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Work begins on $26.3 million resiliency project for 9W

Governor Kathy Hochul announced this week the commencement of a $26.3 million project aimed at enhancing safety and resilience along a 4.9-mile section of U.S. Route 9W atop Storm King Mountain in …

Make sure you have cell phone emergency alerts turned on

At the most recent Highlands Town Board meeting, Councilman Joe DeWitt urged all community residents – both Highland Falls and Fort Montgomery – to sign up for the local emergency alert …

Dahl’s fifth book hits shelves; a sixth is in its infancy

Julia Dahl, a six-year resident of Cornwall-on-Hudson, is the author of “Invisible City,” “Run You Down,” “Conviction,” and “The Missing Hours.” Her …

Pink-tacular is Back

Families and neighbors from Marlboro, Newburgh and the surrounding areas, dressed in pink, joined together at Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar on Route 9W on Friday, October 11 for the 9th Pink-Tacular …

Calabrese restaurant flourishes in Pine Bush

Are you hankering for some authentic Italian cuisine? Bella Baci, a new restaurant that opened on July 2 in Pine Bush, could be the solution to your appetite. This eatery’s staff pride …
After several months of preparation and development, the Village of Montgomery finished several enhancements to its senior center on 36 Bridge Street, making the building completely ADA-compliant and …
  For the first time, the Town of Marlborough will honor a “resident of the year,” thanks to a unanimous resolution passed by the Town Board at its October 15 meeting. …
The Cornwall Presbyterian Church held its annual Apple Time Fair on Saturday. The highlight of the day was the 218 homemade pies which were made. Those who purchased could choose from four varieties: …
A motorist driving on Rt. 9W over Mine Dock Rd. in Fort Montgomery spotted smoke and flames down below and called in what turned out to be a multi-alarm fire in a barn.   Fort Montgomery, …
The City of Newburgh celebrated the unveiling of a new historical marker on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Newburgh Courthouse. The marker honors the African Americans buried at the site, now beneath the …
Local News

Shawangunk Board considers pavement management plan

During Shawangunk’s October 3 meeting, Highway Superintendent Rich Blazeski invited a special guest to speak with the board and residents: Howard Mills, former Town of Wallkill supervisor and a …

School News

Valley Central Board to discuss Walden feasibility study

A Work Session of the Board of Education is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Valley Central High School for the purpose of discussing the Walden Building …

It’s been a great soccer season in the Town of Highlands

Raider Maxton Williams looks up the field for help as he moves the ball away from Headers players.

Town of Highlands Youth Soccer League is wrapping up play in the next week, Recreation Director Aaron Falk says, and he thanks all of those who participated, including the players, their families, …

Valley Central runners swept by Washingtonville

The Valley Central Vikings were swept by the Washingtonville Wizards on Oct. 8 during an Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association cross-country meet. Joe Mullen won the boys’ …

Vikings top Kingston; Panthers, Bushmen lose

Julian Montrevil ran for 110 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Valley Central Vikings got back in the win column with a 24-13 victory over the Kingston Tigers on Thursday at Dietz Stadium in …

Nathaniel Diemoz won the boys’ race with a time of 16:41.26, leading the Wallkill Panthers to a first-place finish in a three-way Mid Hudson Athletic League cross-country meet with the Pine …
It wasn’t just Senior Night, but it was a battle between two of last year’s Section 9 champions. The Valley Central Vikings honored their eight seniors and the defending Class AA …
The number just keeps on increasing. The Pine Bush Bushmen won their 76th straight girls’ swimming meet and won the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Assocation Division I …
The Highland Huskies dominated one set, fought their way through a second and their reserve players brought the match home as they swept the Dover Dragons, 3-0, in a Mid Hudson Athletic League …
Montgomery

Amthor family launches Foundation for children facing terminal illnesses

Alice and Arnold Amthor have announced the launch of the A Child’s Wish – Alice & Arnold Amthor Foundation, a new initiative dedicated to granting the wishes of children facing …

Montgomery to host trunk or treat on Saturday

The Town of Montgomery Bulk Drop-off will be held on  Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 at the Town Garage, 300 River Road. The time is 8:30 to 2:30 and the fee is $20.00 per car, cash …

Highland

Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns to the Walkway

Team Highland Rotary raised $2,800 for the ALZ Association. Pictured L- R Tony Marmo, B.J. Mikkelsen, Don & Loretta Verity, Steve & Deborah Laubach, Patricia Mikkelsen, Pat & Richard Roza, Christine Sorbello, Lee Barrington and Lee Ann Marmo..

Last Saturday, the Alzheimer’s Association held their annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on the Highland side of the Walkway Over the Hudson. They had more than 600 participants in 114 teams …

Walkway hosts Starry, Starry Night Gala

Supporters of the Walkway Over the Hudson gathered recently for the annual Starry, Starry Night Gala on the Poughkeepsie side of the park.

Each year in October, the Walkway Over the Hudson holds their annual fundraiser Starry, Starry Night on the Poughkeepsie side of the park. Maureen Solero, Director of the Friends of the Walkway, …