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Plattekill fire displaces family

A fast-moving house fire Wednesday morning, July 2, in the Town of Plattekill sent one person and several firefighters for medical treatment and displaced three adults and two pets, fire officials …

QuickChek resubmission progresses smoothly

The Town of Montgomery planning board held a lengthy discussion on DBC Partner’s QuickChek project last Monday, June 30, including updates on the project’s resubmission and how the new …

New assistant superintendent joins school district

Come August 25, the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District will have a new assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and technology. Rachel Adelstein, who has held the …

New Windsor PD celebrates 60 years

The Town of New Windsor Board on Wednesday, July 2 formally recognized via resolution the 60th Anniversary of the town’s police department. The resolution passed unanimously and calls upon the …

Cornwall considers development moratorium

When the Cornwall Town Board met this week for a work session and business meeting, on the agenda was a public hearing introducing a local law for a six-month moratorium on building within the town …
The Highlands Town Board met for just over 40 minutes on June 23, and during that time updates on several matters were given. The first was from Supervisor Bob Livsey who said that the town is …
The Board of Education of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District will continue to be led by Anne Lawless as its president and Faith Aprilante as its vice president. The two have …
The Storm King Engine Company summer fair has been drawing folks for generations and the 74th annual event is expected to include some new family fun activities to draw newcomers and returning …
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District will move into the 2025-2026 school year under new leadership, following a reorganization meeting held Tuesday, July 1.   Deputy …
In an exclusive interview with the Southern Ulster Times, Tom Corcoran addressed what he contends are false accusations surrounding his tenure as the Treasurer of Marlboro Youth Football and …
Local News

Updates from Supervisor Josh Wojehowski

Several quick updates from Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowski in the past week: - Robert Road will remain closed through July 18; it’s open to local traffic only as the Hasbrouck Drainage …

School News

Town of Newburgh Minor All Stars top Middletown

Andy V went a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the Town of Newburgh Little League Minor All-Stars to a 15-4 victory over Middletown on Saturday. Andy singled in the first and second innings …

25 Pine Bush athletes to compete at collegiate level

Twenty-five members of the Pine Bush High School Class of 2025 will continue to compete in intercollegiate athletics.

Twenty-five Pine Bush High School graduates will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level next school year, a milestone celebrated by the district at its annual college signing …

O’Neill’s athletes, teams honored at end-of-year ceremony

Sean Larkins was given the Jack Kaplan MVP Award for his basketball play. Jessica Tudor was the Spring Athlete of the Year. Victoria Evangelista received the Waldo Wood Award. Dan Bluman was honored for his state championship in Spring Track.

O’Neill High School Athletic Director Travis Powers hosted quite a few events in his first year in his new job, but his first major event was the mid-June Athletic Awards, an annual tradition …

Goldbacks celebrate graduation, embrace the future

The Newburgh Enlarged City School District honored 709 graduates at its 2025 commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 26, at Academy Field. The event began with a ceremonial procession led by …

Montgomery

Two killed in Sunday morning ATV crash

A fundraiser has been established to cover the funeral expenses and family needs of Bryan Robb.

Two Town of Montgomery residents were killed early Sunday morning in an all-terrain vehicle crash on Berea Road near Crist Brothers Orchards, according to town police. Bryan Robb, 37, and Elaine …

RPM to discuss proposed warehouses

Residents Protecting Montgomery will host a community meeting Thursday, July 17, at 6 p.m. at Benedict Farm Park to discuss the potential impact of warehouse developments in Montgomery and Crawford. …

Highland

Highland Library names Lisa Gill as new director

Lisa Gill is the new director of the Highland Public Library.

The Highland Public Library has announced the appointment of Lisa Gill as its new director, following the retirement of longtime director Julie Dempsey, who led the library for 32 years. Gill is …

Twilight Music in the Parks returns to walkway

 The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation will once again host its popular Twilight Music in the Parks concert series at Walkway Over the Hudson’s Ulster …