September 2020 – The Cornwall Local

New market in Cornwall offers local products

September 30, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Farmhouse Market ribbon-cutting ceremony is Saturday Minutes before the Sept. 25 soft opening of Farmhouse Market, located at 277 Main St., patrons were already eager to check out the new business’ selection. The grand opening

Dance Closet has more than clothes

September 30, 2020 Ken Cashman

A little girl enters the store with her mother and selects a dance costume in a special kids’ room that includes a wigwam. The youngster tries on the outfit and then heads to the dance studio in the front of the store so she can perform in her new clothes…

Obituaries – October 2, 2020

September 30, 2020 Editorial Staff

Winfred M. Couser of Cornwall entered into eternal rest on Sept. 24 at Campbell Hall Rehabilitation Center, Hamptonburgh. He was 92.

Rivas makes podcasts for a purpose

September 23, 2020 Ken Cashman

We were socially distant. For more than 30 minutes, Oscar Rivas and I sat at opposite ends of a table and talked into microphones. He was a good audience. He laughed at the appropriate times and often chuckled when I didn’t expect it. We were creating a podcast.

Keep wearing your mask!

September 23, 2020 Ken Cashman

One question changed my entire interview with Dr. Gelman. When she referred to a potential second wave of COVID-19, I was curious. “What makes you think there’s going to be one?”

Obituary – September 25, 2020

September 23, 2020 Editorial Staff

Theresa L. Haase, a former long-time resident of Cornwall, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 17, at her residence. She was 91.

Cornwall’s 9/11 speakers focus on aftermath

September 16, 2020 Ken Cashman

There was no official head count on Sept. 11. Most people described the crowd by saying, “It was a lot bigger than I expected.” All of the spectators wore masks.

Cooking passion leads to new career

September 16, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Amy Bishopp has always had a passion for food. As a young girl she enjoyed cooking for her family and helping her mom bake and shop for groceries. She was hired this summer to serve as the Cornwall Central School District’s new director of food services.

Obituaries – September 18, 2020

September 16, 2020 Editorial Staff

Mary Rita Galvin April 8, 1923 – September 10, 2020 Cornwall Mary Rita Galvin of Cornwall entered into eternal rest on Sept. 10 at Park Manor Rehabilitation & Healthcare in the Town of Wallkill. She

Quinn’s fire department role will expand

September 9, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Last week, 21 Orange County residents graduated from the firefighter academy held at the county’s Fire Training Center in Goshen. Among them was Storm King Engine Co. volunteer Charles Quinn.