July 2020 – The News of the Highlands

Skoufis ready for COVID-19 hearings

July 29, 2020 Ken Cashman

Senator James Skoufis predicts it will be an objective look at the last five months.

Rosel replaces Marson as Garrison Commander

July 29, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Col. Evangeline Rosel, a 1997 graduate of West Point and native of Hackensack, NJ, has replaced Col. Cecil Marson as garrison commander at West Point.

This O’Neill graduate has something to say

July 22, 2020 Editorial Staff

At age 18, Anna is already a published author, and those interested can purchase her 77 page paperback book, Beginnings, on Amazon.

Executive says “it’s not over yet”

July 22, 2020 Ken Cashman

“It’s been a wild trip,” the executive admits, “and it’s not over yet.” The virus isn’t finished with the county.

Obituaries – July 24, 2020

July 22, 2020 Editorial Staff

Albert Michael Maher Jr, 87, of Perry Hall, Md. passed away peacefully on July 19, 2020.

51 years ago we went to the moon

July 15, 2020 Editorial Staff

Fifty-one years ago a man landed on the moon. Unbelievable but true. I still look up at the moonlit night and ponder that thought of a man from Earth, walking up there.

Skoufis chairs hearings on virus

July 15, 2020 Editorial Staff

Senator James Skoufis, chairman of the Investigations and Government Operations Committee, will co-chair four hearings on the state’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Obituaries – July 17, 2020

July 15, 2020 Editorial Staff

Barbara Jean Carter of Highland Falls, passed from this life on June 23, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by her children after a short illness.

Cadet’s project provides info for Highlands

July 8, 2020 Editorial Staff

By MINDY KIMBALL On April 30, West Point cadets presented the results of their research at the annual Project’s Day. One particular project was notable for having a “client” that was the Town of Highlands

Planning a return to school

July 8, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District’s administrative team is “in high gear” planning for September and the start of the 2020-21 school year.