April 2017 – The Cornwall Local

Agencies rush to Hudson for rescue

April 28, 2017 Ken Cashman

The 1:19 p.m. emergency message reported an unoccupied, overturned boat floating toward West Point after breaking loose from its mooring. Several agencies rushed to the Hudson.

Beltane to celebrate 10th anniversary

April 28, 2017 Jason Kaplan

When Bernadette Montana started the Beltane Festival 10 years ago, it only drew about 200 guests. Since then, the event has outgrown its original location and is expected to draw about 1,000 people this year.

Work begins on new organic garden

April 28, 2017 Jason Kaplan

A light rain fell, but that didn’t deter the two dozen volunteers from tearing down the Cornwall High School garden in preparation for a new organic garden.

Dragon teams all win something

April 28, 2017 Ken Cashman

Playing almost every day last week, the Lady Dragons showed that their opening day win was an omen of good things to come.

Obituary – April 28, 2017

April 28, 2017 Editorial Staff

Richard Browne May 24, 1943 – April 2, 2017 formerly of Highland Falls Richard (Richie) Walter Browne, 73, died peacefully at home in Sausalito, Calif. on Sunday April 2. Richard grew up at the U.S.

No place to play

April 21, 2017 Editorial Staff

Cornwall Cares Committee addresses student needs

April 21, 2017 Jason Kaplan

The Cornwall Cares Committee was formed to support social and emotional needs, as well as the character development of district students.

One big difference in this year’s Sunrise Service

April 21, 2017 Ken Cashman

With one exception, the Easter morning rites at Ring’s Pond were like the Sunrise Services in the past. The same clergy officiated. The same musicians accompanied the hymns on their guitars. And, as usual, a

Neighbor couldn’t stand it any more

April 21, 2017 Editorial Staff

Suki Chen is still trying to bring her nieces to the United States. The girls ages 4, 7 and 11 have been living as orphans in China since their mother and grandmother were killed in accidents last summer. Their father remains in a coma in a hospital several hours away.

Obituaries – April 21, 2017

April 21, 2017 Editorial Staff

Jo Emily Stacy August 26, 1967 – April 11, 2017 Formerly of West Point Jo Emily Stacy, Highland Falls High School Class of 1967 and resident of New Smyrna Beach Florida, died April 11, 2017