2020 – Page 18 – The Cornwall Local

Expo offers explosions, rotting food, and fun

February 5, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Cornwall Central School District third and fourth graders had their mad scientist caps on last week for the annual elementary science expo, at the middle school.

Football coach wins statewide award

February 5, 2020 Ken Cashman

Ryan Baldock is the Class A Football Coach of the Year in New York State. His colleagues throughout the state selected him for the honor.

Michael Kelly’s award-winning bistro

February 5, 2020 Ken Cashman

Name of establishment:Liberty Street Bistro Date opened:June 30, 2016 Owner:Michael Kelly Why did you get into the restaurant business: “While in high school, I had the opportunity to work for good local people (like Hans

Rock Wall owners started at bottom

February 5, 2020 Jason Kaplan

The Cornwall Local and The News of the Highlands continues its monthly series on food and beverage establishments in the area.

Obituaries – February 7, 2020

February 5, 2020 Editorial Staff

Ralph L. Bullock, of New Windsor, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 26 at his home. He was 98 years old.

Anyone can judge annual chili cookoff

January 29, 2020 Ken Cashman

One of the best gigs you can get is being a judge at Loughran’s Chili Cookoff.

BOCES cyber security team reaches state finals

January 29, 2020 Jason Kaplan

This year’s Orange-Ulster BOCES computer networking team failed to reach the national semi-finals in the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Competing in the state finals, the team fell short by two points.

Miracle dog returned at Christmas

January 29, 2020 Ken Cashman

Maya Mercurio never completely gave up hope. Her dog had been missing for more than a week. There was every reason to be pessimistic.

Obituary – January 31, 2020

January 29, 2020 Editorial Staff

Natalie Ann Yachymiak, a former resident of Cornwall-on-Hudson, died on Jan. 24 at age 77.

Chess lessons offered at Cornwall Public Library

January 24, 2020 Jason Kaplan

Joshua Davenport learned to play chess, at the age of six, after watching his father and older brother play. Although he’s a member of the United States Chess Federation, he never played in a sanctioned game, but Davenport is taking the skills he’s accrued over the years and passing them on to those who want to learn how to play.