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Neuhaus signs deal to buy old Chester High School building for $1
GOSHEN – Orange County government is now the owner of the former Chester High School building on Maple Avenue in the village. The county legislature earlier this month approved the purchase for $1. The building, constructed in 1947, has been unused since Orange-Ulster BOCES vacated it in 2019. County...
Grey Towers to feature programs on design, preservation, lace art, and more
Grey Towers recently announced some thought-provoking and entertaining program coming this Sunday, July 14. Beginning at noon, bring your blankets, chairs and a picnic and enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Grey Towers grounds. Self-guided tours of Grey Towers mansion are scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. at a discounted rate of $5.
Wallkill Reportedly Holding Public Hearing About Speedway In New York
Middletown, New York, and the Town of Wallkill are all buzzing this week over an upcoming meeting of the Town of Wallkill Planning Board. It appears that at the next meeting, they will be introducing something that will lead to the discontinuation of the Orange County Fair Speedway. According to...
Own an Ice Cream Shop in the Hudson Valley’s Smallest Village
An adorable ice cream shop in the tiniest village in the Hudson Valley just went on the market. Is this a sign to change professions?. Have you always dreamed of finally quitting that job and doing something fun with your life? I've always had a fantasy of opening up an ice cream shop. One of my very first jobs was pulling cones at a frozen custard stand and I don't think anything I've ever done since has been half as enjoyable.
Milford Community House celebrates 100 years of public use
The historic Milford Community House, at the intersection of Broad and Harford Streets in Milford Borough achieved a milestone on July 1: the 100th anniversary of the deed signing, which transferred ownership of the property from the Pinchot family to the Milford Community House Board of Directors, expressly for public purposes.
Big Plans For Badly Rundown School in the Hudson Valley
Orange County Government Officials recently announced a big purchase the county made to benefit residents. It's never great to see a rundown building, especially one that was once a school.There's always a sadness and a sense of nostalgia when you see an empty building and you can't help but picture all the people that must have been there or the memories that the place holds.
Port Jervis Rotary names new president
The Port Jervis Rotary Club recently announced a change in leadership. Howard Kuperman has officially handed the gavel over to incoming President Joe Neenan for the 2024-2025 Rotary year. Rotary service projects include eradicating polio, providing shelter tents for families that lose their homes to natural disasters, youth exchange, gifting...
Above and beyond: Here are Goshen's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Goshen High School selected Norah Staunton and Grant Moore. Here are their profiles:. Norah Staunton. GPA: 102.62. Class Rank: 1st decile. Varsity Sports: Tennis. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society; World Language Honor Society;...
Restrictions on Route 23 in Wantage will last into fall. Here's what NJ DOT plans
The state Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced part of Route 23 northbound in Wantage would be closed as the agency embarks on a monthslong project on the highway. The shutdown was to begin at 9 a.m. at mile post 45.2, according to the department. The travel lane and shoulder were expected to be completely closed until 3 p.m.
Maine doctor with misconduct history identified as the person shot by New York police
The New York State Police recently identified the man who was shot and injured as a central Maine doctor with a record of infractions and license suspensions. The doctor had his license suspended in 2021 for granting COVID-19 vaccine exemptions to over 100 healthcare workers he had not examined or seen.
The Milford Jazz Fest entertains this weekend
Milford Hospitality Group will be bringing back the annual Milford Jazz Festival July 12 to 14. The three-day event promises an array of talented performers, Including the Royal Bopsters with special guest Ronny Whyte; Barry Bryson and Swing Street, featuring vocalists Amy London and Jeanne O’Connor; young pianist Esteban Castro; Nancy and Spencer Reed; plus more great jazz artists!
Borscht Belt Festival Weekend coming up
ELLENVILLE – The second annual Borscht Belt Fest will commence on Friday, July 26 in the Village of Ellenville. It will coincide with the installation of a historical marker at Resnick Park next to the Catskills Borscht Belt Museum, at 90 Canal Street. The museum and the fest celebrate...
Orange Bank & Trust Company announces retirement of EVP, Michael Coulter, as Chief Lending Officer
MIDDLETOWN- Orange Bank & Trust Company announced today that Michael Coulter will retire from the role of Chief Lending Officer (CLO), effective July 1, 2024. He will continue as an Executive of the Bank, in a part-time position, as Strategic Lending Relationship Officer, managing top client relationships as well as business development in the Mid-Hudson Valley market.
Man Shot By New York Police Was Maine Doctor With Past Misbehaviour
The New York State Police have identified the man who was shot and injured last week as a doctor from central Maine. This doctor has a history of infractions and license suspensions, with the latest occurring in 2021. He was found to have granted COVID-19 vaccine exemptions to over 100 healthcare workers without properly examining them.
Kindred Spirts presents Freelance Nun and Weird Uncle
Kindred Spirts Arts Programs will present two ensembles, Free Lance Nun and Weird Uncle, Saturday, July 20 at 5:30 p.m. under the open-air Pool Pavilion at the Grey Towers National Historic Site. The two distinct groups will perform a mixture of medieval and newly composed English and American troubadour songs,...
Mid-Hudson Valley sites among top wellness, meditation centers in USA Today 10Best list
Two mid-Hudson Valley wellness centers have been named among the best in the country. USA TODAY's recent 10Best Readers' Choice Awards ranked hot springs, meditation centers, spa resorts, wellness retreat centers and yoga retreat centers across the country. While the Hudson Valley has several centers dedicated to meditation, taking time...
Top 5 things to do this weekend in SW FL: Mango festival returns to Pine Island
Looking for some entertainment in Southwest Florida? Here are five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including Tampa blues-rocker Damon Fowler and Pine Island mango festival MangoMania. Plus we look at what's ahead in the coming weeks: Cirque du Soleil, Netflix magician/comedian Justin Willman and more. ...
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