Cornwall Presbyterian Church – The Cornwall Local

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.

Harriet Terry founded 1st black sorority

February 19, 2020 Editorial Staff

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

Birthday bags bring extra joy to special day

December 23, 2016 Jason Kaplan

About two dozen elementary students can expect a little extra cheer on their birthday thanks to Emily Cucci and her Silver Award project.

Sportsplex helps Cookie Deployment

November 20, 2015 Ken Cashman

Sportsplex clients and employees are interested in more than fitness. This year they helped the Cornwall Presbyterian Church collect holiday snacks and gifts for service members stationed overseas.

Food, committees, trip & news bites

January 16, 2015 Editorial Staff

People didn’t forget Backpacks for Food (BFF) over the holidays. There was a lot of support for the organization that provides weekend meals for needy students.

9/11 rites recognize recent heroes

September 20, 2013 Ken Cashman

The list of victims keeps growing; the list of heroes is still getting longer. With time, some holidays have lost their meaning, but the Patriot Day observance continues to be relevant. More than 100 people