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The origin of Memorial Day

May 20, 2020 Editorial Staff

Memorial Day was established a few decades after the Civil War in memory of those who lost their lives in the conflict.

The Girl Scouts start in Cornwall

March 18, 2020 Editorial Staff

On Monday evening, March 12, 2012 the late Janet Dempsey saw a large gathering at Rings Pond and casually wondered what was happening. By the time she finished her volunteer work at the library, the crowd was gone.

Harriet Terry founded 1st black sorority

February 19, 2020 Editorial Staff

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

Cromwell Manor celebrates 200th birthday

January 9, 2020 Jason Kaplan

To close out 2019, Eileen Hartmann invited the public to join her for light refreshments at the Cromwell Manor Historic Inn.

A special couple helped us begin

December 19, 2019 Editorial Staff

Andy and Jeannie Maroney were founding members of the Cornwall Historical Society.

Cornwall and the two World Wars

November 14, 2019 Ken Cashman

Cornwall’s parades on Memorial Day and Independence Day are planned events that result from months of preparation…

Soltis presentation on Battle of Midway

October 17, 2019 Ken Cashman

On Oct. 7, Matt Soltis surprised an audience at the Cornwall Public Library with a trailer for a film that will be released in November.

Championships in this area aren’t new

September 20, 2019 Ken Cashman

Local fans are still reveling in last year’s success. Cornwall athletes won state championships in football, cross country and wrestling. These are remarkable feats, but a few individuals from another era accomplished even more.

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