September 2019 – The News of the Highlands

Welcome to Highland Falls

September 27, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

You may have seen two new faces in the Highland Falls Police cars lately.

Five books, for three different audiences

September 27, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

On Tuesday, October 15 the Friends of the Highland Falls Library will host Author Mary Laders, of Highland Falls, in a ‘Meet the Author’ event from 7-8 p.m. All are welcome.

Obituaries – September 27, 2019

September 26, 2019 Editorial Staff

Dorothy Genau Farrar, 85, was born and raised in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The middle child and only daughter of Frederick A. and M. Vir-ginia Genau, she is survived by her brother, Frederick Squires Genau, and predeceased by her brother, John (Jack) Bowen Genau.

JIO celebrates Homecoming!

September 26, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Highland Falls High School and O’Neill High School alumni … don your best maroon apparel and get ready to celebrate Homecoming 2019 with the current high schoolers.

Are you registered to vote already?

September 20, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

If you aren’t registered to vote, you’ll have the opportunity on Tuesday, Sept. 24, when Highland Falls’ Sara Kelley will spend her day registering voters in front of MyTown Market.

Support our 1st responders

September 20, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Fort Montgomery Fire Department is well-known for its fundraising and awareness efforts for other groups or issues — community events, breast cancer awareness and family pet safety for instance.

Take a walk back in time with The News

September 20, 2019 Editorial Staff

In the August 16, 2019 News, Editor Mary Jane Pitt’s “My Thoughts” column was dedicated to the small town newspaper and, unhappily, their future, possible demise…

See the electric cars?

September 19, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

This weekend, the Farmers Market hosted a group of electric vehicle owners engaging with the public to celebrate National Drive Electric Week 2019. Throughout the day, 10 drivers showed a dozen vehicles and answered questions about their experiences driving electric vehicles.

History of Gardens/Gardening

September 19, 2019 Editorial Staff

Learn about the history of gardens and gardening at a talk by Highland Falls’ Michael Graber on Tuesday, Sept. 24…

Two events at Fort Montgomery

September 19, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

There are two opportunities coming up to learn about how one of the most dramatic battles of the American Revolution happened right here in the Hudson Valley.