While this year is certainly different from many other years, we hope there are things for which you can be thankful. Here, our Pine Bush High School Select Choirs remind us of the little things that really are the big things in life for which to be thankful. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Gunnar Meland is a threat on the playing field –both the baseball and football fields actually. But it is baseball the Pine Bush senior is focusing on when he graduates in 2021 and will play for Division I Siena. Gunnar committed to Siena back in September and had a ceremonial signing at Pine Bush High …
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The Wallkill East Rotary and Town of Wallkill Police Department are having a coat giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 28, and Sunday, Nov. 29. These free, gently-used winter coats will be available in men’s, women’s and children’s sizes while supplies last. Stop by the Town of Wallkill Community Center, 8 Wes Warren Drive, Middletown, between 10 …
Thanksgiving Eve is popular among young adults as a great get-together night. It’s actually one of the biggest party nights of the year. Join ADAC (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council) and Orange County Stop DWI for a live webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. Presented by MaryAlice Kovatch and Lauren Savino, the discussion …
As the weather begins to get colder, the need for assistance to pay energy bills grows. Local companies as well as the State of New York are offering grants and payment plans to help residents in need. The State of New York offers Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to help low-income residents pay the cost …
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Dear Parents, The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has developed a Parent Dashboard to increase transparency and make information about school performance and other school-level data easier for parents and the public to access. The Parent Dashboard is part of New York’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, which emphasizes equity in education for all …
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New York state has a new scholarship to cover childcare and help working parents go to their workplace. It is part of the CARES funding and provides 100 percent of the cost for childcare. These scholarships, if approved, cover the period from the date the application is submitted through Jan. 10, 2021. Apply here before …
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Dear Pine Bush Community, Over the past two weeks, the Pine Bush Central School District has been discussing “Back to Play” because we feel strongly that participating in athletics allows students to develop positive relationships with peers and coaches. Athletics also develops team building, improves communication skills, develops resilience and a strong work ethic, while …
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In these challenging times, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) ORANGE is offering families a free, virtual presentation of NAMI Ending the Silence for Families. There will be two presentations: Nov. 12 and Nov. 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. NAMI Ending the Silence for Families is a one-hour presentation for parents and primary caregivers …
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Flu, or influenza, spreads easily and can make people very sick, especially children. As a reminder, flu symptoms include: fever or chills, body aches, cough, sore throat, headache, runny or stuffy nose, feeling very tired. Some people, especially children, may have stomach problems and diarrhea. Unlike a cold, the flu comes on very suddenly. Prevent …
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