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Just a month left to order banners

March 4, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Individuals, families, businesses, organizations and others planning to order 2020 Military Appreciation Banners from the Highlands Chamber of Commerce have until March 30 to get the order in.

Remembrances and unity

February 26, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Several dozen community residents gathered at the American Legion Hall on Saturday to participate in a prayer breakfast that featured speakers Rev. Agnes Saffourey, Lt. Col. Rick Black, and Rev. Judy Ferguson.

JBK soccer tryouts

February 19, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Junior Black Knights Travel Soccer spring tryouts will be held on Saturdays, February 22 and 29 at the West Point Prep School’s indoor facility.

Congratulations, Emily!

February 12, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Highland Falls’ Emily Green was honored by Mayor Joe D’Onofrio at the Village Board meeting on February 3.

St. Pat’s parade set for March 7

February 12, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The Town of Highlands Saint Patrick’s Parade Association is ready for this year’s Saint Patrick’s Parade — it will take place on Saturday, March 7, starting at 2 p.m.

Is there royalty in our history?

February 5, 2020 Editorial Staff

This is a story about a Princess and a gallant Prince, on a “date” as they attended a football game at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Valentines for Vets

January 23, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The Junior American Legion Auxiliary (Post 633) will be hosting a ‘Valentines for Vets’ event on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on Old State Road.

Reader Photo of the Week

January 17, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Highland Falls’ Kathy Jones caught a shot of this little fella ‘squirrling away’ some fuel for the rest of the cold winter ahead last Saturday — she respected his space and he seemed to be happy to pose for her camera!

Is MLK Day still a relevant holiday?

January 17, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

A visit to the West Point Middle School on Monday provided the opportunity to ask some seventh and eighth grade students two questions about the upcoming Martin Luther King Day holiday.

Take another walk back in time

January 15, 2020 Editorial Staff

Here’s another fresh remembrance from former Highland Falls resident Kevin Childs … we at The News appreciate him taking the time to take us all back in time! MJP