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A special local electric event

August 30, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The ninth annual National Drive Electric Week is September 14-22. Hundreds of electric vehicle celebrations will take place across the country in big cities and small towns.

Government

Do we need a noise law?

August 29, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

When Fort Mongomery’s Deborah Kopald appears before the Town Board typically, she’s offering them her assistance on big issues like cell towers, street lights or, most recently, smart utility meters.

Raider Report

August 29, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

“Enjoy a Raider sports preview in this week’s print issue of The News. All the news from all the varsity teams.”

WEST POINT — The West Point Band will conclude the “Music Under the Stars” concert series with its annual Labor Day Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Trophy Point Amphitheater. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will take place on Monday, September 2.

A very busy group of senior citizens!

August 23, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Highlanders Senior Citizen Club has elected its new oficers for the year ahead, and they posed for a quick photo before this past Tuesday’s meeting.

Mayor suggests 9/11 time change

August 23, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

As of Tuesday, it appeared there would still be two 9/11 memorial services in the community at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Sharing her talents….

August 22, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Jane Reilly, a clerk at the Highland Falls Library, is also a great volunteer for the library, teaching various classes throughout the years.

Events at Mine Dock Park

August 22, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

There are two events coming up at Mine Dock Park, its Friends group announced this week.

Obituaries – August 23, 2019

August 22, 2019 Editorial Staff

Devonte Page, 15, passed away on Aug. 15 after a long illness.

On reinventing ourself

August 21, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

About a week ago, Ray Devereaux sent me an email asking if I’d seen a special section in The New York Times on August 1 dedicated to small town newspapers. Specifically, to the demise of small town newspapers. I hadn’t, and he kindly brought me his copy the next day.

It was the saddest thing I’d ever read.