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New HFFD officers

December 20, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Highland Falls Fire Department elected its 2020 officers on December 10.

Around Town

Winning holiday displays!

December 19, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Village and Town look so festive this year thanks to the great work of Vision and the village Beautification Committee, business owners and houses of worship.

Around Town

Public Safety Sunday celebrated

December 19, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

This year’s Public Safety Sunday, held on October 27, 2019, was a special celebration as well as opportunity to honor the ambulance corps, firefighters, law enforcement, and public officials in our area.

Around Town

Christmas dinner

December 13, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Planning has begun for the annual community Christmas dinner, sponsored by Sacred Heart Parish. The dinner is held on Christmas Day in the Sacred Heart gymnasium.

Around Town

Happy anniversary, Snavelys!

December 13, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The congregation and friends of Grace Baptist Church recently caught Pastor Steve and Debbie Snavely completely by surprise with a celebration of the couple’s 20 years in Highland Falls.

Around Town

A very generous donation!

December 12, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Britney and Marie, cashiers at MyTown Marketplace, pose with just some of the 100+ prepared bags of food that were purchased by customers in the last few weeks.

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Town election ‘Hatch’ed

December 9, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

It appears that despite an overwhelming number of votes electing them to the Town Board, both Desiree Talley and Gary Phillips will not take the seats in January.

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Around Town

Soldier arrested for child porn distribution

December 6, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

A staff sergeant apparently stationed at West Point has been arrested for distributing child pornography.

James I. O'Neill High School

Athletes, teams honored at sports awards

December 6, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

All of the fall sports teams and 27 individual athletes were honored at last week’s O’Neill High School fall sports awards.

Around Town

Christmas dinner planning begins

December 5, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Planning has begun for the annual community Christmas dinner, sponsored by Sacred Heart Parish.

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Features

  • photographers
    Beautiful photos on display at the library
    July 17, 2024
  • artists
    HF-FMCSD art/music students honored
    June 12, 2024
  • students
    Students work together to author book
    May 29, 2024
  • drama
    JIO Drama Club presents ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
    February 8, 2023
  • haa
    What is the Highlands Arts Alliance?
    January 4, 2023
  • drama
    O’Neill High School’s fall play is Dec. 2-4
    November 22, 2022
  • yonskies
    Couple happy singing their hearts out!
    August 24, 2022
  • gergly
    Highland Falls’ Gergely illustrates children’s book
    June 1, 2022
  • artwork
    Finding yourself with the winter blues?
    February 2, 2022
  • Bailey
    Recognition for Mrs. Bailey
    January 12, 2022
Schools
  • lecture
    Fourth graders learned about WWII
    July 2, 2024
  • artists
    HF-FMCSD art/music students honored
    June 12, 2024
  • JROTC
    O’Neill’s JROTC celebrates end of year
    June 5, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
  • photographers
    Beautiful photos on display at the library
    July 17, 2024
  • artists
    HF-FMCSD art/music students honored
    June 12, 2024
  • students
    Students work together to author book
    May 29, 2024
Sports
  • basketball
    March Mania tourney was a success!
    March 20, 2024
  • mahan
    Pat Mahan: Back to the track he goes
    March 13, 2024
  • football
    Falk grateful for the help of many community partners
    March 1, 2023

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