Top Stories
The American Legion Hall in Highland became a collection point for much needed pillows and blankets that were brought to North Carolina. Pictured (l. - r.) Lenny Auchmoody, Lily Auchmoody, Becky Auchmoody, Willie Auchmoody, Steve Toth and American Legion Commander John Gallagher.

Hurricane Helene relief

After word went out on social media, blankets and pillows rolled in at the American Legion Hall in Highland that were then brought down to areas in North Carolina that have been devastated by …

Sunset Ridge residents air grievances at council meeting

Residents of Sunset Ridge, a development community in the West End of the City of Newburgh, have come before the city government to request assistance in maintaining their community, provide …

Walden board cracks down on hazardous buildings

The Village of Walden board held two lengthy hearings last Tuesday, October 1 addressing two unsafe and dilapidated properties on Main Street. The mayor and trustees spoke with the respective …

State honors Highlands Youth United

Over 50 members of Highlands Youth United were honored at a gathering on October 3 with the New York State Senate Empire Award. They and their families attended a ceremony held at the American Legion …

Backpacks for Food celebrates 10 years

For the past 10 years, over 900 Cornwall Central School District students have benefited from the Backpacks for Food program, which aims to fight food insecurity by sending children home with a …
New Windsor Town Justice George Meyers Jr. has been suspended amid an investigation into harassment allegations, according to the Office of Court Administration. Fellow Town Justice Noreen Calderin …
Last week Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger delivered her proposed budget for 2025 at the New Paltz Justice Court. Her $432 million budget total is up by $20 million from 2024, but pledges no …
During the Village of Montgomery’s October 1 meeting, Mayor Mike Hembury proposed a new local law: to prohibit unlawful sleeping in public spaces, such as the Veterans Memorial Park or on the …
Assemblyman Brian Maher made a guest appearance at the town of Shawangunk’s October 3 meeting, surprising residents and officials with a special present: a $75,000 check toward capital …
The Highlands Town Board passed a resolution to transfer $250,000 from its General Reserve Fund to its Contingency and Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund at its September 30 meeting and budget work …
Local News

Calligraphy and music at SUNY Orange

While he still plays his trumpet every day, Baldwin’s focus is calligraphy.

Precision and Creativity do not necessarily to go together. The words seem to describe opposites because precision denotes exactness and staying within the rules while creativity broadens the scope …

School News

Raider modified football beats Ellenville

O’Neill quarterback Isaac Post (12) catches the snap as Angel Pratt (55) and Chase DeTemple (69) prepare to block for him.

While the varsity football team was on the road last Saturday afternoon, the O’Neill Raider modified team – seventh, eighth and ninth graders – delighted the crowd at the Waldo Wood …

Dragons top Goshen and Port Jervis

The Cornwall Dragons start an OCIAA boys’ cross country meet on Oct. 1 at Cornwall High School.

Sophia Semo won the girls’ race, leading the Cornwall Dragons to a 15-46 win over the Goshen Gladiators and a 15-50 win over the Port Jervis Raiders on Oct. 1 at Cornwall High School. Semo …

Goldbacks end slide with blowout at VC

Newburgh’s Michael Chambliss, Jr., runs around the end as he holds off Valley Central’s Ladanein Morrison during Friday’s Class AA football game at Valley Central High School in Montgomery.

The Newburgh Free Academy Goldbacks needed this. They led by 21 points at halftime, exploded for 27 more in the third quarter, blowing the Valley Central Vikings off their own field in a …

Late goal lifts Pine Bush past Pine Plains

MHAL field hockey game at Alumni Field at Pine Bush High School.

The Pine Bush Bushmen and the Pine Plains Bombers were less than five minutes from battling to a tie game. Pine Bush senior Kailey Fobert had other plans. Fobert’s goal with 4:45 remaining …

Jaiden Cutting returned an interception for a touchdown in the Marlboro Iron Dukes’ 14-0 win over Liberty in a Class B Division I football game on Friday at Dennis Burkett Field at Marlboro …
The Wallkill Panthers finally managed to win a match in three sets. The Panthers rallied back in the second and third sets and blanked the Mid Hudson Athletic League Division II leading Marlboro …
Matt Iorlano has been the coach of the Newburgh Free Academy boys’ soccer team for nearly three decades. He doesn’t believe any of his teams had ever given up a goal 19 seconds into the …
Strike first, and then hold. That may not have been the Pine Bush Bushmen’s game plan heading into the game, but that’s how it happened. Katie Cragan scored the game’s …
Montgomery

Montgomery EMS to hold raffle

The Town of Montgomery Emergency Medical Services is holding a Fall Harvest Raffle with multiple prizes. Tickets are available for a $5 donation each or five for $20. Prizes include a $1,000 …

Montgomery Police PBA to Host ‘Touch a Truck’ Event

The Village of Montgomery Police PBA will host its annual “Touch a Truck” event on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 60 Bachelor St. Admission is free. Attendees will have …

Highland

Upcoming Events at Highland Public Library

The Highland Public Library will host a series of exciting programs in October, including hands-on learning, an art exhibit, and community support efforts. On Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m., the …

Highland Man arrested after domestic dispute, faces multiple charges

Deputies from the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 24-year-old Highland man on Sept. 8 after responding to a domestic dispute at a residence on New Paltz Road in the Town of Lloyd at …