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Feature Winners: July 16 – July 22, 2024
Albany-Saratoga, NY (Mod) ARCA East: Brownsburg, IN (Sat.) ASCS 360 Sprint: Lakeside, KS (Fri.) Bear Ridge, VT (Sport Mod) Big Diamond, PA (358 Mod) Bridgeport, NJ (Mod Twin 20) (Mod Twin 20) Brockville, ONT (358 Mod) BRP Mod Tour: Mercer, PA (Sat.) Can Am, NY (358 Mod) Chemung,...
Maine man charged with attempted murder of peace officer
BARRYVILLE – An Augusta, Maine man has been charged with aggravated assault on a police officer with a deadly weapon and attempted murder of a peace officer following an incident on the afternoon of July 2. The incident occurred on Route 97 in Barryville when the man, identified as...
Fatal Crash: 37-Year-Old Middletown Man ID'd As Victim In 3-Vehicle Pileup
Orange County resident Sher Singh, of Middletown, died around dd12:05 p.m., Thursday, July 11, during a three-vehicle crash with a tractor-trailer in Sullivan County on Route 155 in the town of Cochecton. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2024...
State trooper fatally shoots Middletown man after chase in Sullivan County
THOMPSON, N.Y. — A state trooper shot and killed a Middletown man after he refused to stop and then struck the officer with his vehicle, causing minor injuries, state police said Tuesday, July 16. Albert Melendez, 32, was being chased by police on Rock Hill Drive in this Sullivan...
Sabrina Ionescu leads short-handed Liberty to 82-74 win against Sun
NEW YORK — No Breanna Stewart or Betnijah Laney-Hamilton? No problem. The Connecticut Sun should’ve known they were in trouble after Sabrina Ionescu began the game with two made 25-footers in the first quarter. If Stephanie White’s squad didn’t get the message by then, Ionescu followed up with a 26-footer that turned into a four-point play after Sun guard Veronica Burton fouled the star while in the shooting motion.
Port Jervis Fire Department: 166 years of volunteer service
Port Jervis Fire Department – 1858 through present. 1858: Officially Chartered, First Chief Elected, First Parade Held. May 11, 1853: The Village of Port Jervis was incorporated. Colonel Samuel Fowler (firefighter, later Civil War soldier) was elected as the village’s first president. July 26, 1907: The Village of...
Goshen School District Hit By Cyberattack
In Orange County, the Goshen Central School District announced on Thursday, July 11, that it was the subject of the ransomware incident. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kurtis Kotes said the district notified law enforcement and is working with cyber security experts to determine the source of the attack and take the necessary steps to repair the problems as quickly as possible.
Latest restaurant inspections: What Middletown restaurants were cited for in June
Orange County restaurant inspection records show five food establishments received five or more violations in June, according to the most recent data released by New York state. An Italian restaurant in Newburgh had three non-critical violations and three critical violations in June, including not keeping food properly refrigerated, improper food...
Law firm opens new office in Goshen
Romano Law PLLC recently announced the opening of its new office in Goshen, led by firm partner David Fish. The Goshen location will specialize in commercial litigation and employment matters and will provide legal services to businesses and professionals in the Hudson Valley region. Romano Law PLLC has offices in...
Orange County D.A. Issues Major Update on Interstate Narcotics Investigation
Back in February news broke regarding a large interstate drug investigation carried out by the Orange County Drug Task Force. Investigators and Task Force agents were focused on the sale of cocaine in and around the Town of Wallkill. Investigators had also worked for multiple months prior making their move towards the end of February.
Sister Mary Maude scores in New York Sire Stake at Monticello
Monticello, NY — While many of the upper echelon New York sired fillies were absent due to competing in the Delvin Miller Memorial over the weekend at The Meadowlands, Sister Mary Maude made short work of a short field Monday afternoon (July 15) in a New York Sire Stake event for 3-year-old trotting fillies at Monticello Raceway.
Higbie Races to Accord Win
ACCORD, NY – Cody Higbie drove his way to the front of the field at the Accord Speedway on Friday night. Higbie took the lead on lap 27 and never looked back to capture the win. Randy Green finished in second, with Travis Green in third. Hunter Lapp and Danny Tyler rounded out the top five.
Rookie Hudson Valley K9 Locates Strangling Suspect on First Day
A four-legged member of the Hudson Valley police force tracked down a potentially dangerous suspect on his first day on the job. Police work isn't easy. That's why officers in the Hudson Valley employ every tool possible to help keep the public safe. Technology like drones and radar are helping to give law enforcement the upper hand, but nothing compares to the talents of a trained K9 when it comes to apprehending a suspect on the run.
34th annual Riverfest set for July 28th in Narrowsburg
NARROWSBURG – There are many events called “Riverfest” across the country, but the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) has been hosting its vibrant street festival for 34 years. This year’s Riverfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 28th on Main Street...
UVA football players help with Monticello Football Clinic
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Over 120 kids showed up Saturday morning at Monticello High School for the fifth annual Monticello Football Clinic. Monticello HS alum Malachi Fields was one of several UVA football players helping coach the kids, who ranged from five to 13 years old. “It’s a free football...
Where Was This “Once Thriving” Bungalow Located in New York?
A once popular vacation spot in New York is looking pretty rough these days. Bungalow colonies were once a very popular thing in New York. At one time, many people would come from the city and enjoy a summer in the beautiful country side in New York. Like all good things that come to end times starting changing and less and less people started to come into the bungalow colonies.
Janith Marchese
Janith Marchese, 85, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, passed peacefully at Trinity Springs Memory Care on July 4, 2024 with family at her side. Born December 30, 1938 to the late John C. and Marie Braun in Ellenville, NY. Jan was raised and schooled in Ellenville, where in 9 grade she met and began dating the love of her life, Frank. They shared 71 years of extreme happiness.
Town of Chester celebrating 225th anniversary with celebration
Town of Chester celebrating 225th anniversary on Saturday. Happening on Saturday in the Town of Chester, a celebration more than two centuries in the making. The town is celebrating its 225th anniversary today. The event includes a car show, live music, vendors, and other fun activities. The evening will be...
Three-vehicle crash in Cochecton results in one death
COCHECTON – A noontime three-vehicle crash on Sullivan County Route 115 in the Town of Cochecton resulted in the death of one of the drivers, State Police said. Troopers said a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2024 Ford 650 Budget rental truck and a 2023 GMC were traveling north of County Route 115 when the Budget truck crossed over into the opposite lane and struck a 2023 Freightliner truck traveling south.
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