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In an abundance of caution…

August 4, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Officials suggest it’s time to wear masks inside

Board of Education

Appointments at BOE meeting

August 4, 2021 Editorial Staff

The Board of Education of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District met on Wednesday evening, and was expected to tend to the following personnel matters…

Obituary – August 6, 2021

August 4, 2021 Editorial Staff

elena M. Smith of New Windsor, formerly of New Paltz and Highland Falls, passed away on Thursday, July 29 at Wingate Nursing Home in Beacon

Oh, for the love of swans…

July 28, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

It would be wrong to say that Town of Highlands Deputy Supervisor Rich Sullivan cares more about the animals who live in Fort Montgomery…

Highland Falls top cops had good advice for seniors

July 28, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

It’s a good thing no major crime happened in Highland Falls last Tuesday afternoon, because two of the HFPD’s top officers were tied up talking to local senior citizens about a wide variety of topics.

Obituary – July 30, 2021

July 28, 2021 Editorial Staff

Nancy Jane Brown passed away on July 17, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 76 years old.

This Week – July 30, 2021

July 28, 2021 Editorial Staff

You’ll find these stories and more inside this week’s edition of The News of the Highlands.

Spend an evening at Bear Mountain this summer

July 21, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

The Bear Mountain Car Cruise had just returned after missing the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bog Meadow in great shape

July 21, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

With all the rain the Hudson Valley has had this summer, village officials are very pleased to report that the Bog Meadow Reservoir, which provides water for both Highland Falls and Fort Montgomery, is “totally in good shape”.

Hungry for chicken? They’ve got it!

July 14, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Nana’s Chicken opens on Main Street in Highland Falls.