6, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus announced the launch of a new school bus safety program in collaboration... News 06 May 2024 | 04:33
Marilyn J. Behnke. Marilyn J. Behnke, 94 Marilyn J. Behnke, 94, of Goshen, NY, entered into rest at Home on Friday, April 26, 2024. Marilyn was born at home in Greenville,... Obituaries 03 May 2024 | 12:31
Dru Rai of NYS CIO presented awards to Mary Mirabella, Theresa Cody and Steven Frischknecht, with Orange County CIO Glenn Marchi, at the NY IT Leadership Forum in Albany on April 16, 2024. ( Photo provided) Local residents, county employees earn NY leadership awards Orange County employees from the Information Technology Services (ITS) Department were recently presented with three leadership... News 30 Apr 2024 | 11:19
Matthew Edward Szmidt. Matthew Edward Szmidt, 24 Matthew Edward Szmidt, formerly of Wurtsboro, NY, entered into rest on November 24, 2023. He was 24. The son of James Szmidt... Obituaries 29 Apr 2024 | 10:46
Cornerstone Theatre Arts announces summer teen drama workshop Cornerstone Theatre Arts will hold its Teen Drama Workshop from Monday, August 5 through Friday, August 9 between 9 a.m.... Entertainment 25 Apr 2024 | 02:44
Governor Kathy Hochul makes an announcement on the FY 2025 budget. ( Photo by Mike Groll, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) NY lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion state budget Saturday that includes plans to spur housing construction and combat... News 22 Apr 2024 | 11:51
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
Two candidates seek Conservative ballot line for NYS Senate District 42 The race for the District 42 NYS Senate seat is heating up. On the Democratic Party line, registered Democratic and Working... Local News 08 Apr 2024 | 03:13
Regarding lawsuit against HVSPCA This letter is in response to your article in The Chronicle entitled, “Sanctuary sues local SPCA for return of 45 seized... Letters to the Editor 08 Apr 2024 | 11:36
L-R: Angelica Castaldo, Nicole Tondreau, and Haleigh Espada. Nourish Your Mind adds three therapists Nourish Your Mind, which provides mental health and nutrition services in the Hudson Valley, has announced the addition of... Business 03 Apr 2024 | 10:45
Burn ban in effect through May 14 New York State’s annual open burn ban will run from March 16 to May 14 in an attempt to reduce the spread of wildfires. The... Home 27 Mar 2024 | 11:58
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler with a catch of the day. ( Photo courtesy the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.) Youth Fishing Derby starts April 1 The start Orange County’s Youth Fishing Derby is enarly upon us. The contest will run from April 1 through Sept. 2 and is... Local News 26 Mar 2024 | 10:12
Workshop announced for prospective school board members Do you have what it takes to be a good school board member? Educating our children can be a complex challenge, and one of... Home 25 Mar 2024 | 01:28