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Mayor comes out against short-term rentals
It’s still just in the discussion phase but Chester Village Mayor Christopher Battiato proclaimed at this week’s village board meeting that he opposes short-term rentals in the village of Chester. At last month’s meeting, Trustee Alan Battiato said the same thing. That makes two out of five board members on record supporting the ban of short-term rentals.
Second Upper Delaware River Drowning in a Week
New York State Police have released the identity of the man who drowned in the Upper Delaware River on Sunday as Chirag Pratel, a 37-year-old Bensalem, PA, man. His death is the second drowning on the river in a week. On June 29, 24-year-old Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes of Ocean County, NJ drowned near Milford, PA.
Pike Children & Youth Services Annual ‘Back to School’ Event to Help Prepare Families for Upcoming School Year
Pike County Children and Youth Services (CYS) will hold its annual Back to School Event to help prepare students and families for the upcoming school year by providing backpacks and other useful school supplies including folders, notebooks, glue sticks, pencils and crayons. The success of previous events inspired the agency...
Impractical Jokers are coming to Bethel Woods. What stars say to expect at the show.
On Friday, July 19, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is hosting the iconic comedy trio Impractical Jokers, who are bringing "The DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE Tour" to the Mid-Hudson Valley. The first episode of Impractical Jokers aired Dec. 15, 2011 — featuring James "Murr" Murray, Sal Vulcano and...
Catholic Charities Golf for Charity Outing set for September 16th
MIDDLETOWN – Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster is now accepting reservations for its annual Golf for Charity Outing on Monday, September 16th at West Hills Country Club in Middletown. The event raises funds to support the not-for-profit human service agency’s mission to provide help and create hope...
Last-minute tickets to see Jason Mraz perform in Upstate NY
Jason Mraz, best known for hits like “I’m Yours” and “I Won’t Give Up,” is bringing his 2024 “The Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride” tour to Upstate New York for two concerts. Mraz will perform at the Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing...
Chester eight-graders advance to high school
On June 24, 2024, Chester Academy celebrated the eighth graders who will be attending high school in the fall. Students excitedly filed into their seats, being applauded and honored by faculty, family members, and friends as “Pomp and Circumstance” played. Chester Academy Principal John Flanagan opened the ceremony...
Review: Willie Nelson Delivers Strong, Emotional Performance at Outlaw Music Festival Tour Show in Bethel, New York
Willie Nelson was back in the saddle again for the July 6 edition of the Outlaw Music Festival tour, which took place at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, New York. The country legend had missed the first eight performances of the trek due to illness, but Nelson was able to perform at his 4th of July Picnic event in Camden, New Jersey, before officially rejoining the tour two days later.
Honor Society students work to fight food insecurity
Prior to the end of the school year, Chester Academy’s National Junior Honor Society shared the work they had done as part of their service campaign in support of the Chester Food Pantry. According to the school district, the students collected 86 crockpots and recipe books, along with $750,...
Long-derelict psyche campus may see new life
Senator James Skoufis (D-42), Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D-100), City of Middletown Mayor Joseph M. DeStefano, and local stakeholders on Monday gathered for a signing ceremony of property transfer documents, officially shifting ownership of the long-derelict portion of the Middletown Psychiatric Center Campus to the city. The transfer includes 33 acres and 13 buildings. According to an announcement through Skoufis’s office, the deal was more than 10 years in the making.
Route 23 northbound to be closed Wednesday
Route 23 northbound is scheduled to be closed Wednesday, July 10 as a slope reinforcement project begins in Wantage. From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the travel lane and shoulder on Route 23 northbound are scheduled to be closed north of County Route 519 at milepost 42.5. The closure will...
CUFSD announces new technology director
The Chester Union Free School District recently announced that Daniel Svarczkopf has been selected as the district’s new director of data and technology management. According to the school district, Svarczkopf has experience in cybersecurity, network configuration, data compliance and instructional leadership. He also has a history of enhancing security systems and surveillance hardware for improved school safety. Additional experience includes analyzing student assessment data and “effectively communicating insights to administration, teachers, staff, and parents to improve student learning outcomes,” the school district shared.
Fishing contest Saturday in Wantage
The 2024 fishing contest sponsored by Wantage Recreation will be Saturday, July 13 at the Lake Neepaulin beach. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the contest begins at 9 a.m. Final weigh-in is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for children age 10 and younger and those age...
Special education teacher named Employee of the Year
During its June 12 meeting, the Chester Union Free School District Board of Education announced Donna Hart as the district’s Employee of the Year for 2023-2024. “As an integral part of our Special Education office, Ms. Hart touches the lives of countless Chester students every day,” the school district stated. “Please join us in applauding her for this well-deserved honor, and for the commitment to our students that she exhibits in everything she does. Thank you, Ms. Hart, and congratulations!”
NAACP Middletown Branch to hold inaugural youth cookout
The Middletown Chapter of the NAACP recently announced a free event open to anyone interested in learning more about this revitalized chapter and its plans to increase youth engagement. The community event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on July 28 in Circleville Park (off Route 302 in...
Pet of the Week: Meet Seymour
Characteristics: Seymore is still a baby at only 6-8 months old. He’s good with kids, cats, and dogs! Will you give this puppy his forever home?. Health: Neutered, up to date on shots, microchipped. Good in a home with:. Kids. Cats. Dogs. Adopt Seymour at:. Pike County Humane Society.
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