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A rendering of the proposed addition to the Plattekill Library.

Plattekill Library plans presented

Recently, William Farrell, President of the Plattekill Library Board of Trustees, and board member Mark Cambalik, gave a presentation to the Town Board on a plan to build a 4,000 sq/ft wing off of …

Highland MS students adjusting to a school within a school

In his report to the public and the school board, Superintendent Joel Freer spoke about the recent move of the Middle School students and staff to the High School after a devastating fire at the …
L - r. John Gallagher, John Fraino, Tony Palazzo, Dan Powers, Larry Napier, Bud Walker, Dave Rosenkranse and Terry Elia.

American Legion honors Bud Walker

The Lloyd American Legion Post 193 in Highland presented a plaque to honor Bud Walker and his team for their continuous support and participation in the Highland Memorial Day Parade. For more than 20 …

Highland Scout presents Eagle Project

Nathaniel ‘Nemo’ Swart, of Boy Scout Troop 70 in Highland and a Junior at the High School, presented his Eagle Scout project last week to the Lloyd Town Board. Supervisor Dave Plavchak …

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Local News
The Town of Lloyd Water & Sewer Administrator Adam Litman started his report to the Town Board by saying,”Let’s talk about water; it’s been raining and raining and raining. So …
A quintet of comics preformed last Saturday night at the Quartz Rock Winery in Marlboro. Pictured L-R Hannah Lieberman, host Danit Sibs, headliner Kitty Reynolds, Will Julian and Nick Viagas.
Dan and Jacqui Ferrari Heavens, proprietors of Quartz Rock Vineyard in Marlboro, hosted their 4th Comedy Night Saturday evening. The event is part of a series the Vineyard is hosting for the public …
It ended as it began, in darkness. Hudson Valley Honor Flight Mission 32 spanned nearly 18 hours and more than 600 miles. Eighty-three of America’s Heroes gathered at ShopRite in Montgomery …

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Southern Ulster Times - April 18, 2024

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Highland Elementary PTA to host a spring dance The Highland Elementary School PTA will be hosting a Spring Dance for students in Grades 2-4 in the upper cafeteria on Friday, April 19, from 6-7:30 …
Jessica Mariani, Stacey Moegenburg, Glynis Cowart and Nicole Sewel
The SUNY Orange Foundation announces its upcoming Women in STEM Alumni Leadership Awards, to be held at the Highpoint in Newburgh, located at 245 Liberty Street, on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. …
The Highland High School (HHS) PTSA will once again be hosting a barbeque dinner fundraiser on Monday, April 15. The meals will be provided by Brooks’ House of BBQ. Brooks’ House of …
The Modena Ladies Auxiliary proudly presents “Gift Card Bingo,” an event designed to bring friends and neighbors together for a day of entertainment and friendly competition. It …
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The Marlborough Town Board approved a resolution on Monday, April 8 that is expected to partially fund nighttime lighting and other improvements at Cluett-Schantz and Young’s Parks.  …
Superintendent Michael Rydell gave a slide presentation last week to update the school board and the public on the current state of the 2024-25 school budget. Rydell noted that at the April 18 …
Highland High School administrators posed with the three Husky honorees (l. - r.) Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction William Zimmer and Superintendent Joel Freer stand beside the honorees Lawrence Hammond, William Halstead and James Janso.
At last Friday evening’s Spring Gala, the Highland Educational Foundation inducted three individuals into the Husky Hall of Fame; Police Chief James Janso, Pharmacist William Halstead and …

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Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak said the Tillson/Toc/Vineyard intersection project is nearing its final phase of work. He noted that with the asphalt plants reopening after the winter season, the …
With a cut of the ribbon, Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar welcomes Newburgh back for the season.
Middle Hope staple Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar on Route 9W celebrated its grand re-opening on Friday, April 5. Present and previous owners, elected officials, town residents and emergency service …
Josephine Bloomfield, Esther Garcia, Aaron Bloomfield, Ed Bloomfield, Doris Rodriguez and Carol Cuevas-Howard (left to right) pose for a photo while preparing for the “Free Prom Dresses” events at Temple Sinai in Middletown.
Need a dress for the prom, but a little short of cash? No worries. Josephine and Ed Bloomfield can help you. After starting this initiative 20 years ago with the Minisink Valley Rotary Club, the …

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The Highland Public Library Board of Trustees will be holding the annual Special District meeting on Tuesday April 23rd at 5:30 p.m. A reading of the proposed budget will follow a report from the …
The Orange County Office of Emergency Management and OC 911 reported a 4.8 magnitude earthquake in the region, with the epicenter in Lebanon, N.J. It was felt in Orange County, including Goshen Pine …
Plattekill will host an Electronic Drop Off Day The Town of Plattekill will host an Electronic Drop Off Day on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town Hall, located at Route 44-55 in …

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