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Chester Historical Society’s 2024 exhibit opens Saturday
In celebration of its 60th year, the Chester Historical Society’s 2024 exhibit will highlight the restoration of the 1915 Erie Depot, Chester’s role in the American Revolution and Civil War, and the evolution of local farming industry. Also featured is an exhibit celebrating the 175th birthday of Hambletonian...
Police source: Pursuit ends with suspect shot after hitting trooper with car (GALLERY)
ROCK HILL – A police pursuit early this morning (Tuesday) that began in Ulster County, ended in Sullivan County when the suspect allegedly struck a state trooper who was standing outside his car and other officers opened fire, wounding the man, a law enforcement source told Mid-Hudson News. Police...
Walden Savings Bank announces new hire and promotions
MONTGOMERY – Walden Savings Bank has announced the appointment of three new leaders to its team: John Coughlin as Vice President and Business Development Officer, Crystal Johnson as Vice President and Controller, and Mandy Bosley as Branch Manager of the Washingtonville branch. Coughlin joins Walden Savings Bank with extensive...
Former N.J. Playboy Club slated to become new resort, concert venue
The long-empty former Playboy Club in Sussex County has been sold and is slated to become a new resort, spa and concert venue, according to its new owner. An affiliate of Lockwood, a New York City-based real estate investment and development company, acquired the Vernon property earlier this month, according to company president Charles Everhardt.
Ecumenical Food Pantry launches new website
The Ecumenical Food Pantry of Pike County announced the official launch of its new website, ecumenicalfoodpantry.com. The new website boasts easy navigation through a wealth of information and services. Key features of the new website include:. – “How To” pages on using the pantry, food drives, donations, volunteering, community lunches...
Monster Run Classic in Monticello set for August 4th
MONTICELLO – The Monticello Rotary Club 46th annual Monster Run Classic will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 4th at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello. The proceeds from the 2024 Monster Classic race will benefit the Sullivan County Veterans Coalition and is an event run by Monticello Rotary as part of Sullivan County Patriots Day. The race consists of 5K and 10K running and 5K walk events for the whole family. This course proves to be challenging and is considered by many one of the best run/walk courses in the area.
Orange Bank & Trust hires new trust officer
MIDDLETOWN- Orange Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”), the banking subsidiary of Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company” – Nasdaq: OBT), is pleased to announce that Cynthia Hand, Esq. has joined the Bank’s Trust Services Division as Vice President and Trust Officer in Goshen.
County Executive Neuhaus Signs Resolution to Purchase Maple Avenue Building in Chester
Goshen, N.Y. – On Monday, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus officially signed the resolution, entering into an agreement to purchase the Maple Avenue Building located in the Village of Chester. The future of the building has been under consideration for some time, including a failed referendum in 2019 until on July 2nd, the Orange County Legislature moved the process of acquiring ownership along with a unanimous vote.
Softball Roundup: Liberty High Falls to Muscatine in Regional Final
For the third year in a row Liberty High came up one win shy of a spot at the state tournament. And for the third consecutive season it was Muscatine that denied the Lightning at trip to Fort Dodge. Third-ranked Muscatine scored four runs in the first inning on its...
Sparta Township Council Narrowly Approves 1st Reading of Funding for Master Plan Review
SPARTA, NJ – The first reading of an ordinance to fund the master plan review narrowly passed after much discussion. Ordinance 24-08 was opposed by Josh Hertzberg, supported by Mayor Neill Clark, Deputy Mayor Dean Blumetti and Councilman Dan Chiariello. Councilwoman Christine Quinn abstained. The ordinance provides $300,000 to...
Warwick grad Colby Martin excited to start pro baseball career with Toronto Blue Jays
Up until this point, Colby Martin’s journey in baseball hasn’t been easy. Two-and-a-half years ago, the 2019 Warwick grad had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The hard-throwing pitcher rehabilitated, battled back and agreed to a free agent deal with the San Diego Padres last July, only to see it fall through before signing a contract.
BANK HIRES NEW TRUST OFFICER
Orange Bank & Trust Company, the banking subsidiary of Orange County Bancorp Inc. recently announced that Cynthia Hand, an attorney, has joined the bank’s Trust Services Division as vice president and trust officer in Goshen, New York. “We are delighted to welcome Cynthia to our team,” said Michael Gilfeather,...
Sullivan Correctional Facility marked for closure: What to know
The Sullivan Correctional Facility will close in 2024, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced Thursday. The Fallsburg site is one of two maximum-security state correctional facilities DOCCS marked for closure. The other is Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Washington County. At Sullivan Correctional Facility, 426...
Rockaway man dies from injuries days after Lafayette motorcycle crash
A Rockaway Township man died due to his injuries days after he crashed his motorcycle in Lafayette on the Fourth of July, police said. Timothy Angle, 64, was driving a Victory motorcycle east on Monroe Road around 6 p.m. when he went off the roadway while negotiating a curve, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron.
Judge revokes bail for Willem Spetch, defendant charged in DWI crash that killed Joseph DeVito of Wantagh
A Wantagh man charged with killing a pedestrian in a drunken driving crash found himself back behind bars Wednesday with his bail revoked after prosecutors said they discovered that he skipped a court date for a trip to the liquor store. On Feb. 2, 2023, Willem Specht, 63, was ordered...
Wayne Police Arrest Rock-Throwing, Windshield Smashing, Spitting West Milford Man
AYNE, NJ – It was a scary moment at the Park Wayne Diner this past Saturday night when a man came in, sat down, drank a glass of water before “flipping out,” causing a dangerous scene in the diner, then went outside and started smashing windshields of cars in the parking lot with rocks. Wayne’s finest were called in and were eventually able to locate the suspect and wrestle him down in the middle of the Hamburg Turnpike before taking him into custody.
Couple Owning Salty Chick Restaurant in Beach Haven West Arrested on Drug and Money Laundering Charges
STAFFORD - William and Jennifer Schlette, a couple residing in West Nyack, New York and owners of "The Salty Chick" restaurant in Beach Haven West, were arrested on drug and money laundering charges. William Schlette faces multiple drug offenses, racketeering, money laundering, and deceptive business practices. His wife Jennife Schlette...
McCrabb: VP pick JD Vance not the first to put Middletown in bright national lights
Butler County Auditor Nancy Nix, who lived in Middletown for 23 years and served on the City Council, summed up the national news the best: “This puts Middletown on the map.”. State Rep. Thomas Hall, R-Madison Twp. added it shined the spotlight on Middletown “for all the right reasons.”...
Town celebrates multiple grant wins
The New York State Bridge New York funding program awarded a $1.1 million grant to the town of Monroe for improvements to the culvert on East Mombasha Road. The news was shared during the July 15 Monroe Town Board meeting, where Supervisor Tony Cardone noted that the town received an additional $50,000 grant through Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R-98).
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