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Members of the Members of the Ramapough Lenape Munsee Nation leading the prayer at the town’s African American

Montgomery honors African ancestors with fifth annual wreath ceremony

Passersby driving through Route 416 in the Town of Montgomery have likely observed a sacred area across the street from Medline’s facility: the town’s African American Cemetery, the …

School voting to remain at Cornwall Central Middle School

Voting in the Cornwall Central School District Board of Education member election and on the proposed 2025-26 school year’s budget will take place, as always, at the Cornwall Central Middle …

Volunteers conduct annual Point-In-Time Count

Braving frigid temperatures on Jan. 23, members of HONOR, the Newburgh Free Library, the City of Newburgh Planning Department, the City of Newburgh Police Department and other volunteers participated …

Residents complain about Highland Falls’ water

The last 20 minutes of the February 3 meeting of the Village Board in Highland Falls were centered on water. Five residents got up to question or complain about their “dirty” or …

Lodgings dominate Marlborough Planning Board meeting

  A bed-and-breakfast lodging at a home on Bingham Road is expected to get the green light following a brief public hearing on Monday, February 3. The hearing took place during the …
The Village of Montgomery’s February 4 board meeting featured two substantial updates: the confirmation of Police Chief William Herlihy’s resignation date, along with his …
The Marlborough Town Board passed three resolutions on February 10 that will facilitate the extension of municipal water to a 152-acre site between Lattintown and Ridge Roads – which a …
Adam Litman, Town of Lloyd Administrator for Water & Sewer, gave his monthly report to the Town Board last week, starting with a bit of bad news.   “We have Earth Care …
Town of Newburgh Supervisor Gil Piaquadio has announced his bid for re-election, seeking another term in the 2025 election cycle. He is currently the sole candidate for the supervisor position. …
Four community residents spoke during the Highland Falls Village Board’s annual public hearing to approve going over the NYS mandated tax cap last week. The board did approve the measure, …
Local News

Bruck is running for Ulster County Clerk

Taylor Bruck

Taylor Bruck is seeking the Democratic Nomination for the position of Ulster County Clerk and is hoping to win a 4 year term in the fall elections. Since August of 2024 Bruck has been serving as the …

School News

Valley Central secures third straight win

VC’s Noah Ruiz dribbles past Cornwall’s Mohommad Aljamal.

Valley Central continued its winning streak Friday night, defeating Cornwall 62-53 to improve to 11-4 on the season. The victory marked the Vikings’ third consecutive win as they build momentum …

Three Newburgh athletes sign college letters

L - r: Brady Danyluk, Jack Mummery, Newburgh Athletics Director Christian Hodge, Sr. and Elle Gerbes.

Newburgh Free Academy seniors Brady Danyluk, Elle Gerbes and Jack Mummery signed letters of intent on Wednesday, February 5 as they look to continue their academic careers and compete for each of …

Lady Dukes win two of three

Nalyah Campbell passes to Gabriella Murphy on a fast break during the third quarter.

The Marlboro Central varsity girls basketball team split a pair of games over the weekend after a dominant win earlier in the week, moving their record to 8-5 on the season. The Dukes fell to …

Cornwall falls to Valley Central in hard-fought battle

Cornwall’s Jack Demetriow dribbling down court.

The Cornwall Dragons suffered a 62-53 loss to Valley Central in a competitive matchup Friday night, dropping their record to 12-3. The Vikings, now 11-4, extended their winning streak to three games …

The Cornwall Central High School girls’ indoor track and field team captured the Section 9 Class A Championship on Feb. 7, edging Monroe-Woodbury in a tightly contested meet at West Point. …
Behind 16 points from Bryan Augustin and seven assists and seven rebounds from Olly Buchheim, the Highland Falls Intermediate School Raiders beat Chester Middle School on February 7. “The …
San Miguel Academy of Newburgh proudly announces that 8th grader Jermain Stevens has successfully defended his title at the USRowing National Indoor Championships, securing first place in the U15 …
The Newburgh Free Academy wrestling team delivered a commanding performance Thursday night, rolling past Pine Bush Senior High School 67-6 in a dominant dual meet. The Goldbacks took advantage …
Montgomery

VC Board discusses budget, technology, security

The Valley Central Board of Education met Monday, Feb. 10, to discuss the proposed 2025-26 budget, security measures, and district-wide updates. The meeting also included discussions on student …

Goodwill Church hosts ‘A Night to Shine’

Night to Shine Event

Goodwill Church in Montgomery joined a global movement Friday evening by hosting the Tim Tebow Foundation’s 11th annual “Night to Shine,” a prom night experience celebrating people …

Highland

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Celebration Set for March 1

St. Augustine School will host a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Celebration on Saturday, March 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the school gym at 35 Phillips Ave. The menu includes corned beef, cabbage, …

Subzero Heroes celebrates 15th anniversary

Crystal Alonge signals the last one on her team to jump right in.

Each year in February, Subzero Heroes dive into the freezing water of Berean Lake in Highland, all for a good cause. The participants donate the money they raise prior to and during the event to the …