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Please join us at Christ Episcopal Church on Sunday, December 10, at 5 p.m. for our Taize service. Taize is a simple form of prayer for people of all Christian traditions. This meditative candlelit …
‘Twas the season of joy, and all through Plattekill town, Excitement was stirring, as Christmas drew near, renowned. The Plattekill Fire Department, with cheer to impart, Invites you to a …
Clintondale Christian Church invites the community to join in a festive celebration of the holiday season at its Tree Lighting, Caroling, Cocoa & Crafts event on Friday, December 1, from 7 to 9 …
The Hamlet of Milton Association announces the much-anticipated 11th Annual Hamlet of Milton Tree Lighting event, scheduled for Sunday, December 3. The festivities kick off at 2 p.m., building up to …
Adonai #718 Masonic Lodge is delighted to invite the community to its inaugural First Responder Pancake Breakfast, a free event for the whole family. The breakfast aims to honor and show appreciation …

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School News
Left to Right: Jason Oneto, Ava Todisco, Timber Jackson, Victoria Ciaglia, Noah Ernst, Zachary Moran, Olivia Ciaccio, Jess Bilyou, Lucas Desole. Cast gestures up to the tech booth during bows as a thank you to the behind the scenes crew (stage manager, lights, sounds, running crew) who make the show happen for them as actors on stage.
  Last weekend Marlboro High School put on “The Importance of Being Earnest,” a play by Oscar Wilde.   Marlboro graduate Jane Petruncola [Class of 2016] made her …
Highland High School senior Alice Dong (center) has been named a semifinalist in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship competition. Nicholas Fiorese (left) and Alexander Papazov (right) have been recognized as Commended Students in the same program.
Highland High School is proud to announce that senior Alice Dong has been named a semifinalist in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship competition. Two of her classmates—Nicholas Fiorese …
Ulster BOCES means different things to different people. For Johnny Farris, the hands-on training he received at the Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air …
Harlie LePhew is the Highland Elementary School Leader of the Pack. She is flanked by Asst. Principal Tulani Samuel and Principal Ian M. MacCormack
Each month the Highland Board of Education and the Administration honor students for their academic achievements and dedication, calling them Leaders of the Pack. Assistant Principal Tulani …

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L-R: Camp Wendy 100 Committee Chair Erica Darcy, GSHH Interim CEO Helen Wronski, GSHH Board President Gale Hauck and Ulster County Legislator Gina Hansut.
Ulster County Legislator Gina Hansut presented the camp with the “Pride of Ulster” recognition as the council re-dedicated the dining hall the “Marion Borden Dining Hall.” …
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. (GSHH) is on the lookout for dedicated individuals who are passionate about empowering girls and young women to join their Board of Directors. The organization, …
Amber Torres is the Marlboro Elementary School Student of the Month. L-R Superintendent Michael Rydell, Board member JoAnn Reed, Principal Jena Thomas, Teacher Denise Polumbo, Torres, Asst. Principal Sarah Amodeo, Phys. Ed. Teacher Jen Young and Torres’ family
Last week the Marlboro Administration and the Board of Education honored three students for their Academic Excellence and for their accomplishments that make them exceptional. Amber Torres was …
It was Senior Night; it was Homecoming; and nothing could dampen the spirits of the Marlboro football team. Not the rain that was falling for most of Friday night’s game, and especially …
Loretta Santora had the best finish for the Marlboro Dukes, leading her team to a seventh-place finish at the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association Division I girls’ swimming and …

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Andre Jenkins scored two touchdowns, leading Chester to a 35-12 non-league win over the Highland Huskies on Friday at Chester Common. James Musco also scored on a 1-yard pass and a 44-yard …
Sophie Valentino scored three goals in the Highland girls’ soccer team’s 7-1 win over the Marlboro Dukes on Thursday at Marlboro High School. Ava Acompora, Kaylee Arciuolo, Gabby …
Cadence Meltz had 11 digs and two aces, leading the Highland volleyball team to a 3-0 win over Dover on October 17 at Highland High School. The Huskies won the match, 25-16, 25-20, 25-14. …
Marlboro’s Sydney Sladicka was eliminated from the Section 9 girls’ tennis championships in the quarterfinals when she was beaten, 6-2, 6-2, by Goshen’s Norah Staunton on October 17 …
Marlboro's Jaedyn Lunsford hits the ball over the net as Highland's Bethany Childs waits at the net during Wednesday's non-league volleyball match at Marlboro High School.
It had been a few years since the Marlboro volleyball team had beaten the Highland Huskies. That changed Wednesday when the Dukes swept the Huskies, 3-0, in a non-league contest at Marlboro High …

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