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In case families need a little extra help

January 25, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

You name it, if it’s non-perishable, the local food pantries will take it. Highland Falls has two food pantries, both operated by volunteers serving the churches.

Government

Town increases most user fees

January 25, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

As it worked on the 2019 budget all fall, the Town Board was forced to look at creative ways to stay under the mandated New York State tax cap.

Mock-up of proposed O'Neill field improvements

O’Neill project is moving forward

January 18, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District is scheduled to open bids on its multi-faceted $23.4 million O’Neill High School capital project on January 22.

The organizers of the 2019 March Mania basketball tournament — The Center, the Hudson Valley Womens Association & Friends and the Town of Highlands Recreation Department — are looking for three things from the community right now.

They work to support the library

January 18, 2019 Editorial Staff

Members of the Friends of the Library watch as their chairperson, Elaine Dapra…

James I. O'Neill High School

Lockdown status startled students

January 18, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

O’Neill High School students, faculty and staff were surprised by the activation of the high school’s lockdown alert system on Monday afternoon.

THAC members relax after busy year

January 18, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Just as the buffet was about to open at the Town of Highlands Ambulance Corps 65th annual installation dinner last Friday evening, EMT Kristina Englese’s pager went off. She sighed, smiled and stood up to prepare to head out to a call.

Obituary – January 11, 2019

January 11, 2019 Editorial Staff

Virginia Ann (Ginny) Donnelly, 86, of Rockville, Md., passed away peacefully with family at her side Sun-day, Nov. 18, at Marian Assisted Living, Brookeville, Md.

Celebrating 60 years of marriage

January 11, 2019 Editorial Staff

Longtime area residents Paul and Sandra Christian of Fort Montgomery celebrated 60 years of marriage on Dec. 28.

Highland Brook had fast moving water after heavy rains

That water is moving!

January 11, 2019 Editorial Staff

Just after heavy rain stopped on Sunday afternoon this was the flow in the Highland Brook, behind Town Hall.