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Hi there, Highland! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Highland student earning a Hudson Valley Credit Union scholarship
  • Highland's own joins New York's newest class of Forest Rangers
  • Highland resident among 10 charged in major Hudson Valley drug case

Also on today's calendar: The Sound of Nashville in the Hudson Valley Queen City and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: A brief afternoon shower, temps: high: 83, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Classrooms to careers: Hudson Valley Credit Union awards college scholarships to student members (cuinsight.com) — Highland student KaiLani Angiolillo has been awarded a Hudson Valley Credit Union scholarship as she heads to Binghamton University, standing out among 61 applicants. She's one of eight student members honored for academics, activities, and service, as HVCU continues investing in Hudson Valley youth through scholarships and other education-focused programs.
   

2. DEC Announces Graduation of 17 New York State Forest Rangers (ny.gov) — Highland is represented in New York's newest class of Forest Rangers, with Joshua Betts of Highland, Ulster County, among 17 graduates completing six months of intensive training. He'll join a statewide force that handles rescues, wildfire response, and environmental protection across millions of acres, bringing those skills back to serve New Yorkers, including the Hudson Valley.
   

3. Seven Ulster residents among arrested in large drug bust (dailyfreeman.com) — A major Hudson Valley cocaine trafficking investigation led to 10 arrests, including Highland resident Joshua A. Mintz, 41, as part of a network operating in Ulster and Orange counties. Authorities say the long-running probe uncovered over a kilogram of cocaine and numerous felony charges, with state and local agencies emphasizing ongoing efforts to keep Ulster communities safer.
   

4. High school golf: Saugerties wraps up MHAL Division title with two wins (dailyfreeman.com) — Highland High's golf team edged Pine Plains 170–178 in a Mid-Hudson Athletic League match at Apple Greens, led by Nick Welch's round of 40. The story also recaps Saugerties clinching the division title and other league scores, giving Highland fans a clear picture of where their team stands.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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