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Organist to celebrate 50 years

October 4, 2013 Jason Kaplan

On Sunday, Nov. 3, former Town of Cornwall resident Elissa Zahn will perform, in concert, to celebrate 50 years of playing the organ in area churches. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. at

Music academy’s new location

September 27, 2013 Jason Kaplan

When it came to playing music, Mike Benninger was a late bloomer. He was 12-years-old when he discovered his uncle’s guitar in the attic and decided he wanted to learn to play. But age doesn’t matter, Benninger said.

Hwang semi-finalist for scholarship

September 27, 2013 Jason Kaplan

Last week, Cornwall High School senior Kristina Hwang learned she’s a semifinalist in the 59th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Two car accident on Route 9W

September 20, 2013 Jason Kaplan

Around 2:30 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a two-car accident on Route 9W and Mountain Road in Cornwall-on-Hudson. First responders included Town of Cornwall and Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Police Departments, Cornwall Volunteer Ambulance Corps,

Students reflect on national anthem

September 20, 2013 Jason Kaplan

Although National Anthem Day is celebrated on March 3, the day the “Star-Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem, for the last 10 years Cornwall Middle School has paid homage to the song around Sept. 14, the day Francis Scott Key wrote the lyrics.

HVSPCA thrift shop looks to expand

September 13, 2013 Jason Kaplan

The Hudson Valley SPCA took over the St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital thrift store in April and is now looking to expand and rebrand its name.

COH puts new tower truck in service

September 13, 2013 Jason Kaplan

Storm King Engine Company’s “new” 2000 American LaFrance tower truck is now in service, nearly a month and a half after the used truck was purchased from Deer Park. In May, fire chief Robby Vought

Wide receiver stars as varsity quarterback

September 6, 2013 Jason Kaplan

When it comes to playing football, Mike White is a late bloomer, but judging by the success he’s had on the field that could be hard to tell.

Fall Festival offers something new

September 6, 2013 Jason Kaplan

The 40th annual Fall Festival, which promises to be bigger and more kid-friendly, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. In years past, Main Street would be closed from Chadeayne

Happy hour celebrates optimal health

September 6, 2013 Jason Kaplan

In celebration of Discover Your Optimal Health Day, on Sept. 12, three thousand Take Shape for Life health coaches across America will be hosting Healthy Happy Hours.