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Merit honors for three JIO students

October 25, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Three O’Neill High School seniors, Isaac Walker, Jacob Woodruff and Charles Reeves, have been named as ‘Commended Students’ in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship program.

‘Repair Cafe’ planned here

October 25, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The mission of the Repair Cafes is consistent with the mission of the Environmental Committee, Anderson added, as both aim to foster community, sustainability and resilience.

On the team for life….

October 24, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Raider Varsity Boys Soccer Coach Ken Hall has this philosophy about O’Neill soccer players — once you are on the team, you’re on the team for life.

A very successful fundraiser!

October 24, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Members of the Fort Montgomery Fire Department presented Puppies Behind Bars’ Nora Moran (and dogs Charlotte and Diggs!) with a $1700 check at the Fall Foliage Festival.

West Point teen sang at U.S. Open

October 18, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Back in August, 13-year-old Daniel Wright did something pretty cool.

Now it’s time to ‘Give Back’

October 18, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

For several decades, the community had a humane society. But, when veterinarian Dr. Nancy Beeman retired in 2018 and moved from the area, the 4 Paws Humane Society ceased operation.

With cake, coffee, a couple of speeches, a proclamation, two goats, pumpkins for sale, beautiful blue skies overhead, and a ton of community spirit, the West Point-Highland Falls Farmers Market’s 20th anniversary was celebrated on Sunday morning.

At the H.F. Library

October 11, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

It’s a busy time at the Highland Falls Library.

‘Trunk or treat’ is coming soon!

October 11, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The community’s annual Trunk or Treat event, co-sponsored by the town’s Girl Scouts and Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31 in Highland Falls.

327 students + three dogs

October 10, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Third, fourth and fifth grades can be hard.

Articles by Mary Jane Pitt