February 2020 – Page 2 – The News of the Highlands

Congratulations, Emily!

February 12, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Highland Falls’ Emily Green was honored by Mayor Joe D’Onofrio at the Village Board meeting on February 3.

Students talk challenges with local leaders

February 12, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The entire student body of James I. O’Neill High School was the guest of the school’s JROTC Squadron at a Black History Month program on the morning of February 5.

St. Pat’s parade set for March 7

February 12, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The Town of Highlands Saint Patrick’s Parade Association is ready for this year’s Saint Patrick’s Parade — it will take place on Saturday, March 7, starting at 2 p.m.

Raider Report

February 5, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

At West Point’s Gillis Field House on Friday, Jan 24, the O’Neill track team performed well.

Is there royalty in our history?

February 5, 2020 Editorial Staff

This is a story about a Princess and a gallant Prince, on a “date” as they attended a football game at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Government

It’s time to pay late water bills

February 5, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

There are 161 water customers in Highland Falls who are in danger of having their water shut off.

Helping students plan their futures

February 5, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Seven Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District special education educators stood before the Board of Education on January 30 to talk about how they are empowering students to help plan their own education and future.