2019 – Page 7 – The News of the Highlands

Always service with a smile

October 3, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Behind the counter at Perry’s for the last 10 years is Fort Montgomery’s Perry Spacone. He’s a master of breakfast sandwiches and quick comebacks. With him five days a week behind that counter since last summer is Highland Falls’ Meredith Johnson.

Obituaries – October 4, 2019

October 3, 2019 Editorial Staff

Born Nov. 14, 1948, at West Point, Mary was the daughter of the late Fred A. Treppard and Mary C. Humphrey Treppard. She passed away on Nov. 26, 2018 in Briarcliff Manor; she had just celebrated her 70th birthday.

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.