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Scouting goes back decades in our region

March 18, 2020 Editorial Staff

Although February was the official month of the founding of the Boy Scouts (on 2/6/1910) making February their 110th anniversary, February was so crowded with historic events, the Boy Scouts were mostly forgotten.

The Cozzens name was a famous one

February 19, 2020 Editorial Staff

The Cozzens name in the Village of Highland Falls has always been directly associated with the famous Cozzens Hotel.

Highland Falls has never forgotten Dr. King

January 9, 2020 Editorial Staff

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the bill that named the third Monday in January as the official observance ‘Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday’.

Looking back to 100 years ago in the Town of Highlands

December 19, 2019 Editorial Staff

World War I ended November 1918 and the world looked forward to a happy, peaceful and prosperous 1919.

A proud community offers support

November 13, 2019 Editorial Staff

There are three main events in the month of November. First is Election Day, when you have the privilege of voting for the persons of your choice…

Schools were different over a century ago

October 17, 2019 Editorial Staff

Another school session is in full swing. Students are meeting with friends. Lots of interaction with sports, trips, and, oh yes, lots of classes for learning about everything, with new and ever-changing teachers.

Take a walk back in time with The News

September 20, 2019 Editorial Staff

In the August 16, 2019 News, Editor Mary Jane Pitt’s “My Thoughts” column was dedicated to the small town newspaper and, unhappily, their future, possible demise…