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Cattle barn farewell
Even though the cavernous 4 -H dorm was never completely dark, the lights were out at nine. I could hear the big click of the light switch from my bunk on the far side of the room. I had a lower bunk … more
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Some pumpkin-related information you didn’t know you needed
Raise your hand if you’ve ever carved a pumpkin. Raise your hand if you aren’t that great at it. (You can’t see me right now, but I raised my hand both times.) That being said, I … more
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Vote Row A
With mail-in ballots being delivered, the 2024 election is underway. Early voting begins October 26 and ends November 3. Marlborough’s early-voting site this year is the new community center. … more
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Assemblywoman Sarahana Shrestha
 Dear Assemblywoman Shrestha,  I am writing to express my concern and displeasure with the actions of a group you are a reported leader and or member of, The Democratic Socialists of … more
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My opponent was a no-show
The following is a copy of a letter dated October 10, 2023 that I sent to New York State Assemblywoman (District 103) Sarahana Shrestha last year -- long before I even considered running against … more
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‘You Can’t Handle the Truth’
Our First Amendment states “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or … more
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Look at Harris’s record
The anti Catholic record of Kamala Harris is painfully obvious for all to see. In 2019, Harris wanted Catholic Jurist Brian Buescher to renounce his membership in the Knights of Columbus if appointed … more
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It’s time to man up
It’s time for the guys out there to man up and vote for a woman. There’s been a ton of chatter suggesting that voting for a woman isn’t “masculine”. Rubbish. Is it … more
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Gratitude to the HF-FMCSD Board of Education
In recognition of School Board Appreciation Week, the Town of Highlands Teachers’ Association would like to publicly express our gratitude to the members of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery … more
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Trivia Night was fun!
I would like to thank everyone that attended the Highland Falls Fire Department Auxiliary Trivia Night, making it a great success. I would also like to thank the Auxiliary and Fire Department members … more
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“It takes a Hometown….”
More than 300 visitors enjoyed the recent exhibit titled, “Hometown USA: Remembering the Iran Hostage Homecoming” mounted by the Town of Highlands Historical Society and sponsored by the … more
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Threat to national security?
Donald Trump’s followers seem unmoved by anything he says or does. He made at least seven phone calls to Vladamir Putin. He kept files of some of our deepest national secrets. Could Trump be … more
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The fight against breast cancer continues
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when we come together to spotlight the ongoing battle against this complex and life-changing disease. For many, breast cancer isn’t just a … more
Valley Central runners swept by Washingtonville
The Valley Central Vikings were swept by the Washingtonville Wizards on Oct. 8 during an Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association cross-country meet. Joe Mullen won the boys’ … more
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Vikings top Kingston; Panthers, Bushmen lose
Julian Montrevil ran for 110 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Valley Central Vikings got back in the win column with a 24-13 victory over the Kingston Tigers on Thursday at Dietz Stadium in … more
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Diemoz leads Wallkill past Pine Plains and Dover
Nathaniel Diemoz won the boys’ race with a time of 16:41.26, leading the Wallkill Panthers to a first-place finish in a three-way Mid Hudson Athletic League cross-country meet with the Pine … more
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The Weber Farm Wagon
This past week, a buddy gave me a shout to see a vintage Weber farm wagon recovered from an uncle’s barn. I guess you can say it’s a true barn find in every sense of the word. I was … more
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Who ya gonna call?
When Mother Nature gets angry and wreaks some vengeance on the earth, there are people and agencies to call for advice and help. Good government develops systems to support its people in troubled … more
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Tots-N-Us kids learn about Fire Safety from Orange Lake
“Among the pitfalls in our way, The best of us walk blindly; So, man, be wary, watch and pray, And judge your brother kindly.” - Alice Cary (1820-1871)   There are no words strong … more
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Newburgh Library book shop opening October 19
Greetings from River City. Back Door Books at the Newburgh Free Library will be open Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  They have a lot of new inventory for you to … more
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