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Orange County Freedom Fest postponed until July 25

Due to the forecasted weather for Saturday, July 18th, Orange County’s Freedom Fest 250 is postponed until Saturday, July 25th.

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School News

Late touchdown propels Army past Temple, 21-17

Army Quarterback Cale Hellums dives for the end zone, Friday, during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Army West Point Football scored a go-ahead touchdown with less than two minutes remaining at Lincoln Financial Field, before turning the Temple Owls away late to complete a 21-17 victory on Friday …

NFA routs Cornwall 31-0 behind Barnwell’s four touchdown passes

Cornwall Boys Basketball VA Monticello at Cornwall

Senior quarterback Jaiseon Barnwell threw for 205 yards and four touchdowns, and Newburgh Free Academy’s defense forced three fumbles in a 31-0 win over Cornwall on Friday night. The …

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McLendon is Arts Council’s executive director

Brandi McLendon

The Orange County NY Arts Council (OCNYAC) has appointed Brandi McLendon as executive director, following her service as acting executive director since January 2026. McLendon, a Cornwall …

Route 218 likely stays closed for now

Don’t expect to see Rt. 218 over Storm King Mountain open before spring 2027. Answering an inquiry on social media last week, Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowksi said he has been told by the …

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Cornwall Town Board met Tuesday

At press time, the Cornwall Town Board was set to hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29 to conduct three pieces of business prior to going into an executive session to interview …

Explore Highland Falls Preserve

Did you know that the Village of Highland Falls and Scenic Hudson collaborated to establish Highland Falls Preserve? It’s a new park, offering residents and visitors a walkable, scenic destination …

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