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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

March 25, 2023


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Monthly Archives: February 2023

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Beacon News
Beacon Police Badge

Beacon Police Blotter

By Staff | February 28, 2023

Select incidents from January

Sports
Joe Battle

Beacon Boys Advance; Haldane Games Postponed

By Staff | February 28, 2023

Basketball tournament resumes Wednesday

Around Town
washington

Around Town (Photos)

By Staff | February 28, 2023

Celebrating Washington, puppy star, icy jump, senator visit

Obituaries
Pocahantas Jackson

Pocahontas Jackson (1922-2023)

By Staff | February 27, 2023

Generations of Beacon children knew her as “Miss Pokey”

Obituaries
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Beacon Obituaries

By Staff | February 25, 2023

Margaret Garnot, Barbara Richards

Obituaries
Cheryl Timmons

Cheryl Timmons (1952-2023)

By Staff | February 25, 2023

Nelsonville resident worked 35 years for Ossining

Beacon News
Beacon High School

Beacon Schools In ‘Lockout’ After Rombout Threat

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 24, 2023

Threat likely false but police remain at schools all day

Columnists
Youth hand holding electric plug on sky with sun flare

Living Green: Big Savings Ahead

By Krystal Ford, Columnist | February 24, 2023

What the Inflation Reduction Act means for you

Arts & Leisure
Kinney's workbook is a place for him to plot and measure new work.

Back to Beacon

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | February 24, 2023

Artist’s sculpture and drawings in new group show

Columnists
game image

Out There: Snow Job(less)

By Brian PJ Cronin, Reporter | February 24, 2023

Winter in black and white 

Arts & Leisure
From left: Owen Sullivan-Hoch, Helena Kottman, coach Paul Kottman, Gabe Lunin-Pack and Keira Shanahan. Not pictured: Colin Hopkins, Simon Pieza, Marc Firpo Photo by A. Rooney

The Age of Debate

By Alison Rooney, Arts Editor | February 24, 2023

Haldane team strives to see both sides

Arts & Leisure
Reserva

Perfect Pairing

By Kat Merry, Contributor | February 24, 2023

Wine bar brings flavor and flair to Beacon

High Schools

The End of Snow Days?

By Lily Zuckerman, Correspondent/Student Journalists Program | February 24, 2023

Climate change, remote learning threaten tradition

Columnists
Steve Etta's 1951 Ford F-1 pickup

Classic Wheels: 1951 Ford F-1 Pickup

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 24, 2023

“Everyone looks at it; I like it when they add a wave.”

Around Town
Gabriela Martinez, Mar .5

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | February 24, 2023

Calendar highlights from Feb. 25 to March 5

Sports
Kevin Devaney

5 Questions: Kevin Devaney Jr.

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 24, 2023

Former reporter helps schools livestream sports

Beacon News
marijuana leaf

Dutchess Man Fights To Clear Pot Conviction

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | February 24, 2023

DA opposes effort to vacate plea under legalization law

Around Town
Around the Region

Around the Region

By Staff | February 24, 2023

A roundup of New York State news

Columnists
phone book

Reporter’s Notebook: The Book With Everyone’s Number

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 24, 2023

An old phone book stirs up memories

Philipstown News

Tree and Shrub Sale Opens

By Staff | February 24, 2023

CCE also offering beekeeping course

Philipstown News
Detail of fire sparks isolated on black background. Abstract flaming background

Burning Leaves Set Fire to Neighbor’s Gazebo

By Staff | February 24, 2023

Garrison resident issued two violations for damage  

Around Town
Perkins Memorial Tower

Record Attendance at State Parks

By Staff | February 24, 2023

More than 79 million visitors in 2022

Sports
Haldane's Ben Bozsik rises for a jumper last week at FDR. Photo by S. Pearlman

Varsity Roundup

By Skip Pearlman, Sports Reporter | February 24, 2023

Basketball teams prepare for playoffs

Philipstown News

Winter Coat Drive Underway

By Staff | February 24, 2023

Donations benefit Walter Hoving Home

Sports
Devin Heanue will play his final season for the Binghamton Bearcats this fall. Photo provided

Haldane Grad Rises to Division I

By Michael Turton, Reporter | February 24, 2023

Garrison resident plans for soccer beyond Binghamton

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