Pictured from left to right, the committee members include co-chairs Stan Martin and Leo R. Kaytes, Frank Truatt, Michael Sweeton, with the Jaycee plaque honoring winners from 1968-1999, Rotary President Laura Barca, holding the Rotary plaque listing recent winners, Jake Tuckfelt, John McGloin and Cal Hargis. The Warwick Citizen of the Year plaques are displayed at Town Hall. ( Photo by Jim LaPlante) Citizen of the Year nomination deadline nears Warwick Valley Rotarians are seeking additional nominations for Warwick’s 2022-2023 Citizen of the Year. Candidates should... Home 24 Aug 2022 | 03:26
Warwick’s Citizens of the Year awards have a half century history. Two plaques honoring Warwick’s past Citizens of the Year hang in the Warwick Town Hall. Warwick Attorney Lawrence Stage was... Home 22 Jul 2022 | 03:27
PHOTO BY JIM LaPLANTE Rotarians seek nominations Who should be Warwick’s next Citizen of the Year? You might have the answer. Local Rotarians are seeking nominations for the... Home 22 Jul 2022 | 03:14
On Dec. 13 state, county and local officials, Warwick Supervisor Michael Sweeton, MSgt. Sara Pastorello, Pete and Laura Rollins, WTBQ Station owner Frank Truatt and Manager Taylor Sterling, representatives of local businesses, veterans organizations and other volunteers pose with Santa and the arranged toys placed outside for pick-up for the sixth annual Toys for Military Tots drive. Photo by Roger Gavan. Toys for Military Tots. ‘God bless us every one’ It was pick-up time for the sixth annual Toys for Military Tots drive sponsored by Orange County Community Radio WTBQ (1110... News 14 Dec 2021 | 10:46
Paul Nebrasky, owner of Paul Nebrasky Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, second from left, has been installed as a member of the Warwick Valley Rotary Club, by former Club President David Eaton, far right. They are shown with current Rotary President Leo R. Kaytes, left, and Frank Truatt, Nebrasky’s sponsor. Photo by David Dempster. Warwick. Rotarians induct Paul Nebrasky Local News 06 Dec 2021 | 07:58
Orange County Radio WTBQ’s sixth Annual Toys for Military Tots Drive has begun. From left, members of the Nam Knights pose with County Executive Steve Neuhaus and his daughters, Station owner Frank Truatt, New York State Sen. Mike Martucci, Stephan Kitar, Station Manager Taylor Sterling, Warwick Councilman Floyd DeAngelo, OC Legislator Candidate Glenn Ehlers, MSgt. Sara Pastorella and her children. ( Photo by Roger Gavan) WTBQ launches sixth annual Toys for Military Tots drive Orange County Radio WTBQ’s sixth Annual Toys for Military Tots Drive has begun and everyone is invited to help Santa deliver... Local News 18 Oct 2021 | 02:02
Roger Gavan and Vincent Poloniak will receive Warwick Outstanding Community Service honors for 2021-2022 during a Sept. 15 ceremony at the Chateau Hathorn along with this year’s Warwick Citizen of the Year Leo R. Kaytes Jr. Because of COVID cancellation of the 2020-2021 event, last year’s honorees will also be recognized. Shown, left to right, are Gavan, Poloniak, Town Supervisor and Master of Ceremonies Michael Sweeton and Event Co-Chairs Stan Martin and Leo Kaytes. Sr. Photo By Deb Carmody. Roger Gavan, Vince Poloniak chosen for outstanding community service Vincent Poloniak and Roger Gavan, a pair of active Town of Warwick men in their 80s, have been chosen for Warwick Outstanding... Local News 22 Aug 2021 | 05:52
Lisa Kevins and Marge King-Porter have been installed as new members of the Warwick Valley Rotary Club. They join the service organization’s growing number of community volunteers, which now numbers in the 60s. Shown, left to right, are Leo R. Kaytes, club president; Frank Truatt, who sponsored Kevins; Lisa Kevins; Marge King-Porter; and her sponsor, Stan Martin, who performed the installation ceremony. Warwick Rotarians are local residents who believe in giving back to their community and have as their motto “Service Above Self.” They donate time and money to almost three-dozen community organizations and projects plus provide scholarships to deserving youth. They meet every Wednesday noon at the Landmark Inn. Prospective members are invited to attend. Photo by Wayne Patterson. Warwick. Rotarians induct two new members Local News 22 Aug 2021 | 05:35
Leo R. Kaytes Jr., left, is congratulated on being selected 2021-2022 Warwick Citizen of the Year by his father, Leo Kaytes Sr., and Stan Martin, chairing the event for the 14th time. He and Outstanding Community Service Award winners Vincent Poloniak and Roger Gavan will be honored Sept. 15 at the Chateau Hathorn. Because of COVID cancellation of the 2020-2021 event, last year’s honorees will also be recognized. Warwick Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton will serve as master of ceremonies. Photo by Laurene Iammatteo. Leo Kaytes Jr. selected Warwick Citizen of the Year Community and business leader Leo R. Kaytes Jr. has been named Warwick’s 2021-2022 Citizen of the Year. Kaytes and recipients... Local News 15 Aug 2021 | 03:25
Photo illustration by Photo by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels. Sugar Loaf. ‘Warwick Notes for Hope’ concert to benefit food pantry Hudson Valley artists and musicians will be at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Aug. 8, from 4-9 p.m. in... Entertainment 27 Jul 2021 | 06:54
Pictured, left to right, are committee members Frank Truatt, John Bollenbach, John McGloin, Cal Hargis, Stan Martin, Leo R. Kaytes and Leo Kaytes Sr. Not shown are John Buckley, Michael Sweeton, Doug Stage and Lilibet Lewis McLean. Photo by Wayne Patterson. Warwick. Citizen of the Year nomination deadline draws near Warwick Valley Rotarians are seeking additional nominations for Warwick’s 2021-2022 Citizen of the Year. Candidates should... Home 27 Jul 2021 | 03:52
Carl Corcoran. Photo by Brendan Lyon/ImageBureau A welcome call from Dublin on St. Patrick’s Day On this past St. Patrick’s Day, many of the longtime listeners to the Frank Truatt Morning Show on WTBQ Radio (AM 1110/F... Entertainment 30 Mar 2021 | 03:05
This photo is last year’s Toys for Military Tots Drive with everyone who contributed. It took place pre-pandemic so no one was required to wear masks or keep social distancing. File photo by Roger Gavan. WTBQ launches Fifth annual Toys for Military Tots drive Orange County Radio WTBQ’s fifth annual Toys for Military Tots Drive has begun and everyone is invited to help Santa deliver... Local News 20 Oct 2020 | 11:21
Warwick. Citizen of Year ceremony postponed until COVID restrictions lifted This year’s Warwick Citizen of the Year ceremony, scheduled for Nov. 4 at the Landmark Inn, is being postponed until occupancy... Local News 19 Oct 2020 | 02:41
Leo Kaytes Sr., Frank Truatt and Stan Martin. Provided photo. Frank Truatt is the Citizen of Year WARWICK – Frank Truatt, who 26 years ago purchased and gave new life to a tiny dormant radio station in Florida, N.Y., transforming... Local News 12 Oct 2020 | 11:08
