On Saturday morning, April 7 a black bear visited and destroyed a locked trash bin on Deer Run in Tomkins Cove, a resident of the neighborhood told the Rockland County Times. The bear focused its energies on only the one bin, ignoring other nearby rubbish. The resident said bear sightings on the street are generally confined […]
BY JOE KUHN The ShopRite of Tallman recently concluded its annual “Biggest Winner Challenge,” a series of nutrition and wellness trials that encourage employees to make healthy lifestyle changes. Guided by the Registered Dietitian Johna Mailolli – a full-time employee of ShopRite Tallman, available for consultation to the public free of charge – eight participating employees took […]
Nearly 60 Widener University students took part in the national Alternative Spring Break program this semester on university-sponsored service trips to five locations around the United States. Though their destinations varied, the students were all driven to help others and expand their worldviews. Graham Skywark of Blauvelt was among those to take part in the […]
Major General Anthony P. German, the adjutantgeneral of New York, announced the recent service accomplishment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their initial commitment to serve their community, state and nation. The newest citizen soldiers to complete Army basic combat training and advanced individual training were welcomed to their […]
Joseph Pirro of Suffern was among 40 SUNY Oneonta students who traveled to New Orleans recently to attend the American Marketing Association’s 40th Annual International Collegiate Conference. Pirro, who is majoring in Business Economics, is a member of SUNY OnMark, SUNY Oneonta’s chapter of the American Marketing Association. The club was awarded seventh place in […]
BY BARRY WARNER Mike and Diane Conklin have contributed to the Volunteer Blauvelt Fire Department in many ways. Mike served as Chief of the Department and Incident Commander and is currently the Treasurer. Diane is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and an instructor in the Explorer Program. “As Fire Chief in 1979, I performed […]