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Town seeks grant for Kent Farm

  The historic Kent Farm at Locust Grove moved closer to being developed as the town’s next agritourism destination - thanks to a unanimous resolution by the Marlborough Town Board on …

Highland High School Principal placed on leave

Highland High School Principal Kevin Murphy has been placed on administrative leave by the Highland School Board following a special executive session on Nov. 20. The board did not disclose the …

Highlands Town Board contracts with VRI Services

In a move that is expected to save some $59,000 in Fort Montgomery’s Water Districts, the Town Board has hired VRI Environmental Services – the same company that runs the Highland Falls …

Holiday Hop is Saturday in the Town of Highlands

The Town of Highlands Chamber of Commerce is proud to present its version of Small Business Saturday, called the Holiday Hop; a community-driven event that has grown into one of our town’s …

Town renews CCA agreement for Fort Montgomery

If you are interested in finding out more about the ‘Town of Highlands Electricity Supply Program’, plan to attend a Thursday, Dec. 12 in person or Zoom session on the topic. Town …
The Walden Board, as a step toward revitalizing the village, announced during its November 12 meeting that it will apply for the Restore NY grant with the intent of turning an aging property on Grant …
After careful calculation and review, the Shawangunk board presented and adopted the town’s 2025 preliminary budget on Thursday, November 7, including an 11% raise to the tax rate that will …
Comfort Children Ministry International Inc. (CCM) distributed Thanksgiving turkeys, food, and essentials to families in need during its annual holiday giveaway on November 26. The event, held at …
A proposal to convert the former Pier 1 Imports store on Route 300 into a cannabis dispensary is under review by the Town of Newburgh Planning Board. The project, known as the Kush Factory Cannabis …
Longtime Cornwall-on-Hudson Village Trustee Jim Kane has announced he will run for the position of mayor in the Tuesday, March 18 village election. The mayor’s position and two trustee …
Local News

Lillian Schoonmaker turns 109

Members of the Schoonmaker family gathered in Pine Bush last Monday, November 25 to celebrate the 109th birthday of Lillian Schoonmaker, a longtime resident of Pine Bush, Shawangunk, and Gardiner. …

School News

A new beginning for girls, rebound time for boys

Newburgh’s Shaun Gonzalez makes a pass during an OCIAA Division I boys’ basketball game on Jan. 5, 2024 at Newburgh Free Academy.

The winds of change are blowing through the Newburgh Free Academy girls’ basketball program. After former coach Arturo Santana decided not to reapply for the position after the 2023-24 …

2023-24 will be a tough act to follow for Newburgh wrestlers

Section 9 Division I tournament on Feb. 10 at Monroe-Woodbury High School in Central Valley.

The Newburgh Free Academy wrestling team is coming off what may have been the best season in program history. The Goldbacks crowned two state champions, two additional all-state wrestlers and …

Dragons fall to defending state champions

NYSPHSAA Class A semifinal football game at Middletown High School’s Faller Field.

The Somers Tuskers started the game with a drive that took over seven minutes and resulted in a touchdown. It was more of the same from there. The Tuskers’ offense was able to do whatever …

Army win secures home field in AAC championship

Army Black Knights running back Tyrell Robinson (21) carries the ball against the UTSA Roadrunners during the first half at Michie Stadium.

The #25 AP-ranked Army Black Knights (10-1, 8-0 AAC) finished the AAC regular season a perfect 8-0 on Saturday afternoon at Michie Stadium defeating the UTSA Roadrunners (6-6, 4-4), 29-24. With the …

It’s the beginning of a new era for the Marlboro boys’ swimming team. Not only has the Dukes’ standout swimmer Josh Johnson graduated and taken his three state championship …
For the past four years, Valley Central High School’s female wrestlers have had to wrestle with the boys’ team. Starting this year, they will have a team of their own. About 10 …
To help prepare for the 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade that was held in New York City on Thanksgiving Day, the Fort Montgomery Elementary School first grade and K/2 classes held …
The James I. O’Neill boys’ indoor track and field team lost four athletes from last year’s team but still have their eyes on winning divisional and sectional championships this …
Montgomery

Montgomery Fire Department is selling Christmas trees

Christmas Tree Sale fundraiser at the Montgomery Fire Dept. is in full swing. Stop by at the firehouse for a fresh tree or wreath. The volunteers will gladly help you select and get your choice ready …

Holiday events to spread cheer throughout the Wallkill Valley

Communities across the region, after recovering from last week’s Thanksgiving feasts, prepare for December’s holidays with several celebrations to get everyone into the season’s …

Highland

Saint Augustine’s to host Flavors of the World Christmas Market

Saint Augustine’s Parish will host its Second Annual Flavors of the World Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, at St. Augustine’s School, 35 Philips Ave., Highland. …

Highland Hose launches Annual Christmas Tree sales

Members of Highland Hose Co. No. 1 have been busy preparing for their annual Christmas tree sales, a holiday tradition in the community. The lot will be open Monday through Friday from 5 to 8 …