August 2014 – Page 2 – The Cornwall Local

Jones Farm prepares to celebrate centennial

August 22, 2014 Jason Kaplan

Businesses come and go, but one Cornwall mainstay has not only withstood the test time, it’s stayed in the same family for 100 years. Three generations currently work side-by-side to keep Jones Farm running –

Obituaries – August 22, 2014

August 22, 2014 Editorial Staff

Wendell M. Brooks December 10, 1940-August 12, 2014 Wendell M. Brooks, of Cornwall-On-Hudson entered into eternal rest on Aug. 12 at home. He was 73. The son of Donald Clarence Brooks and Elizabeth Louise Stevens,

Striking a Pose

August 15, 2014 Editorial Staff

Gridders can handle tough schedule

August 15, 2014 Editorial Staff

“It’s a pretty tough schedule,” Tyler Peddie admits, “but I think we can handle it. I feel like we’re coming together as a team.”

Intern to report on road conditions

August 15, 2014 Jason Kaplan

Around Village Hall Summer roads program. As part of his internship, Richie Ibsen is required to report his findings to the Board of Trustees. Over the summer, Ibsen analyzed and prioritized the village’s roadways based

Obituary – August 15, 2014

August 15, 2014 Editorial Staff

William “Bill” Phair February 19, 1935-August 9, 2014 William ‘Bill’ Phair of Highland Mills entered into eternal rest on Aug. 9 at Elant at Goshen. He was the son of the late John and Margaret

Special Town Board meeting

August 8, 2014 Ken Cashman

The Town Board will hold a special meeting in Town Hall on Monday, Aug. 11 to interview candidates for the Highway Superintendent’s job. Bob Conley, the current superintendent will be retiring on Aug. 29

A sweet treat

August 8, 2014 Editorial Staff

Newburgh Ministry is a useful model for others

August 8, 2014 Ken Cashman

There’s a new outreach in Cornwall. People of different faiths are joining together to provide weekend meals for elementary school students. If the volunteers need inspiration, they can look north to the Newburgh Ministry, which

Girl Scout completes pet memorial path

August 8, 2014 Jason Kaplan

Smith, from Girl Scout Troop 459, began work, about a month and a half ago, on a reflection path behind the Blooming Grove Humane Society.