SOMERS, N.Y.-Bob Folberth believes his ability to draw is a gift from God.

Not in the way people usually use that phrase—figuratively—but a literal talent bestowed by the Lord.

Folberth was not born with the ability to draw, nor did he ever really take an interest in art. But in 1993, in the days leading up to surgery for colon cancer, he prayed harder than ever to God for his ...

SOMERS, N.Y.-Even with all the closings, delays and power outages last week, the determination of Somers High School students never wavered or diminished as opening day for “Beauty and the Beast” drew closer.

In the play, a selfish young prince and the servants in his castle have fallen under the wicked spell of an enchantress. The prince is turned into a hideous Beast until he can ...