August 2019 – The News of the Highlands

Officer Ripa says ‘slow down’

August 30, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Schools reopen on Wednesday, Sept. 4, so police are hanging these reminder signs around the region.

Pick up this book, and take a deep breath

August 30, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

When Highland Falls Library Director Leslie Rose introduced author Angie Sommerfeld Johnson to a crowded room at the library recently she was quite honest in her introduction.

A special local electric event

August 30, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The ninth annual National Drive Electric Week is September 14-22. Hundreds of electric vehicle celebrations will take place across the country in big cities and small towns.

Government

Do we need a noise law?

August 29, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

When Fort Mongomery’s Deborah Kopald appears before the Town Board typically, she’s offering them her assistance on big issues like cell towers, street lights or, most recently, smart utility meters.

Raider Report

August 29, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

“Enjoy a Raider sports preview in this week’s print issue of The News. All the news from all the varsity teams.”

WEST POINT — The West Point Band will conclude the “Music Under the Stars” concert series with its annual Labor Day Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Trophy Point Amphitheater. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will take place on Monday, September 2.