2020 – Page 7 – The News of the Highlands

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.

An extra chance to celebrate for JIO grads

July 1, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

O’Neill High School’s Class of 2020 had virtual ceremonies; signs, T-shirts, awards and treats delivered to them; a virtual graduation ceremony; and an ‘honor walk’, where each student had the opportunity to collect their diploma in an individual traditional ceremony/photo shoot as their family looked on.