December 2021 – The News of the Highlands

COVID-19 still rearing its ugly head

December 29, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

On Monday, Dec. 27, 26,737 New Yorkers tested positive for COVID-19. In Orange County on that day, 317 people tested positive, bringing the county’s active case number on that day to 70,926.

Obituaries – December 31, 2021

December 29, 2021 Editorial Staff

her brothers and sisters, by her parents, George Helms and Maryann Feiedle.

Santa Claus stopped by for breakfast

December 22, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Santa was in town last Saturday morning, at the request of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce.

King shared his positive message

December 15, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

King’s message is basically wherever you are put, no matter what you are going through — don’t give up on yourself and don’t give up on society.

A new award for Boy Scouts

December 15, 2021 Editorial Staff

The Boy Scouts of America recently launched a new merit badge, Citizenship in Society, designed to reaffirm this time-honored principle through the lenses of diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethical leadership.

Congratulations to six JIO students

December 8, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

James I. O’Neill High School has proudly announced that five of its students have been named as ‘Commended Students’ in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program; and, one is in contention for a National Merit scholarship.

Board of Education

Month: December 2021

COVID-19 still rearing its ugly head

Obituaries – December 31, 2021

Santa Claus stopped by for breakfast

King shared his positive message

A new award for Boy Scouts

Congratulations to six JIO students

Brief meeting for Board of Ed

Couple opens home care franchise

Obituaries – December 3, 2021