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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.

At the H.F. Library

October 11, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

It’s a busy time at the Highland Falls Library.

‘Trunk or treat’ is coming soon!

October 11, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The community’s annual Trunk or Treat event, co-sponsored by the town’s Girl Scouts and Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31 in Highland Falls.

327 students + three dogs

October 10, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Third, fourth and fifth grades can be hard.

Highland Falls Intermediate School

‘Parent University’ is set to begin

October 10, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District is partnering with the Town of Highlands Community Coalition and the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Orange County to bring a monthly educational series to parents surrounding alcohol and other drug use.

Obituary – October 11, 2019

October 10, 2019 Editorial Staff

George R. Guy Sr., a lifelong resident of Highland Falls, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Oct. 1 in Highland Falls. He was 62 years old.

Thank you, Mr. Wendell!

October 10, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Section 9 athletics recognized sports officials all across Orange and Ulster Counties last week.

This girl is a twirling sensation…

October 4, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

West Point’s Madison Eby, a freshman at O’Neill High School, had quite the summer vacation — she and her baton traveled to Limoges, France to compete in the International Baton Twirling Federation Grand Prix competition.

Always service with a smile

October 3, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Behind the counter at Perry’s for the last 10 years is Fort Montgomery’s Perry Spacone. He’s a master of breakfast sandwiches and quick comebacks. With him five days a week behind that counter since last summer is Highland Falls’ Meredith Johnson.

Obituaries – October 4, 2019

October 3, 2019 Editorial Staff

Born Nov. 14, 1948, at West Point, Mary was the daughter of the late Fred A. Treppard and Mary C. Humphrey Treppard. She passed away on Nov. 26, 2018 in Briarcliff Manor; she had just celebrated her 70th birthday.