The Warwick Volunteer Fire Department assembled with local officials, members of the Police Department, volunteer emergency services men and women and members of the community at the 9/11 Memorial Monument in Veterans Memorial Park in the Village of Warwick on Sun., Sept. 11 for a Remembrance Ceremony honoring the fallen … Continue reading →
The Greenwood Lake Volunteer Fire Department, local officials, service members and people from throughout the community gathered at the Greenwood Lake Firehouse on Sun., Sept. 11. The memorial ceremony honored the lives of the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice during the tragic 9/11 terror attacks on … Continue reading →
Members of the St. Peter Lutheran Church hosted a picnic on Patriot Day, Sun., Sept. 11 at the Pine Island Park to honor those who have served in the military and first responders. The church usually holds its annual picnic the Sunday after Labor Day. This year, Pastor Tim … Continue reading →
The Village of Warwick has been decorated with teal ribbons in honor of this September’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. “Turn the Towns Teal” is a national campaign with the mission to spread awareness of Ovarian Cancer while reminding everyone of its symptoms. Kathy Colquhoun spearheaded the efforts. Every year she … Continue reading →
Participants in the 25th annual Carol McManus Memorial Run this year included families, individuals, friends and members of the Warwick Valley High School cross country team. The annual Labor Day race is sponsored by the Warwick Lions Club. Some participants say they run to achieve their personal best while others … Continue reading →
The ninth annual Onion Eating Contest, sponsored by the Pine Island Chamber of Commerce, held at the Polish Legion of American Veterans’ Pavilion on Sun., Sept. 4 was not a tearful experience for the participants. There was nothing to cry about, just fun and smiles. Of the six contestants who … Continue reading →
Join members of the Warwick Fire Department on Sun., Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 60 Forester Ave., Warwick, by the September 11 Memorial Monument for a remembrance ceremony. Seven Warwick residents were killed during the attacks on the World Trade Center and the … Continue reading →
The Pine Island Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Year. Letters of nomination should include the candidate’s name and a description of his or her credentials. The primary criterion for nomination should be service to the community during the past year, or over a … Continue reading →
Sabrina Rice donated zippered cosmetics bags to Todd van Minter of Orange County Safe Homes as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award Project. Sabrina, from Girl Scout Troop 756, held a workshop to help build self-esteem and confidence for young teen girls called “A Beautiful You.” The workshop was … Continue reading →
Brittany Mazzi, of Greenwood Lake, completed her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouts. Mazzi worked with the Greenwood Lake Food Pantry and the Warwick Valley Humane Society to complete her project, which included holding a bake sale to raise money for supplies which she … Continue reading →
The Sugar Loaf United Methodist Church, located at 1387 Kings Hwy. in Sugar Loaf, will celebrate its 100th Anniversary Church Fair on Sat., Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout its history, the annual Church Fair has always been a day to visit with friends … Continue reading →
In honor of the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Amity Foundation for Healing with Horses will hold a yard sale on Sat., Sept. 10 and Sun., Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 44 Amity Rd. in Warwick. All proceeds will … Continue reading →
