Braeden Ross (at the piano) with several “It’s Today“ cast members. ( Photo provided) Music to the ears at Marsh Hall The multi-talented college student Braedon Ross is back in his fourth appearance as the Presby Players’ musical director... Entertainment 06 Aug 2025 | 02:48
Letter to the Editor: Hate is hate To the Editor: I agree with a recent letter to the editor about hate speech and discrimination, but it seems to miss the bigger... Letters to the Editor 05 Aug 2025 | 03:51
Operation Toy Train photo by Rudy Garbely Toy Train donation events to begin in November The annual Operation Toy Train project, which is dedicated to running special trains throughout the United States that collect... Local News 04 Aug 2025 | 09:39
Italian Festival returns The Bella Notte Italiana/Italian Festival will return for its fifth year on Saturday Aug. 9 at Orange Square Park, 1 North... Entertainment 29 Jul 2025 | 08:42
The Port Jervis Water Plant ( Photo by Tillary Thomas) Grant funding for water plant improvements New York State County Infrastructure Grant Program funding has been given to support much-needed improvements to the Water... Local News 22 Jul 2025 | 06:47
Fireman’s Day Parade The 167th Annual Fireman’s Day Parade - the oldest continuously running fireman’s parade in the U.S. - was held on July 12... Local News 14 Jul 2025 | 04:23
The Church Street Park’s new splash pad. ( Photo by Tillary Thomas) Church Street Park splash pad opens for business What started 16 months ago as Mayor Dominic Cicalese’s vision for a Port Jervis splash pad has finally come to fruition.... Local News 13 Jul 2025 | 06:04
Police Civil Service exam scheduled The City of Port Jervis Civil Service Commission will be hosting the New York State Civil Examination for Police Officer... Police & Fire 01 Jul 2025 | 05:15
Photo by Tillary Thomas Police Dept. passes accreditation At the June 23 Common Council meeting, it was announced by Councilman Jason Vicchiariello that the Port Jervis Police Department... Local News 01 Jul 2025 | 04:25
Business & Professional Women’s Club of Port Jervis scholarship recipients (standing from left): Grace Gutschmidt, Julia Elston, Amia Summons, Kamryn O’Brien, David Choi, Luke Bruzankas, Mason Gratcofsky, Claire Marotta; (seated): Etain Starr, Noelle Holderith, Justin Dobbs, Ava Sustack, Mason Oldham, and Abigail Straebler. ( Photo provided) Local club awards scholarships The Business & Professional Women’s Club of Port Jervis held its annual scholarship dinner meeting June 18 at the Erie Trackside... Business 23 Jun 2025 | 02:49
Bruce Wieder Bruce Wieder of Dingmans Ferry, Pa., passed away May 29, 2025, at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, N.Y. He was... Obituaries 20 Jun 2025 | 12:20
From left: Division champions Gabriel Lehn, Henry Lehn, Logan Wilcox and Lyla San Souci with their awards during the Soap Box Derby on June 8, 2025. ( Photo provided) Soap Box Derby competition welcomes over 80 racers The cheers are still echoing through Port Jervis after the 2025 Soap Box Derby crossed the finish line on June 8, celebrating... Local News 10 Jun 2025 | 02:06
Evelyn Armstrong Lippincott Evelyn (Pedersen) Armstrong Lippincott, 94, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, in Newark, Delaware. Evelyn was born on... Obituaries 05 Jun 2025 | 12:32
John J. Cass Mr. John Joseph Cass of Port Jervis, NY died Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at home. He was 58. He was born Sept. 16, 1964 in Tuxedo,... Obituaries 14 Jun 2023 | 09:26
Port Jervis. ‘We Are the World’ on tap for music lovers A cabaret of songs from past and present will soon be performed in a new Presby Players’ show, “We Are the World.” The long-running... Entertainment 07 Jun 2023 | 06:42