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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 …
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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

O’Neill grad named to William & Mary VET Advisory Board

Amy Devereaux Thurston, an O’Neill High School and College of William & Mary graduate, has been selected to serve on the William & Mary Veteran-to-Executive Transition (VET) Advisory …

Dragons reach the state’s final four

The Cornwall Dragons pose after winning the NYSPHSAA Class A regional championship game at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in Staatsburg.

It took 15 early points and a stout defense to life the Cornwall Dragons to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class A Final Four. The Dragons scored touchdowns on their …

Unbeaten streak ends as Army falls to #6 Notre Dame

Army Black Knights quarterback Bryson Daily (13) runs for a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Yankee Stadium.

The #18 AP-ranked Army Black Knights (9-1, 7-0 AAC) fell by a score of 49-14 at Yankee Stadium to the #6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-1) on Saturday night. QB Bryson Daily totaled 139 yards on …

Two O’Neill athletes sign letters of intent

Bella Alberici will play lacrosse at West Point next year.

At 4:30 p.m. on November 20, the O’Neill High School Library was full, but no one was reading books. The crowd was there to honor two Class of 2025 members who were signing letters of intent to …

Newburgh’s Elle Gerbes finished ninth in the 50-yard freestyle and 12th in the 100-yard freestyle at the New York State Federation girls’ swimming championships on Saturday at the Webster …
The game was lopsided but the Orange County Youth Football League Division 3 Super Bowl on Nov. 16 at Marlboro High School was a win-win for Newburgh, with the Newburgh Goldbacks and the Newburgh …
The road to victory in a tournament more than two hours to the south went through a local opponent. The Montgomery Devils Red 16U softball team beat the Empire State Huskies 116U Exarchakis, 3-2, to …
The road to victory in a tournament more than two hours to the south went through a local opponent. The Montgomery Devils Red 16U softball team beat the Empire State Huskies 116U Exarchakis, 3-2, to …
Montgomery

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 …

Ladies Night to benefit Food Pantry

Come visit the Village of Montgomery on Friday, December 6 for a special Ladies Night Out. From 6-9 p.m. participating businesses will be collecting donations for the Montgomery Food Pantry while …

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 …