High schools in Middletown and Newburgh, N.Y., purchased Yondr pouches for all students in attempt to curb the negative effects of cell phone use in school. Photo: Yondr. As screen time soars, high schools turn to Yondr bags and phone cubbies Should schools ban cell phone use among students? In a survey completed by more than 600 local readers, 73% said yes. But... Local News 12 Jan 2024 | 06:04
Data source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services A look at local COVID data as updated vaccines arrive As cold and flu season approaches, COVID-19 is on the rise nationwide. The most prevalent variant, EG.5 (nicknamed “Eris”)... Local News 18 Sep 2023 | 01:09
Noah’s Park co-owner Rebecca Vives, 82, after her case was dismissed on April 17. She is on oxygen and has a single lung. What we know happened at Noah’s Park; why it happened is hard to explain Seven months after the seizure of dozens of allegedly neglected animals from Noah’s Park Retreat in the Town of Goshen, the... Local News 03 May 2023 | 10:00
Amber Vitoulis and the impressive sash of badges she’s collected along the years. (Photo provided) Don’t worry, they’ve got Thin Mints: Supply chain shortages hit the Girl Scouts It’s finally March, and you know that that means. No, I don’t mean March Madness or Saint Patrick’s Day. Ladies and gentlemen,... Local News 16 Mar 2022 | 11:51
In a survey of over 180 local long haulers, fatigue, brain fog, and cough were the most common symptoms. Graphic by Christina Scotti. Covid long haulers battle exhaustion — and more than a dozen other symptoms The Rev. Dr. Rhonda Myers, a pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Goshen, N.Y., said she used to wake up in the morning... Local News 10 Mar 2022 | 12:05
Water color extravaganza: 55 works from North East Watercolor Society Styles from tight representational to loose use of brush and water is demonstrated in still lifes, land and seascapes, portraits,... Entertainment 09 Feb 2022 | 06:41
Colleen Kelly and her husband, Michael Caravaglia, started omitting alcohol in January before it was cool; they’ve been doing Dry January for ten years. A month without booze? Locals give it a shot Retired school counselor Kerri Yezuit knows how to keep a New Year’s resolution. She quit smoking cold turkey on Jan. 1,... Local News 24 Jan 2022 | 02:10
William A. Weimann Jr. William A. Weimann Jr. of Middletown, formerly of Florida, N.Y., entered into rest on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. He was 85. Obituaries 06 Dec 2021 | 12:58
Brews and barbecue at Equilibrium Science-backed brews and barbecue At Equilibrium, they’ve got beer down to a science. Brewmaster and co-owner Pete Oates, an MIT grad and environmental engineer,... Local News 10 Sep 2021 | 12:51
From left: Members of the Orange County NY Libertarian Party, Robert Cocomellow, Mathew Bathrick, and Pietro S. Geraci, wearing the flag, circulating a petition to tell New Windsor to not opt out of recreational cannabis sales and distribution on Aug. 21 at New Windsor Community Day. Photo provided. Do we want a bud shop in our town? Part II Now that recreational marijuana is the law of the land in five states from New Jersey to Maine, towns and villages across... Local News 24 Aug 2021 | 11:48
A sketch of the Pine Island Clemson Bros Brewery, which is set to open next summer. Clemson Bros. Brewery continues to expand Clemson Bros. Brewery is expanding to Pine Island. Owner Kenan Porter, a fourth-generation Warwick resident, plans to have... Home 23 Aug 2021 | 08:33
Immaculée Ilibagiza, who survived the Rwandan Genocide in 1994, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Orange County Leadership Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at The Barn at Villa Venezia in Middletown. Photo provided by Orange County Executive’s Office. Immaculée Ilibagiza has a story to share Immaculée Ilibagiza, who survived the Rwandan Genocide in 1994, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Orange County... Home 22 Aug 2021 | 04:36
Amelia Moller with the 10-month-old mini-dachshund, mini-Australian shepherd mix she and her husband named Fogarty or "Fogs." Fogs was adopted from a shelter in Tennessee. Provided photos. ‘There is always ... something else that ... needs your help’ At the height of the pandemic, two Harvard teachers drove to the Goshen Humane Society to pick up a Beagle the shelter had... Local News 22 Aug 2021 | 03:52
What’s next for newspapers as COVID news cycle fades The Press & Journal, a weekly paper covering Middletown, a small town near Pennsylvania’s capital, folded in July 2020 because... Columns 21 Jul 2021 | 05:30
Our fireworks fantasy is Fido’s nightmare Mike Stura operates Skylands Animal Sanctuary in Wantage, N.J. When it comes to farm animals, you name it, he’s rescued it,... Home 01 Jul 2021 | 06:16
