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Two veterans to be honored

November 13, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Assemblyman Colin Schmitt has announced the inaugural 99th Assembly District Veterans’ Hall of Fame nominees: nominated by the Village Board is Joseph Gregory Lowrey, U.S. Army, and nominated by the Town Board is John Joseph Flynn, U.S. Army.

Wintermarket is now open

November 8, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The first weekend of the Highland Falls Winter-market, held in the parish hall of Holy Innocents Church went very well, according to market manager Akenataa Hammagaadji.

Kaplan celebration planned

November 8, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

On Friday, December 20, the O’Neill High School gymnasium will be officially named the Jerry “Coach JK” Kaplan Gymnasium, in honor of the long-time basketball coach and Fort Montgomery resident.

Ceremony planned for Veterans Day

November 1, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The community can pay tribute to all of those who served in the Armed Forces at a ceremony at the Highland Falls Fire House at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, American Legion Post 633 Commander John Flynn said this week.

He’s so darn cute!

November 1, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Congratulations to little Ronnie Torino, voted the ‘cutest baby’ at the recent Fall Foliage Festival.

‘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.

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.

Let’s hope for 20 more years!

October 17, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

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.