The town of Woodbury is looking for a way to deal with beavers like this one. ( Photo by Alicja, Pixabay) Woodbury beaver trouble may require lethal response A beaver is allegedly wreaking havoc on a local reservoir, prompting the town of Woodbury to take action to ensure the water... Local News 06 May 2024 | 02:14
The Crusaders celebrate head coach Steven Brown’s 150th victory as head coach of the boys’ lacrosse team. ( Photo by William Dimmit) MW lacrosse celebrates coach’s 150th win On a beautiful Friday afternoon, April 26, the Monroe-Woodbury Crusaders boys’ varsity lacrosse team hosted the Middletown... Sports 03 May 2024 | 02:57
Kenzie. ( Photo by Bleu’s K-9 Rescue) Pet of the Week: Meet Kenzie Meet Kenzie Bully mix Orange County, NY 2 years old, female, 45 pounds, brown ABOUT Characteristics: Affectionate, athletic, playful,... Pets 01 May 2024 | 03:56
A variety of student art will be on display Friday through Sunday. ( Images provided) District art show featuring K-12 projects kicks off May 3 The much-anticipated annual Monroe-Woodbury District Art Show, featuring senior art major portfolios, kicks off on Friday,... Local News 01 May 2024 | 11:00
MW musicians to perform spring concerts throughout May As the flowers begin to bloom and trees fill with leaves, the students at the Monroe-Woodbury school district will be putting... Local News 01 May 2024 | 10:32
The library’s new pop-up creative studio includes a greenscreen, recording equipment, and more. ( Photo provided) Monroe Free Library launches Small Business Month series May is National Small Business Month, a month dedicated to celebrating and empowering small businesses that have a big impact... Local News 01 May 2024 | 10:02
Cori Exarchakis, #23, slides safely into home in the fourth inning. ( Photo by William Dimmit) Crusaders narrowly beat the Goldbacks in lively league play On a sunny afternoon on Monday, April 29, the Monroe-Woodbury Crusaders varsity softball team traveled up to Newburgh to... Sports 01 May 2024 | 09:49
Susan Pourfar performs on Broadway in Amy Herzog’s “Mary Jane.” ( Photo by Rebecca J. Michelson ) Monroe native Susan Pourfar performs on Broadway Monroe native and Monroe-Woodbury High School alum Susan Pourfar can now be seen in the acclaimed Broadway play “Mary Jane,”... Local News 30 Apr 2024 | 04:33
This large railroad viaduct, known as the Orr Mills Trestle, once spanned the Moodna Creek and Route 32 in Cornwall. However, like much of the Middletown Branch, it has almost entirely vanished today. ( Photo courtesy of Alex Prizgintas ) Learn about the county’s forgotten railroad line At 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3, the Ontario & Western Railway Historical Society will hold a presentation concerning the railway’s... Local News 30 Apr 2024 | 12:50
Sidewalk work announced for North Main The Village of Monroe is currently in the process of replacing sections of curb and sidewalk along North Main Street. The... Local News 30 Apr 2024 | 12:31
Desmond J. Murphy. ( Photo courtesy of SLATE PR) Monroe resident selected as Westminster dog show judge The Westminster Kennel Club has selected Monroe resident Desmond J. Murphy as a judge for the 148th Annual Westminster Kennel... Local News 30 Apr 2024 | 12:10
The Sterling Forest Pollinator Committee will be offering greeting cards and native plants for sale at the event. ( Photo provided) Orange-Dutchess Garden Club hosts planting event at Sterling Forest Pollinator Meadow The Orange-Dutchess Garden Club is hosting a “Plant, Clean and Play” event at the Sterling Forest State Park Pollination... Local News 30 Apr 2024 | 11:56
Water billing move estimated to save taxpayers $6K, says mayor The village of Woodbury has changed its water billing schedule from quarterly to tri-annually. This decision, according to... Local News 29 Apr 2024 | 01:00
‘Too stressful’: why some students are saying no thanks to standardized tests As students across the tristate region sharpened pencils - or, increasingly, fired up computers - in preparation for multiple... Local News 02 May 2024 | 11:23
Woodbury’s Independence Day celebration secured Concerns over public safety prompted the town of Woodbury to examine insurance issues regarding the use of fireworks during... Local News 25 Apr 2024 | 04:51