New scholarship available for military dependents The Committee for Families of War Veterans recently announced the Honor Salute Scholarship, a new scholarship to be awarded... News 15 Apr 2024 | 02:36
USN retired Captain Robert J. “Pete” Petry will be honored during the gala. Rumshock Veterans Foundation to hold annual gala April 25 On April 25, 2024 the Rumshock Veterans Foundation will hold its Third Annual Gala Cocktail Party at the Osiris Country Club... Home 29 Mar 2024 | 03:57
Rep. Pat Ryan presents the Rumshock Veterans Foundation with a check for $1 million. ( Photo courtesy the office of Rep. Pat Ryan) Rumshock Veterans Foundation wins $1 million for veteran housing Congressman Pat Ryan (D-18) this week announced that $1 million in federal funding will go toward the Rumshock Veterans Foundation... Local News 25 Mar 2024 | 02:09
Hospice to hold ‘thank you’ ceremony in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Veterans Committee will host its fourth annual “thank you” and memorial ceremony in... News 19 Mar 2024 | 12:21
Veterans exposed to toxins, other hazards now eligible for VA health care Earlier this month, the federal Veterans Affairs (VA) office announced that all veterans who were exposed to toxins and other... News 12 Mar 2024 | 05:56
L-R: David Weber of Stone Furniture, Commissioner Matthew Osterberg, Veterans Affairs Director Jesiah Schrader, Joe Barth of VetStock, and Veterans Affairs Deputy Director Karen Olson. ( Photo courtesy of Pike County) Pike County Veterans Affairs Office relocates to Shohola Business Center After several months of transitioning to its new space, the Pike County Veterans Affairs Office (VA) is now fully operational... Local News 30 Jan 2024 | 10:37
Participate in a meditative drum circle with fellow veterans and their families starting this February. ( Photo courtesy of GAIT) GAIT offers two new services for veterans and their families GAIT Equine Assisted Services recently announced a free Community Drum Circle for veterans and their families the organization’s... Local News 10 Jan 2024 | 01:37
Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship’s veteran equine retreats help veterans master coping skills and improve their mental health. ( Photo courtesy CFOS) Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship wins CFOS grant The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan (CFOS) has announced the recipients of its 2023 Make a Difference grants.... Local News 15 Dec 2023 | 11:12
Vet Centers I remember when the Middletown Vet Center first opened in 2008. I read about it in the Times Herald Record. I thought, thank... Letters to the Editor 15 Nov 2023 | 09:46
Orange County launches Veterans Treatment Court The past week, Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta joined County Court Judge Craig Brown for the opening of Orange County’s... Police & Fire 14 Nov 2023 | 04:38
Sen Skoufis announces the passage of his bill expanding state park access for local veterans at Bear Mountain State Park. Skoufis announces free state parks access for all New York veterans and Gold Star families Senator James Skoufis (D-42) joined the Palisades Interstate Park Commission and local veterans to announce Governor Kathy... News 14 Nov 2023 | 03:28
George M. Hickey with his wife Jose and daughter Bertha Ann at five years old. The ultimate sacrifice: George M. Hickey, family hero Thinking about family and history I wrote a lot about my family and friends and stories about my connections to many who... Letters to the Editor 10 Nov 2023 | 01:53
County Executive Neuhaus presents a certificate of recognition to Norman Gallagher at St. Josephs Place at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis.Gallagher is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Neuhaus visits veterans at St. Josephs Place long term care facility Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus visited St. Josephs Place at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis and... Local News 09 Nov 2023 | 04:56
Pike County participates in Operation Green Light In honor of Veterans Day, the Pike County Administrative Building, Courthouse and Veterans Affairs Office will be illuminated... Local News 08 Nov 2023 | 03:08
U.S. Army veteran Giovanni Batista still wants to make this Bushkill residence his home, despite the challenges he’s faced. Local veteran shares struggles with housing, support In Bushkill, one resident is voicing concerns over housing challenges that impact veterans and individuals with disabilities.... Local News 08 Nov 2023 | 01:32