2019 – Page 9 – The Cornwall Local

Storm King ready to welcome new students

August 16, 2019 Jason Kaplan

The Storm King School campus has been bustling with activity all summer, but the new school year is about to commence.

Music dominates Bethlehem’s ‘Hunchback’

August 15, 2019 Jason Kaplan

The Bethlehem Summer Music Festival will hit the stage this weekend with “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Unlike the original movie, the stage version offers more music.

Obituaries – August 16, 2019

August 15, 2019 Editorial Staff

Anita E. Holstein, of Cornwall-on-Hudson entered into eternal rest on Aug. 7 at her home. She was 85 years old.

Top picks for poolside page-turners

August 10, 2019 Editorial Staff

Whether you’re lounging poolside or just sprawled out directly in front of the A/C, summer is a great time to catch up on some reading. We asked staff members at your local libraries, as well as our own here at News of the Highlands, Inc., for their summer reading recommendations…

Striking like a hurricane

August 9, 2019 Jason Kaplan

Thursday evening’s thunderstorm may have been brief, but it cut through like a hurricane. Strong gusts of wind left debris in roadways and knocked down trees like this one on Hudson Street.

Bill bans oil barge anchorage sites on river

August 9, 2019 Jason Kaplan

The Hudson River has been described as the bloodline of New York State and one of our most precious resources from a historical, visual, ecological, and economical standpoint.

Town takes action against illegal camp

August 8, 2019 Jason Kaplan

Following a special meeting, held Wednesday night, the Town Board determined the property at 29 Boulder Drive has been illegally operating a “summer camp” without obtaining the proper permits from the town or the Orange County Department of Health.

Joining a crew is a good thing to do

August 8, 2019 Editorial Staff

Crew, better known as rowing, has been a love of mine for over seven years now.

Obituary – August 9, 2019

August 8, 2019 Editorial Staff

John Arthur Johnston, of Cornwall, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 4, 2019 at The VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System in Wappingers Falls. He was 61-years-old.

Campers take the stage

August 2, 2019 Editorial Staff

A two-week intensive theater camp culminates with two viewings of “High School Musical” at Storm King School…