2020 – Page 17 – The Cornwall Local

Obituary – February 28, 2020

February 26, 2020 Editorial Staff

Charles “Chuck” W. Watkins, of Cornwall-on-Hudson, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 13 at Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fishkill. He was 73 years old.

Special meeting

February 24, 2020 Jason Kaplan

The Town Board is having a Special Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. to act on its Property-Liability Insurance Renewal.

SKAC celebrates 60 years of sculptures

February 19, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Storm King Art Center is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.

Harriet Terry founded 1st black sorority

February 19, 2020 Editorial Staff

Harriet J. Terry was added to Cornwall’s Wall of Fame last fall.

Woods and Schrag commit to Marist College

February 19, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Earlier this month, Cornwall High School seniors Amin Woods and Derek Schrag committed to playing football for Division I Marist.

Skoufis reaches deal on rent increases

February 14, 2020 Jason Kaplan

By Jason Kaplan Senior citizens living in the Idlewild Creek Apartments have reason to rejoice this week. On Tuesday, Senator James Skoufis reached a deal with Sage Apartment Communities to cap an increase in rent.

Kilgore promoted to lieutenant colonel

February 12, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Mat Kilgore reached a milestone in his 18-year career with the United States Military. Last month he was promoted to lieutenant colonel. The rank also comes with a battalion command.

Volleyball team recognized for sportsmanship

February 12, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Some athletes take performance enhancing drugs to gain an edge over their competition and teams may resort to cheating in order to win a big game. Despite this, there are athletes who take the game seriously and approach their opponents with honor and integrity.

BOCES helps career decisions

February 12, 2020 Jason Kaplan

On Feb. 6, Orange-Ulster BOCES held its annual Career and Technical Education Media Day, in conjunction with National Career and Technical Education Month.

Obituary – February 14, 2020

February 12, 2020 Editorial Staff

MSGT (Ret) Albert Bernard Christoff Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on January 26, 2020 in Las Vegas. He was 68.