2020 – Page 4 – The Cornwall Local

Schmitt salutes Merritt Florist

October 14, 2020 Ken Cashman

On Oct. 6, Assemblyman Colin Schmitt recognized the shop as his Business of the Month.

Scout will catalogue cemetery

October 14, 2020 Jason Kaplan

When Debbie Wason presented her Girl Scout Gold Award project, the Gold Award Committee members were impressed with the proposal and commented they never had someone suggest a project involving a cemetery.

Obituaries – October 16, 2020

October 14, 2020 Editorial Staff

Gary “Garry” G. Johnson, of Cornwall entered into eternal rest on Oct. 6 at The Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh. He was 69 years old.

Mixed feelings about hybrid learning

October 7, 2020 Jason Kaplan

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how businesses and schools operate. When the Cornwall Central School District closed its doors in March, learning was conducted entirely online.

Remote learners to get help

October 7, 2020 Ken Cashman

There appears to be good news for a portion of Cornwall’s student body. Remote learners will be getting extra help.

Obituaries – October 9, 2020

October 7, 2020 Editorial Staff

Joseph Michael Darby of Ellenville entered into eternal rest on Sept. 14. He was born in New York City on Dec. 3, 1958, the sixth of seven siblings.

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.