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Where will summer camp be this year?
Cornwall officials are scrambling this month to find a way to host its annual summer day camp for local children. Supervisor Josh Wojehowski told the Town Board last week that it’s still … more
A passion for preserving local history
Town of Highlands Historian Ronne Coffey was a bit flabbergasted last week when Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio pulled her out of a Village Hall meeting so that he could present her with a … more
Thanks for the memories!
Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio asked Paul and Shirley Miller to stop by Village Hall one morning last week so that he could present them with what he called the ‘Spirit of Santa … more
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CONNECT students learned to read the labels when preparing young plants – different types have different needs!
CONNECT students learn about plants and flowers
CONNECT students at the Highland Falls Intermediate School got to meet two community icons when it comes to plants and flowers last week when Highland Falls residents Michael Graber and Rose Pozo … more
Cornwall schools had three individuals perform as part of the Junior Jazz Ensemble.
Another opportunity to show off Cornwall’s young musicians
On March 1, nine Cornwall Middle and High School students participated in the Orange County Music Educators Association Jazz Festival hosted by Tuxedo High School. They were among the 40 students … more
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Orange County DA announces youth fishing contest
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler has announced the launch of the fifth Orange County District Attorney’s Office Youth Fishing Derby. The Derby will run from April 1 through … more
A ‘citizen preparedness’ chat
The Town of Highlands Citizens Environmental Committee, in cooperation with the Town Disaster Preparedness Committee, will present the next citizen preparedness talk on how thoughtful landscaping can … more
Want to run for the Board of Ed?
Those planning to run for the Board of Education in either Cornwall or Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery can now begin that process. There are specific eligibility requirements set by both school … more
Regarding water in Highland Falls
Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio reported on several water-related matters. “All operations last week were normal,” he said, adding that the current water level in the Bog Meadow … more
Shop local on Saturday
Happy St. Patrick’s Day one and all, from The Wintermarket! The market will be in operation as usual on Saturday, March 15, the Church of the Holy Innocents, 401 Main St., Highland Falls. Hours … more
Storm King road work to begin again
Expect to see work crews on Rt. 9W over Storm King Mountain starting next week. Then, come April 7, expect significant changes when it comes to driving over the mountain – long-term lane … more
By Rachel Pfaff.
CHAA hosts annual member show
Reflecting the broad range of creative talents and interests of artists in Eastern Orange County, the Cornwall Highlands Arts Alliance (CHAA) will host its annual member show from March 15 to May 17. … more
DMV announces extended March hours
The Orange County, New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced extended operating hours at its Goshen location to address the rising need for Enhanced and Real ID driver’s … more
Basketball is exhausting!
There were three back-to-back Town of Highlands Youth Basketball League games in the Highland Falls Intermediate School gym on a recent Saturday morning, and it’s a good thing this young man … more
Rallying for more state road funds
Senator James Skoufis met with members of the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways, Orange County Highway Superintendent Association, and Region 8 Advocacy Day Team Leaders … more
Saturday morning fundraising
Selling cupcakes, cookies and brownies at the Wintermarket on Saturday morning were members of the Highlands United Youth. Left to right are Abbey Sawicki, Quinn Manning, Clara Rigato, Lillia … more
Spring 2025 Encore classes announced
SUNY Orange announces its Spring 2025 Encore course schedule, featuring short-run courses ranging from one to seven sessions, offered in both hands-on and lecture formats. Topics include art, … more
Lending a helping hand
St. Marianne Cope Outreach Program, and the Knights of Columbus at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church in Cornwall-on-Hudson were able to fully restock their shelves on Saturday morning, thanks to all of … more
Write Your Story Day
Friday, March 14 is National Write Your Story Day. In 1861, Harriet Jacobs wrote her story, “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.” Harriet was born into slavery in 1813 and escaped to … more
Preparing for the future
One of the goals of recently-hired Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Athletic Director Travis Powers is to start building O’Neill High School’s program from the … more
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