December 2016 – Page 2 – The Cornwall Local

Pearl Harbor has lasting impact

December 16, 2016 Jason Kaplan

On the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor recalled the second-wave strike on the Hawaiian naval base.

Kane gives library an historic painting

December 16, 2016 Ken Cashman

George Kane had just arrived at an estate sale when he spotted a John Gould painting of the old bridge on Forge Hill Road. Remembering the bridge, Mr. Kane glanced at the print that had

Wrestlers third in their tournament

December 16, 2016 Ken Cashman

A pair of state-ranked wrestling teams claimed the top two places in the Dragon Duals on Dec. 10. Cornwall was third after defeating two of its four guests.

Obituaries – December 16, 2016

December 16, 2016 Editorial Staff

Lillian C. Pelella May 15, 1924-Dec. 6, 2016 Lillian C. Pelella, of New Windsor entered into eternal rest on Dec. 6 at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. She was 92 years old. The daughter

Committee adopts resolution

December 14, 2016 Editorial Staff

On Dec. 13, the Ways and Means Committee adopted this resolution that was drafted by County Legislator Kevin Hines. The full legislature will vote on the resolution on Dec. 22.

Cornwall ER to close in January

December 13, 2016 Ken Cashman

The following announcement was excerpted from a St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital press release.

Setting the scene

December 9, 2016 Editorial Staff

School science expo attracts a diverse crowd

December 9, 2016 Ken Cashman

There was a diverse group at the middle school on Tuesday night, Nov. 29. And that was part of the event’s appeal.

Clark takes ventriloquist act to NBC talent show

December 9, 2016 Jason Kaplan

Meagan Clark wowed an audience with her debut performance at the Cornwall Middle School talent show last month. Now the fifth grader is hitting the road to audition for “America’s Got Talent.”

Month: December 2016

A sweet treat?