"Allow your children to play, everything should be fun." — Martha Dubensky, GAIT Equine Assisted Services, Milford, Pa. Photo by Sammie Finch A mother’s touch Local News 08 May 2024 | 10:35
Mabel Roy (left) and Linda Gallup marching in New Jersey protesting the separation of immigrant children from their parents. “Can’t do the walking that much anymore like I was,” Roy said. “So I go the postcard route or letter to the editor route.” Surprise! You wrote a letter to the newspaper Between Jan. 2 and Jan. 5, Straus News received nine very similar letters to the editor, warning against the dangers of a... Local News 22 Jan 2024 | 01:56
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
Sam Kroeger ( Kroeger leading Rutgers’ women’s soccer team Sam Kroeger, a graduate of West Milford High School is a junior midfielder and forward for the Rutgers University (New Brunswick... Sports 26 Sep 2022 | 02:16
Greenwood Lake man indicted on charges of polluting lake Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced on Monday that a New York man was indicted by a state grand jury for... Police & Fire 03 May 2022 | 12:02
RS Landscaping LLC firewood ( Photo by Rob Scheuermann) ‘Wood-burning heat is cheap, but it kills’: Architect and others weigh alternatives As prices for natural gas, propane and oil soar, many turn to old-fashioned wood to heat their homes. But there’s a problem.... Local News 22 Mar 2022 | 01:06
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
Anna Kamrowski Anna Kamrowski Anna Kamrowski of Florida, N.Y., entered into rest on Friday, December 17, 2021. She was 93. The daughter of the late John... Obituaries 17 Dec 2021 | 01:07
Connie Bruning Connie Bruning, a lifelong resident of Pine Island, died peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020, at Valley View Nursing Home... Obituaries 21 Nov 2021 | 01:29
President Abraham Lincoln issued his Proclamation of Thanksgiving on Oct. 3, 1863. Photo source: The White House. Proclamation of Thanksgiving A Proclamation The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful... Columns 19 Nov 2021 | 04:05
George N. Laurence In the early hours of Sunday, Sept., 12, 2021, George N. Laurence of Florida, N.Y., lost his battle with chronic lung disease.... Obituaries 14 Sep 2021 | 06:29
Adele L. Lekoski Adele L. Lekoski of Charlotte, N.C., and formerly of Warwick, New York, and Berlin, Maryland, entered into rest on Nov. 30,... Obituaries 02 Aug 2021 | 02:17
Leighann McPartland has gotten freelancing gigs since graduating college last May, like painting this mural at a cafe in Chester. But she’s striking out on her job search in the artistic field, and has been regretting her choice of major in fine art and art history. Photo provided. The unemployed: ‘I really don’t want to pump gas’ “I’m antsy to get to work, but I don’t want to go back to the retail jobs I’ve done,” said Leighann McPartland, 24, of Pine... Home 01 Jun 2021 | 01:38
The Pendletons with their newest addition, Nanook. ( Jenine Pendleton) A godsend, a ‘pow,’ and a chance to pay it forward Millions of Americans whose livelihoods were upended by the pandemic needed their stimulus money for bare bones basics like... Home 04 Feb 2021 | 05:22
Alice Jane Zis Alice Jane Zis of Florida, N.Y., entered into rest on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. She was 92 years old. The daughter of James... Obituaries 22 Jan 2021 | 01:49
