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STORY: https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/05/11/students-recognized-for-artwork-and-essays-in-adacs-substance-use-prevention-contest/ VIDEO: This year’s ceremony may be viewed in full at https://youtu.be/sMM_FqCthJg PHOTO GALLERY:

Port Jervis Police Chief William J. Worden told dozens gathered for the May 9, 2026 dedication of PJPD's new training facility that the facility is a testament to teamwork and to a shared purpose which honors the past and strengthens the present and future. Worden was surprised to learn during the official grand opening that the building, constructed by the city's Department of Public Words, had been named in his honor. STORY: https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/05/11/chief-willi

By Sharon E. Siegel PORT JERVIS, NY -- A Service of Installation was held last weekend at Port Jervis' oldest church building, the historic church that has overlooked historic Orange Square for the past 164-years. On Sunday, May 3, 2026, The Rev. Zachary K. Pearce was officially installed as Pastor and Teacher of United Presbyterian & Reformed Church of Port Jervis (formerly The First Presbyterian Church of Port Jervis) at 60 Sussex Street. Pledging to lead the newly rename

TOWN OF DEERPARK, NY – Five-thousand new neighbors moved into the Town of Deerpark this week. Already rooted, the 5,000 are native tree species that were planted on Monday along 10 acres at Lower Bashakill Preserve floodplain in Cuddebackville, New York. A small gathering of officials and representatives of organizations responsible for the reforestation project spoke at the Route 211 site on Wednesday morning. Special praise was given for the 25-year partnership between T

PORT JERVIS, NY -- Two new oak trees were planted at John Glenn Park on Cahoonzie Street to celebrate Arbor Day 2026 in the City of Port Jervis. A dozen-and-a-half people gathered to help plant the trees and to pay tribute to the city's continued designation a Tree City USA. Mayor Dominic Cicalese read two proclamations, one providing the guidelines and commitment as a Tree City USA and the other recognizing the day as Arbor Day in the City of Port Jervis and urging all to s

https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/03/02/port-jervis-holds-annual-st-pattys-day-parade/ Additional photo gallery and links to video (video in two halves) Parade Video (Clip 1 and Clip 2) https://youtu.be/VkjwiPoxXNM (Clip 1) https://youtu.be/NOrlc_Aobwg (Clip 2)

UPDATED: MEET -- Port's unhoused neighbors: surviving frigid days (and nights)

Port Jervis, NY: https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/02/02/port-jervis-homeless-surveyed/\

By Sharon E. Siegel I had a chance to view a dress rehearsal of the Port Jervis Middle School Drama Club production of The Addams Family young@part this week, and I can tell you that you are in for a real treat if you attend any of their three scheduled performance times this weekend. Opening Night is tonight, January 30! I only had a chance to speak with a few during a brief break in rehearsal this week, but enjoyed getting some thoughts about the show, cast, and character

By Sharon E. Siegel PORT JERVIS, NY --Great job, everyone! Story link: https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/01/11/dozens-take-the-plunge-in-delaware-river/ Photos: Westfall Fire Department Dive Team Heather Nealis, Jen Mai, Hayden Thompson, Cory Homer, Kaylee Maltby, and Liliana (6) daughter of Matamoras Mayor Cory Homer Port Jervis Fire Department's Water Operations Team members Dan Hill, Anthony Fuller, Frank Fuller III, Shane Fuller Port Jervis Fire Department's Water Operations

by Sharon E. Siegel PORT JERVIS, NY -- Tri-States Naval Ship VFW Post #7241 hosted its annual awards presentation for six winning student patriotic essays. (Photos and essays below.) Fabrizzio Morejon, Captain of Post #7241, congratulated all of the students for their insightful essays and patriotism. He said patriotism begins with each and every single person. “Despite any differences that people may have, we should know that we have one thing in common -- knowing that th

MidHudsonNews Story https://midhudsonnews.com/2026/01/02/cicalese-sworn-in-for-second-term-at-port-jervis-mayor/ Information about both Oath of Office ceremonies, each hosted on January 1, 2026. (Photos and video clips follow.) Congratulations to all of the Port Jervis Common Council members and Port Jervis Fire Department Chiefs and Officers who completed their Oaths of Office this afternoon, administered by Honorable Robert A. Onofry, Ret. Justice of the Supreme Court of

News story link, photo gallery, video links as follows.... MidHudson News story: https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/12/22/tiny-home-delivered-to-port-jervis/ above story ending ... Kerri Stroka, Deputy Superintendent of BOCES, said – as hundreds of flags waved during Rumshock’s first tiny home departure to Port Jervis, “I can tell you that what our students have built represents the very best of our community’s gratitude in action. To our donors, our congressman, and especially

By Sharon E. Siegel PORT JERVIS, NY – This holiday season holds many opportunities to enjoy local shows, concerts, parades, and other venues where enthusiasm and local talents shine. One such event – featuring two shows – will take place this coming weekend (December 12, 13, and 14) at MLR Holy Church and Cultural Center, 28 East Main Street, Port Jervis. The first show, Thankful at Christmas , is a modern retelling of A Christmas Carol . The second, Miracle on 34 th Stree

STORY: https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/12/08/pearl-harbor-day-remembered-in-port-jervis-2/ PHOTO GALLERY:

By Sharon E. Siegel MATAMORAS, PA & PORT JERVIS, NY -- The 53rd annual Rick Drew Holiday Parade, presented by the Tri State Chamber of Commerce, was held on the evening of December 7, 2025. The parade stepped off at 4:30 p.m. from the Matamoras Firehouse, Matamoras, PA and processed from there through Matamoras, across the Mid-Delaware Bridge and the Delaware River, under the Erie Railroad tunnel, along Ball Street in Port Jervis to the downtown Promenade. There holiday musi

By Sharon E. Siegel MILFORD, PA – Milford Cemetery has a newly placed monument to an American war hero, one who left 75-years ago to serve his nation, but never returned. Milford Cemetery, Memorial stone for son Milton Wesley Bailey placed alongside his Gold Star Mother Beatrice Bailey's final resting place. SFC Milton Wesley Bailey was born on April 14, 1931. He left Milford High School before graduation to join the United States Army while still a teen. As a soldier in t

Story (Mid Hudson News): https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/11/18/first-port-jervis-tiny-home-ready-for-delivery/ Video Links: (Three visits to Boces where homes are being built by students) https://youtu.be/5JUE8i6uxHQ?si=OSjyiokyjeIuyVvV Video 3 https://youtu.be/wrxyqF4we_0?si=kiBagZANvrmtSA-z Video 2 https://youtu.be/wOT1XPAZDo0?si=l6XGIc-_9lfk4iTH Video 1 Photo Gallery: (Shows earliest to recent photos of the site and project, in no particular order) (2021 - 20

Story here: https://midhudsonnews.com/2025/11/17/nine-displaced-from-burning-western-orange-county-home/

by Sharon E. Siegel Congressman Pat Ryan hosted what has become an annual gathering as part of Veterans Day events. A Veterans Day luncheon was served in New Windsor on Sunday, November 9 at the Orange County Veterans Center. Ryan, himself a graduate of West Point and a veteran, served two combat tours in Iraq and earned two Bronze Stars during his years of service. Five generations of his family have lived in the Hudson Valley, including his grandfather – a WWII veteran a