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Supplies needed

March 1, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

About two weeks ago, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, currently deployed for the Navy Reserves, made a video plea for residents of the county to send their support in the form of supplies to some 200 Orange County residents currently deployed.

Another performance in the books!

February 28, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

These three had major roles in the Highland Falls Intermediate School’s version of ‘Ghostchasers’ last week…

Their show is next weekend!

February 28, 2019 Editorial Staff

Members of the O’Neill High School cast of “Mamma Mia” performed a few songs during a student showcase…

July 4 not too far off

February 28, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Wanted: a coordinator for a watermelon eating contest at Roe Park on July 4 and a coordinator for the Main St. bed races on July 3.

Around Town

Board praises THPD

February 22, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Town of Highlands Police Department hired Shannon Hansen as a member of its corps of part-time officers on February 11, she’ll become one of three female officers employed by the THPD, Chief Frank Pierri said.

Red balloon attracted attention

February 22, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

A three-foot diameter red balloon floating behind My Town Marketplace may — or may not have — been the talk of the village on Sunday.

Arts & Entertainment

No 2019 ArtWalk in Highland Falls

February 22, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

It was noted at the Feb. 15 Highlands Chamber of Commerce meeting that there will not be an ArtWalk in Highland Falls in 2019.

Congratulations Raider girls!

February 22, 2019 Editorial Staff

The O’Neill Varsity cheer team won second place in the D2 Small Varsity category at the Section 9 Cheerleading Championship…

Author to talk about addiction

February 22, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Friends of the Highland Falls Library will host author Nancy McCann on Tuesday, March 19 in the library’s Community Room. It’s a presentation they hope many will attend.

Sheboy among those honored

February 21, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Superintendent Dr. Frank Sheboy and the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club, Inc. are among those who will be honored at the 16th annual ‘People who Make a Difference’ recognition breakfast on Saturday, April 6.