October 2019 – The News of the Highlands

Happy 21st birthday, Barnstormer BBQ!

October 31, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Once upon a time there was a 23-year-old who loved barbeque and had the “amazing opportunity” to open a restaurant … The rest is local history.

ArtWalk to return

October 31, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Coming this spring: ArtWalk 2020!

O’Neill’s Brand honored

October 28, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

O’Neill High School Principal Debbie Brand was honored with the New York State Council of School Superintendents’ Raymond R. Delaney Memorial Scholarship earlier this month.

Merit honors for three JIO students

October 25, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Three O’Neill High School seniors, Isaac Walker, Jacob Woodruff and Charles Reeves, have been named as ‘Commended Students’ in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship program.

‘Repair Cafe’ planned here

October 25, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The mission of the Repair Cafes is consistent with the mission of the Environmental Committee, Anderson added, as both aim to foster community, sustainability and resilience.

On the team for life….

October 24, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Raider Varsity Boys Soccer Coach Ken Hall has this philosophy about O’Neill soccer players — once you are on the team, you’re on the team for life.

Appalachian hikers display continues into 2020

October 24, 2019 Editorial Staff

Back in March, the Highland Falls Library proudly opened an exhibit by photographer Stan Goldblatt called ‘The Appalachian Trail — Fort Montgomery Project: Portraits of Thru Hikers on the Appalachian Trail’
It’s been extremely popular…

Writing’s a good crutch when facing obstacles

October 24, 2019 Editorial Staff

Joseph Olsen grew up with 10 brothers and sisters, but as a Jehovah’s Witness he often felt alienated from his peers. For companionship, Olsen turned to writing and the characters he created.

A very successful fundraiser!

October 24, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Members of the Fort Montgomery Fire Department presented Puppies Behind Bars’ Nora Moran (and dogs Charlotte and Diggs!) with a $1700 check at the Fall Foliage Festival.

West Point teen sang at U.S. Open

October 18, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Back in August, 13-year-old Daniel Wright did something pretty cool.