Last year about 3,800 wreaths were placed. ( Photo courtesy of Orange County) Wreaths Across America ceremony slated for Dec. 14. Orange County Veterans Cemetery will be hosting Wreaths Across America on December 14 at noon. The annual event has volunteers... Local News 04 Dec 2024 | 08:10
Free movie showings for local veterans To honor local veterans, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and Veterans Service Agency (VSA) Director Christian Farrell... Entertainment 26 Nov 2024 | 08:10
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
‘It’s okay to not be okay’ with PTSD Drill Sergeant First Class Alexander Stewart of Warwick is on a personal mission to ease the mental pains of others with... Letters to the Editor 16 Oct 2024 | 11:13
Destiny Hallenback with Orange County Legislator Barry Cheney, Rumshock Vice President Peter Hall, Florida Mayor Daniel Harter Jr., State Sen. James Skoufis, State Assemblyman Karl Brabenec, Warwick Town Supervisor Jesse Dwyer, and Greenwood Lake Mayor Tom Howley. ( Photo courtesy of Peter Lyons Hall) Elected officials serve dinner at third annual Rumshock Foundation event Recognizing that it takes more than a village to address the housing needs of veterans in Orange County, elected officials... Local News 02 Oct 2024 | 08:41
Supervisor’s corner The Town of Warwick Friendly Visitor Program is seeking volunteers for their town-wide programs. The Warwick Friendly Visitor... Letters to the Editor 22 Jul 2024 | 02:17
Thanks to all HERo supporters On behalf of the entire HERoes in Deed Board of Directors, I’d like to express our deep gratitude to all the people, businesses... Letters to the Editor 03 Jul 2024 | 10:44
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
Lt. Col. Jaimie Leonard. ( Photo provided) ‘HERo’ run returns June 8 honoring local vet killed in action On June 8, the HERoes In Deed 5k or 10k run/walk will take place at Warwick Valley Middle School starting at 9 a.m. The run... Local News 31 May 2024 | 12:31
Several student musicians performed for the veterans who attended this annual event. ( Photo by Ed Bailey) WVMS holds annual veterans breakfast On Wednesday, May 22, the Warwick Valley Middle School held its annual “Veterans Breakfast” on the lawn and pavilion behind... Local News 28 May 2024 | 03:00
‘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
GWL American Legion CDR Walter Kittle, left, and Joe Braskey, VSO Liason to SAR, hold the SAR flag after Braskey presented the flag to Kittle. ( Photo by Ed Bailey) American Legion holds suicide awareness flag ceremony On Sunday, May 19, a Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance (SAR) flag ceremony was held at the Greenwood Lake Arthur... Local News 21 May 2024 | 11:12
L-R: Rotary President Neil Sinclair; Meg Boyce, VP of programs and services at Hudson Valley Alzheimer’s Association; Sandra Cassese, CEO of Hospice of Orange and Sullivan County; Christian Farrell, director of the Veteran Service Agency of Orange County; Don McFarland, elder statesman of the veteran community; and Warwick Town Supervisor Jesse Dwyer. ( Photo by Ed Bailey) Warwick VFW, Rotary hosts veterans’ luncheon On Tuesday, May 7, a luncheon was held at the Warwick American Legion Post 214 for members and their wives. Members from... Local News 13 May 2024 | 12:05
BSA Troop 45 during a cleanup event. ( Photos provided) BSA Troop 45 serves the Warwick community Boy Scout Troop 45 and their scouts like to help their community. “To help other people at all times” is part of the Scout... Local News 10 May 2024 | 10:27
