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Post 1308 Commander Dan D’ambrozio (right) handing MHI President Robert Glas (left) a plaque commemorating his company’s work on the Post’s meeting hall.

American Legion Post 1308 building receives major renovations

The American Legion Post 1308’s meeting hall, located at 4 Martin Street in Crawford, has served as a community spot for both veteran groups and other town organizations for decades. Last …

Large crowd packs Lloyd ZBA public hearing

Last week the Lloyd Zoning Board of Appeals [ZBA] held a public hearing on a determination made by Building Department Director Dave Barton that a proposed Pet Crematorium is a ‘Service …

Argenio is named interim superintendent

Megan Argenio, who has served as the assistant superintendent for instruction in the Cornwall Central School District since July 2018, has been named the district’s interim superintendent of …

Bridge at Plum Point Park under evaluation

Engineering crews were finally able to access the fire-damaged bridge at Plum Point Park on June 13, thanks to CSX Railroad granting permission for third-party engineers to evaluate the structure, …

Retirements of four celebrated in school district

The Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery will have lost 110 years of experience when the doors open for school next September – three longtime teachers and one longtime custodian have or will soon …
Dennis Leahy, the Village of Maybrook mayor, confirmed last Friday, June 13 that he will be running for the Orange County Legislature this November, challenging District 11 Legislator Kathy Stegenga …
The Marlboro School District recently concluded a lawsuit with former Elementary School Assistant Principal Dara Kaplan. Her legal ordeal began in November 2021 and was settled for more than …
Highland Falls Fire Department Chief Erik Smith and President Clarissa Marvin said last week that the department has moved from an annual dinner to bi-annual to conserve costs, but that doesn’t …
The City of Newburgh was one of the latest stops for PETA’s “Hell on Wheels” campaign, as the animal rights group brought its graphic mobile display to Broadway on Monday, June 16. …
Back on May 29, approximately 30 residents gathered at Munger Cottage to take part in an engaging and interactive workshop focused on Cornwall’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan, an update of ‘the …
Local News

’No Kings’ Rally comes to Newburgh

Millions of protesters across the U.S. took to the streets in demonstrations against the Trump administration on Saturday, in stark counter-programming to the president’s Washington, D.C., …

School News

O’Neill’s Bluman wins state title in 400 hurdles

Asher Dabkowski (l.) receives the baton from Dan Bluman in the 4x100 relay.

James I. O’Neill’s Daniel Bluman capped a standout weekend at the New York State Track and Field Championships by capturing a Division C title and reaching the podium in two events. …

Four Wallkill student-athletes make college commitments

Wallkill’s newest signees are: (l. - r.) Pablo Acosta, Joey Price, Carlos Paz and Aubrey Nugent.

Wallkill High School held its third and final Signing Day of the year on June 12, giving the learning community a chance to celebrate four more seniors who will continue their athletic careers at the …

Wallkill Valley athletes compete at NYSPHSAA Track and Field Championships

Jamison Warren of Wallkill (far left) makes his move in the 4x800 Boys Relay Championship, Saturday, at Middletown.

Athletes from Wallkill, Pine Bush, and Valley Central represented the Hudson Valley with pride this past weekend at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Track and Field …

Dragons shine at State Track & Field meet

Anderson Farina took second in the pole vault.

The Cornwall Dragons, reigning Section IX champions, delivered a strong showing at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association track and field championships, held June 13-14 at …

Montgomery

Food Truck Festival is this Saturday

The  Montgomery Food Truck Festival  will be held on Saturday June 21. There will be food trucks, craft vendors, rides, fireworks, a DJ, rain or shine. This all day event will be held from …

Public comment returning to Village of Montgomery board meetings

The Village of Montgomery board held an extensive meeting in the senior center last Tuesday, June 3, featuring updates for the village hall’s security cameras, meetings’ public comments. …

Highland

Highland girls advance to state semifinal in Binghamton

The Highland girls softball team defeated Hastings in a rain-soaked game Monday morning. They will face Haverling on Friday in Binghamton. A win there and they will play for the Class B State Championship on Saturday.

The Highland High School girls softball team cruised to a 17-2 win over Hastings-on-Hudson on Monday to capture the Class B regional title in the 2025 NYSPHSAA Softball Championships. The game, …

Resident complains to school board about pet crematory

Last week Meghan Quinn spoke to the Highland school board to express her opposition to a proposed pet crematorium that is about 200 feet from the Elementary School. Quinn has a child in …