2019 – Page 8 – The News of the Highlands

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.

Did you notice our recent typo?

September 13, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Friday, August 23 issue of The News had a big typo — right on the front page, right in the top headline. Did you notice it?

“Moving along smoothly’

September 12, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

When Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Sheboy looks out his office window he sees … a rock pile that keeps growing and growing.

Eighth graders will develop as leaders

September 12, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

“Potential leaders.” — That’s the type of student that the Junior Leadership Orange program (JLO) looks for. This year, seven students from the Highland Falls Intermediate School and one from the Cornwall Central Middle School have been selected to participate in the program.

A bewitching place awaits you in Highland Falls

September 6, 2019 Jay LeRoy

Around 8 p.m. one fateful evening, Jenni Love’s first Reiki client “bopped up the driveway.” As if drawn together by unseen forces, Jenni and her client, EV Heart, made an instant connection that remains to this day.

Prepare now for emergencies

September 6, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

National Preparedness Month, is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year.

USMAPS cadet died Saturday

September 5, 2019 Editorial Staff

Cadet Candidate Benjamin K. Bochtler of the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, died due to injuries sustained from an accident at a cliff diving location in Hunter on August 31.

A family business at the Market

September 5, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

If it’s true that pregnant women crave the most delicious foods, then it’s a safe bet the Grand Mango Caribbean Food booth at the West Point-Highland Falls Farmers Market is delicious.

Obituary – September 6, 2019

September 5, 2019 Editorial Staff

Alice B. Parry, 96, a lifelong resident of Highland Falls, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 27 at The Valley View Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Goshen.