February 2022 – The Cornwall Local

Skiers due to miss two days of school

February 23, 2022 Ken Cashman

Samantha and Mackenzie are skipping school for a few days next week. While their friends are stuck in classrooms, the girls will be zipping down Gore Mountain.

Phenology project seeks volunteers

February 23, 2022 Jason Kaplan

Black Rock Forest is seeking assistance from the community as it begins a Phenology Trail Monitoring Program. Phenology is the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life.

Obituary – February 25, 2022

February 23, 2022 Editorial Staff

Donna Marie Mandell, nee Poccia, 75, passed away on February 15, 2022 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Martinisis begin planning next outdoor social

February 16, 2022 Jason Kaplan

Plans for the second annual event, which will take place June 4 at Black Rock Fish and Game Club pavilion, are currently underway.

Vets Theater buys homestead

February 16, 2022 Ken Cashman

Chris Meyer recently purchased the Chadeayne Homestead, the large building on the circle…

Obituaries – February 18, 2022

February 16, 2022 Editorial Staff

Richard J. Bittles, Sr., of Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY entered into eternal rest on January 26, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 82 years old.

CCSD honors its all-state musicians

February 9, 2022 Ken Cashman

There’s an incentive for coming early to school board meetings. Punctual audience members can listen to some very talented musicians.

Science fairs have changed over the years

February 9, 2022 Ken Cashman

It’s been 20 years since I attended my first science fair as a reporter for The Cornwall Local. The event has changed since then. But one thing is still true.

Home care agency receives 3 awards

February 2, 2022 Ken Cashman

Scott Teresi is moving his office again. The company address isn’t changing. He’s still at 53 Route 17K in Newburgh.

Center comments on artificial fields

February 2, 2022 Ken Cashman

On Jan. 31, the Board of Education received a seven-page letter from Diana Zuckerman, the president of the National Center for Health Research. Ms. Zuckerman describes the dangers associated with artificial turf…