2020 – Page 11 – The News of the Highlands

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…

No need to cook these days

April 2, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

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.

Obituaries – April 3, 2020

April 1, 2020 Editorial Staff

Augustino “Gus” DeJohn passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Orange Regional Medical Center in Wallkill. He was 93 years old.

If you are interested, church will come to you

March 25, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

These days, instead of going to church on Sundays, church is coming to you.
With the mandated shut down of large gatherings, and the new need for ‘social distancing,’ most church services in the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery-Cornwall communities have temporarily closed.

Year: 2020