To show support of its Police Department, the Village of Warwick had their Department of Public Works paint a blue line on Railroad Ave. on Wed., Oct. 12. The Village had received some requests from citizens to have a blue line painted in the Village. Mayor Michael Newhard said that the … Continue reading →
Warwick Valley High School (WVHS) students in STEM (science, technology, engineering & math) classes had an opportunity to visit SUNY Orange’s Middletown campus, and learn about its STEM majors, programs and classes. WVHS STEM teachers accompanied the student groups on their visits. James Sciarra brought students from his Introduction to … Continue reading →
At this year’s Warwick Children’s Book Festival, presented by the Albert Wisner Public Library, excitement radiated from Railroad Ave. On Sat., Oct. 8, children of all ages, and adults, came out to meet this year’s line-up of authors, share laughs and get their books signed. The festival brought together over … Continue reading →
The Richard Jacob Rudy Memorial Fund with host “Colors 4 A Cure,” a 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser, on Sat., Oct. 15. All proceeds will benefit the RJR Memorial Fund, a 501c3 non-profit organization, whom will in turn donate to local families and individuals being affected by cancer. At the “Colors 4 … Continue reading →
The Warwick Valley High School Drama Club, in a move away from more contemporary shows, will present two shows in its 2016-2017 season. This fall the club will present Billy st. John’s “Murder’s in the Heir,” a good old-fashioned murder mystery with a twist. Each night the audience will decide the … Continue reading →
Florida resident Bob Grawi officially transferred ownership of a Gravikord, one of his original instruments, to the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art on Thurs., Sept. 15. The new American harp, invented by Grawi, will be featured in the museum’s new musical instrument gallery when it re-opens in early 2017. … Continue reading →
The Warwick Children’s Book Festival, sponsored by the Albert Wisner Public Library, will be held on Sat., Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Railroad Ave. in Warwick. The rain location for the festival and the concert is the Park Avenue Elementary School, located at 10 Park Ave. … Continue reading →
Story by Jennifer O’Connor A slew of questions on a variety of topics were asked by residents to Warwick Police Officers at the “Coffee With a Cop” event on Thurs., Sept. 29 at the Wickham Woodland Manor in Warwick. The topics ranged from the heroin epidemic to rumors of Ninjas … Continue reading →
There was a heavy police presence in the Village of Florida and at S.S. Seward Institute this morning after a threat was made on social media that a clown was at S.S. Seward Institute. Superintendent Jan Jehring posted a letter on the School District website about the incident. The letter … Continue reading →
Applefest, traditionally held on the first Sunday in October, began in 1989 and is sponsored by the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce. This year’s event, held on Sun., Oct. 2, attracted huge crowds and offered free musical entertainment on several stages, a carnival for children, pony rides, a Farmers’ Market, … Continue reading →
Story by Jennifer O’Connor Large crowds and traffic congestion in Town during Applefest on Sun., Oct. 2 is not unexpected for Warwick residents. But, Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton said at the Warwick Town Board meeting on Thurs., Sept. 22, that there may be heavier traffic than anticipated on Rte. 17A … Continue reading →
Members of the of the Warwick Fire Department proudly stand beside the trophies they brought home from the Middletown Fire Parade on Sat., Sept. 10. The Excelsior Hose Company earned Best Overall Marching Unit & Best Appearing Pumper over 10 years at the parade. The Color Guard also led the company … Continue reading →
