š± How Chesterās newest Firefighter 1 grads earned their badges this summer
Chester, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Chester! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Chesterās newest Firefighter 1 grads earned their badges this summer
Also on today's calendar: 3rd Annual Fiery Farmfest and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 70.
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Orange County hosts Firefighter 1 Graduation (thephoto-news.com subscription) ā Chester residents can be proud that their local firefighters were among 31 graduates in Orange Countyās recent Firefighter 1 class, celebrated July 25 in Goshen. The story explains the demanding 129-hour training, lists participating departments including Chester, and invites residents to consider volunteering through the Countyās Fire Services Division. 
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Upcoming Events in
Chester
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ā Featured events ā
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Paw Jam For Pet's Alive ā
Tin Barn Brewing, 62 Kings Hwy Bypass, Chester
4:00 pm
Saturday August 15
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Other local events
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3rd Annual Fiery Farmfest ā
Long Lot Farm Brewery, 153 Johnson Rd, Chester
12:00 pm -
Comedian Zane Lamprey in Chester, NY ā
Tin Barn Brewing, 62 Kings Hwy Bypass, Chester
7:00 pm -
Chester Coffee for Veterans & First Responders | Guardian Revival ā
Chester Public Library, 1784 Kings Hwy, Chester
1:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
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š Events Nearby
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WIOA Training Orientation - Middletown Career Center (By Appointment Only) ā
Orange County, NY Calendar, 18 Seward Avenue, Middletown
9:30 am -
WIOA Training Orientation - Middletown Career Center (By Appointmen ā
Orange County Government Center By Appointment Only - Call 845-360-0310 - 18 Seward Avenue
9:30 am -
Interviewing Workshop - Middletown ā
Orange County Government Center Interviewing Workshop - 18 Seward Avenue Middletown
2:00 pm -
Public Hearing-Tentative Budget for OCCC 2026-2027 ā
Orange County, NY Calendar, 255 Main Street, Goshen
5:45 pm -
Regular Legislative Session ā
Orange County, NY Calendar, 255 Main Street, Goshen
6:00 pm -
Attending Home Care - Orange County Career Center, Newburgh ā
Orange County Government Center 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. - 3 Washington Center Newburgh NY -
Orange County Historian: 250th Stakeholder Meeting ā
Orange County Government Center The Office of the Orange County Historian is hosting a series o
11:00 am -
Marco Ferreira (9) ā
Franzel, 47 W Main St, Goshen
6:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi guys,
This may be a long shotā¦ Iām looking for ideally a pre school teacher or any teacher/ anyone with proper certifications/ licenses interested inā¦ (Nextdoor Murray Drive/Laroe Road)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chester. Apply here.
- QuickChek Fresh Convenience posted a job opening for Team Member - Part Time in Florida. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chester here.
š Nearby News
Goshen
- Business leader Jeffrey Cowan named Orange County Citizen of the Month (midhudsonnews.com)
- Annual National Night Out celebrations held in Orange County (midhudsonnews.com)
- NYS 4-H Equine Ambassadors Kick Off Year With Leadership Experience (morningagclips.com)
Florida
- Florida Little League's historic season ends at state final four (warwickadvertiser.com)
- Joby Aviation partners with Atom to build U.S. vertiport network (verticalmag.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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