As the school year comes to a close, I would like to offer thanks to the many volunteers who help our community’s kids beyond the regular schooling activities. Specifically, I would like to thank the volunteers of our Teen Center and Open Gym basketball program led by Theresa Finn … Continue reading →
The Warwick Valley Dispatch, which dates back to 1885 when it was started by George F. Ketchum, has remained in the same family since its first printing. The paper has always provided excellent coverage of local news and events and continues to be a true “Hometown” newspaper. Printed … Continue reading →
Story by Sara Paul Dozens of families gathered at the Warwick Valley Community Center on Sun., Jun. 23 to enjoy a day of outdoor family fun. The afternoon event kicked off with a bike parade in the Village of Warwick and attendees finished at the Warwick Community Center. Kids … Continue reading →
Story by A.J. Arias The Florida Union Free School District announced during their meeting on Thurs., Jun. 20 that a deal had been reached between the District and the teacher’s union. Contract negotiations ended just a week before the deadline after an impasse was declared in March requiring a … Continue reading →
The following, transcribed by Amy Feldner Lawlor, was published in the May 20, 1942 issue of the Warwick Valley Dispatch. Joe Jackson, beloved comedian and distinguished throughout the theatrical realm for his “tramp: bicycle act for more than forty years stood in the wings of the Roxy Theatre at … Continue reading →
On any given summer weekend, the Railroad Green is filled with the sounds of music, laughter, children – a summer evening in Warwick and all the activities as well as the beauty that surrounds us makes me smile, makes me glad I live here. This past Sunday the … Continue reading →
Fourteen students from the Holy Rosary Church Religious Education program in Greenwood Lake recently received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Pictured (front row, from left) are: Taylor Tuhy, Charlie Figueroa, Mary Tobin, Austen Browning, Benjamin Pitiger, Ava Schradin, & Andrew Wark; (second row, from left): altar server Sebastian Trazino, … Continue reading →
The Warwick Valley Central School District and the Warwick Art Club Booster recently sponsored the 10th Annual Integrated K-12 “Art Rocks” art show and chair auction at the Warwick High School. A Newspaper Dress Fashion Show, created by talented Fashion Design students, was also held. The … Continue reading →
The Greenwood Lake Elementary School’s second and third grades Drama Club performed the play ‘Off Their Rockers’ to a packed house of spectators. The story takes place in a senior center where all is quiet and calm; that is, until the Center Director decides to use music and … Continue reading →
Greenwood Lake Bagels, Inc., located at 93 Windermere Ave. in Greenwood Lake, will celebrate its second anniversary with a ribbon-cutting, followed by a reception, on Mon., Jul. 8 at 11 a.m. The ribbon cutting will be hosted by the Greenwood Lake Chamber of Commerce and the Warwick Valley … Continue reading →
New bird nest boxes, an informational bird StoryWalk, and a touch board art piece featuring bird images and songs offers a multi-sensory birding experience on the beautiful grounds of the Albert Wisner Public Library (AWPL) in Warwick. This successful collaboration by the Albert Wisner Public Library (AWPL), generous … Continue reading →
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Mon., Jun. 24, the summer program registration begins at the Greenwood Lake Public Library, located at 79 Waterstone Rd. in Greenwood Lake. As far as the programs themselves, Thurs., July 12 will feature Francine Evans and Joel Zelnick who will present “This Is … Continue reading →
