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Community gathers for festive trunk or treat event

Kimberly Smyser, Opinions Co-Editor • November 12, 2024

Families and students enjoyed the annual trunk or treat event, organized by the senior class officers, where trunks that were decorated offered candy and games for all to enjoy on Oct. 30. “I thought...

Apple Valley Creamery and Mini Golf provides entertainment to community

Etain Starr, Community News Editor • October 17, 2024

Apple Valley Creamery made big changes to its business this summer and added an addition of a mini golf course. Apple Valley Creamery and Mini Golf is a part of the Apple Valley Village Shops in Milford. The...

9/11 Memorial held in Veterans Park

Owen Carso, Online Editor • September 26, 2024

On Sept. 11, the Matamoras Borough held a 9/11 memorial service in the Veterans Memorial Park and Education Center at Airport Park. “While we need to continue to never forget the events that occurred...

Forest Hall exhibit displays artistic diversity

Siasia Bean • May 19, 2024

Forest Hall studios recently featured three artists in their 2024 spring and summer art exhibition. These three notable artists include Hollywood photographer Phillip Caruso, Chilean painter Jaime Palacios...

Local business provides customizable screen printing services

Olivia Van Tassell, Community News Co-Editor • May 19, 2024

Jem Screen Printing & Embroidery, located in the center of Milford, offers all the Milford-themed merchandise you could ever need. It is also where students can get their varsity jackets. Jem...

Bagel HQ becomes new competition to neighboring delis

Katharine Quinn, Sports Editor • May 19, 2024

Established in neighboring Port Jervis, Bagel HQ is the most recent bagel shop added to the tri-state area. Similar to most delis, this bagel shop’s menu is not restricted to only bagels. Although...

The Girl Behind The Gun to host non-lethal self defense training

Emma Ciancio, Opinions Editor • March 6, 2024

Lorraine Crescimanno, the owner of The Girl Behind the Gun, will host a non-lethal self defense seminar geared toward women, young drivers, teenagers and anyone who is concerned about their safety, on...

NHS continues luggage, personal hygiene drive; still accepting donations

Nick Gelardi, News Editor • May 16, 2023

This spring, Mrs. Amanda Pope and the National Honor Society organized a luggage drive for individuals who are displaced in the area. Students are encouraged to bring luggage items that are in good or...

Expert violinist Markov to perform with DDMS student percussionists

March 7, 2023

In an event sponsored by the Kindred Spirits Arts Programs and Greater Pike Community Foundation, professional musician Alexander Markov will be visiting Milford on March 16 to play the violin. This concert...

23rd annual Black Bear Film Festival to be held in Milford

Colette Germain-Norton, News Co-Editor • October 18, 2022

The 23rd annual Black Bear Film Festival will take place at the Milford Theater from Oct. 14 - 16. The festival will feature local, national and international films. The festival will display eight...

Planet Fitness moves from Port to Westfall Town Center

Nicki Musselwhite, Community News Co-Editor • October 18, 2022

The gym is shutting down in Port Jervis Friday, Oct. 28 and is moving to Matamoras Tuesday, Nov. 1. ...

Upcoming volunteer opportunities in the area

Jeongho Koh, Science & Technology Co-Editor • May 2, 2022

DVES Sports Night Volunteers will be outdoors setting up, running, and breaking down sports stations for Delaware Valley Elementary School students on May 6 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. In case of rain, the...