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Happy 100th anniversary, Highland Falls Fire Dept!

June 15, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

On Saturday evening, members, community residents and fire officials from all over the region were on hand at the fire house to celebrate the HFFD’s 100th anniversary, as well as the ceremonial installation of the department’s current officers.

Obituaries – June 17, 2022

June 15, 2022 Editorial Staff

Richard John Cerjan, 73, of Highland Falls, entered into rest on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Son of the late John and Alice Greene Cerjan, he was born on December 21, 1948 in Rome, NY.

Board of Education

Personnel matters handled by BOE

June 8, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

The Board of Education tended to several personnel matters at its meeting on June 1.

Highland Falls’ Gergely illustrates children’s book

June 1, 2022 Editorial Staff

Who would have thought that a couple of college friends would go on to write and illustrate the most delightful children’s bedtime book published in 2022?

‘The Way We Were’, way back in 1872

May 25, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

About three dozen people got out of the hot sun and high temperatures on Saturday afternoon to take a walk back in time at the Highland Falls Library.

Outstanding performances in the Arts

May 18, 2022 Editorial Staff

Seventeen students were honored at a special meeting of the Board of Education on May 10.

Summer training to begin

May 18, 2022 Editorial Staff

Area residents can expect to hear summer training activities conducted on the military installation beginning now through August to include areas in and around Camp Buckner and Lake Frederick.

Obituaries – May 20, 2022

May 18, 2022 Editorial Staff

Ronald Louis LaMarche, of Eagle River, passed away on May 15 of an extended illness. He was 77.

If you want the answer, ask the question

May 11, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

If you want to get the answer to a burning question, have a teenager ask it.

HFIS inducts 28 into Honor Society

May 11, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

members last Wednesday, as the school’s annual induction of some sixth, seventh and eighth graders into the National Junior Honor Society took place.