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Cancellations, closures and postponements

March 18, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

What’s still happening? What isn’t happening? Things are changing rapidly in the Town of Highlands, due to requirements set by the state regarding how many people can gather together, as well as simple ‘social distancing’ decisions

Obituary – March 20, 2020

March 18, 2020 Editorial Staff

Douglas W. Howe passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at home in Highland Falls. He was 43 years old.

They’re great fundraisers!

March 11, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The Highland Falls Intermediate School has completed the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser.

Fort Montgomery Elementary School

Students get a ‘snow day’

March 11, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Students in the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District will enjoy a ‘snow day’ on Monday, March 16. Then, schools remain closed for students on Tuesday, March 17 for a teacher in-service day.

Don’t panic. Be aware. Wash your hands.

March 11, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Much like everyone else, area elected officials are worried about Corona-virus (COVID-19).

Obituaries – March 13, 2020

March 11, 2020 Editorial Staff

Mark V. Aiossa, Jr. January 23, 1949 – March 4, 2020 Fort Montgomery Mark V. Aiossa, Jr., of Fort Montgomery, entered into eternal rest on March 4 in Harrison. He was 71 years old. The

HFIS students were enchanting in Oz!

March 11, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Members of the Highland Falls Intermediate School performed in OZ last Wednesday and Thursday.

21 HF-FMCSD students to be honored

March 4, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

MIDDLETOWN — SUNY Orange will celebrate the outstanding achievements of 608 local students — 21 of them from the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District — when the College hosts its 30th Sojourner Truth Awards Program at 6 p.m., Friday, March 6 in the Edward A. Diana Physical Education Building on the Middletown campus.

What was your nickname?

March 4, 2020 Editorial Staff

Nickname: Originally, the Middle English word “eke” (also) was joined with the word “name” — to form “ekename”, or literally “alsoname”. Through the years it morphed into the word “nickname”.

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.