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Multiple buildings along Lutheran Street have been boarded up, some with visible burn marks. The fire here has left 33 people homeless.

Help available for families affected by fires

Families and residents of the City of Newburgh have recently suffered two late-night fires in the span of a week. Several minor injuries were reported following each of the blazes, and the buildings …

A rendering of the proposed addition to the Plattekill Library.

Plattekill Library plans presented

Recently, William Farrell, President of the Plattekill Library Board of Trustees, and board member Mark Cambalik, gave a presentation to the Town Board on a plan to build a 4,000 sq/ft wing off of …

Crawford tackles short-term rentals

Several Airbnb owners in Crawford, after receiving violations from the building department, will appear at the town’s April 18 meeting to discuss regulations for short-term rentals and the …

Newburgh school board considers 3.8% tax hike

A reduction in staff and a $9 million budget gap are the lowlights of the 2024-25 budget presented to the Newburgh Board of Education last week. The proposed budget, along with the library …

Highland MS students adjusting to a school within a school

In his report to the public and the school board, Superintendent Joel Freer spoke about the recent move of the Middle School students and staff to the High School after a devastating fire at the …

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Walden PD manages larcenies, power outage

Officers of the Walden Police Department had a busy week in the village as they investigated car larcenies on Oak Street last Tuesday, April 9, and maintained traffic safety during a brief power …

Montgomery Planning Committee formed

Village of Montgomery residents poses with the well-traveled check for $4.5 million.

Mayor Mike Hembury is in the process of creating The New York Forward Local Planning Committee (LPC) for the Village of Montgomery. Now the real work and exciting work begins, according to Brian …

American Legion honors Bud Walker

L - r. John Gallagher, John Fraino, Tony Palazzo, Dan Powers, Larry Napier, Bud Walker, Dave Rosenkranse and Terry Elia.

The Lloyd American Legion Post 193 in Highland presented a plaque to honor Bud Walker and his team for their continuous support and participation in the Highland Memorial Day Parade. For more than 20 …

Warehouse proposed for South Street

An aerial view of the DuPont-Stauffer Landfill site along South Street proposed as the future location for a new warehouse facility.

A new warehouse distribution center has been proposed on South Street in the City of Newburgh at the former DuPont-Stauffer Landfill site. The City of Newburgh Industrial Development Agency (IDA) are …

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Wallkill Valley Times - April 18, 2024

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Maybrook OKs 3% increase

Maybrook Village Clerk/Treasurer David Griffith (far right) swears in newly re-elected village board members l-r) Deputy mayor Charles Woznick, Mayor Dennis Leahy and Trustee Daryl Capozzoli during the board’s recent annual reorganization meeting.

Only a handful of residents turned out for Maybrook’s annual budget hearing and even fewer spoke. When all was said and done, the village board passed the budget without change. The total …

Highland Scout presents Eagle Project

Nathaniel ‘Nemo’ Swart, of Boy Scout Troop 70 in Highland and a Junior at the High School, presented his Eagle Scout project last week to the Lloyd Town Board. Supervisor Dave Plavchak …

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Mid Hudson Times - April 18, 2024

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Lloyd updated on water and sewer issues

The Town of Lloyd Water & Sewer Administrator Adam Litman started his report to the Town Board by saying,”Let’s talk about water; it’s been raining and raining and raining. So …

Walden installs its first EV-charging station

Walden residents and visitors with electric vehicles can charge up with ease after the village installed an EV-charging station a few weeks ago in the Orchard Street parking lot. This project was …

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Southern Ulster Times - April 18, 2024

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Briefs

Around the Valley: Southern Ulster County

Highland Elementary PTA to host a spring dance The Highland Elementary School PTA will be hosting a Spring Dance for students in Grades 2-4 in the upper cafeteria on Friday, April 19, from 6-7:30 …

Around the Valley: Orange County

Donate your eclipse glasses The Wallkill Lions Club has a bin for the public to drop off those eclipse glasses, at Shawangunk Town Hall. The bin is on the Central Avenue side entrance next to the …

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School News

Bushmen snap Highland win streak

Pine Bush’s Gavin Carey shoots the ball as Highland’s Andrew Terranova defends and goalkeeper Landon Zehr waits for the ball during Thursday’s non-league boys’ lacrosse game at Marlboro High School.

Last season was a rough one for the Pine Bush boys’ lacrosse team. The Bushmen fielded a young team in 2023, and struggled mightily, winning only four of their 14 games. This season …

Pine Bush girls top Lourdes, 25-13

Pine Bush’s Kileigh Smykla runs through the Our Lady of Lourdes defense during a non-league flag football game at Thomas F. Longergan Field in Pine Bush.

The second trip to the field was more difficult for the Pine Bush flag football team. A week after routing the Highland Huskies, the Bushmen got enough offense and leaned on their defense late …

Goldback girls fall to Highland, 17-2

Newburgh’s Emily Leonard shoots the ball as Highland’s Amelia Delforno defends during a non-league girls’ lacrosse game on April 9 at Highland Middle School.

It’s been another difficult start for the Newburgh Free Academy girls’ lacrosse team. The Goldbacks opened their season on April 9 with a 17-2 loss to the Highland Huskies at …

Big inning pushes Huskies past New Paltz

Highland’s Alexa Pavese pitches during Wednesday’s non-league softball game at Highland High School.

The Highland Huskies were hitting the ball hard game, but in bad luck. However, by the sixth inning, the Huskies started finding holes in the New Paltz Huguenots’ defense. They scored five …

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The Highland Huskies pose after honoring senior captain Caitlin Becker for her 100th draw control after a non-league girls’ lacrosse game on April 9 at Highland Middle School.
If you control the draw, you control the game. Highland’s Caitlin Becker has been taking the draws for her team for only two years, and she controlled her 100th draw on April 9 during the …
Highland’s Eben Yager carries the ball as Pine Bush’s Dylan Csanko defends during Thursday’s non-league boys’ lacrosse game at Marlboro High School.
The Highland Huskies got off to a strong start, winning their first five games. But the streak ended on a rainy Thursday, as they fell behind early in a 10-4 loss to the Pine Bush Bushmen in a …
Montgomery

Benedict Park plots still available

The Friends of Montgomery Library announce the Annual Spring Tea fundraiser will be held Sunday, May 19 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Montgomery Senior Center. This year’s theme is “April …

Mission accomplished

It ended as it began, in darkness. Hudson Valley Honor Flight Mission 32 spanned nearly 18 hours and more than 600 miles. Eighty-three of America’s Heroes gathered at ShopRite in Montgomery …

Highland

Highland presents Husky Hall of Fame Awards

Highland High School administrators posed with the three Husky honorees (l. - r.) Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction William Zimmer and Superintendent Joel Freer stand beside the honorees Lawrence Hammond, William Halstead and James Janso.

At last Friday evening’s Spring Gala, the Highland Educational Foundation inducted three individuals into the Husky Hall of Fame; Police Chief James Janso, Pharmacist William Halstead and …

Barbecue fundraiser benefits Highland PTSA

The Highland High School (HHS) PTSA will once again be hosting a barbeque dinner fundraiser on Monday, April 15. The meals will be provided by Brooks’ House of BBQ. Brooks’ House of …