April 2020 – Page 2 – The News of the Highlands

Obituaries – April 17, 2020

April 15, 2020 Editorial Staff

Thomas F. Miller passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New-burgh. He was 76 years old.

Roadsides are filthy; do you want to help?

April 8, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The Town of Highlands is a little bit cleaner this week than it was last week, thanks to three Fort Montgomery residents.

Sometimes, you just have to ask

April 8, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Town of Highlands Highway Superintendent Pat Patterson may have been inspired by a Bible verse last Thursday when he put out a very specific request on social media.

Around Town

New banner program for Chamber

April 8, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The Highlands Chamber of Commerce is hoping to honor local first responders this coming summer with a new twist on its military appreciation banner program.

“This virus has just messed everything up”

April 3, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

With those words, grocery store owner just pushes forward…

Here’s a rundown of what’s open, and what is closed temporarily. Remember, things change daily, so it makes sense to call ahead or check Facebook and/or websites before getting your heart set on any particular food!

Playgrounds closed; kids getting fed

April 1, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The Village Board extended its State of Emergency through April 30…

Homeschooling isn’t new for some local parents

April 1, 2020 Editorial Staff

As school districts around the county prepared to close in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Cornwall High School senior Sydney Nichols joked with her friends saying if the district isn’t prepared with an at-home curriculum for students, her mother is certainly prepared.