Category: Washington

Enoch Crosby Chapter, NSDAR Sponsors Flag Essay Contest

  Enoch Crosby Chapter, NSDAR Sponsors Flag Essay Contest   The Enoch Crosby Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring an essay contest for all fifth and sixth graders. Children who are home-schooled are invited to participate as well….

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Pet of The Week: Lucy

  Lucy is an adult female Pitbull at the Putnam Humane Society.  She’s looking for an experienced adult home without other pets.  She’s gone for weekend visits with a staff member and was the perfect houseguest.  Lucy is a loving…

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The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Sunday night

  On Sunday night, the Earth will pass through a field of debris left behind by an extinct comet. That debris — bits of rock and dust — will ignite when it enters our atmosphere, streaking across the night sky….

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Obituary, Rachel Lynn Antunovich

  Clinton Corners – Rachel Lynn Antunovich, 24, a lifelong Clinton Corners resident, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at the Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital of Westchester County Medical Center. Born October 2, 1991 in Peekskill, she was the beloved…

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‘Get on Your Feet’ Student Loan Forgiveness Program to Begin Accepting Applications on December 31

  ‘Get on Your Feet’ Student Loan Forgiveness Program to Begin Accepting Applications on December 31 Governor Cuomo announced that New York State will begin accepting applications for the new ‘Get On Your Feet’ Loan Forgiveness Program on December 31….

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Statewide Grant Program Will Support County Operations of Public Safety Answering Points

  Statewide Grant Program Will Support County Operations of Public Safety Answering Points Governor Cuomo announced $10 million in Public Safety Answering Points operations grants have been awarded to municipalities across New York State. The funding, administered by the State…

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Megan Dignan of Millbrook named to SUNY Oswego President’s List

  Megan Dignan of Millbrook named to SUNY Oswego President’s List OSWEGO, NY (12/29/2015)– Megan E. Dignan of Millbrook, a senior majoring in graphic design, has been named to the President’s List for the fall 2015 semester at SUNY Oswego….

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Molinaro swore in for 2nd term as Dutchess County Executive

  The Honorable Denise M. Watson administers the Oath of Office for Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro’s 2nd term, with his wife Corinne and children Abigail and Jack. The Oath of Office ceremony for Marcus J. Molinaro’s second term…

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Dutchess County Office for the Aging – AGING NEWS

  Dutchess County Office for the Aging AGING NEWS Office for the Aging Services Utility Scams Seminar (1/21) Caregiver Support Group 2016 Meeting Dates (1/18) Knit Hats Needed (1/15) More Aging News Online   Golden Living . . . News…

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Pet of The Week: Wallace

  Wallace is a very handsome and outgoing 3 year old male Pitbull Mix at the Putnam Humane Society.  He’s an active boy who loves his walks and does beautifully on leash.  He’s looking for a more experienced adult family…

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Holding out hope for a miracle

  PHELPS NY— Looking back on her life as a little girl living in a single-wide trailer in the town of Phelps, Laura Hinckley described her growing up years as shrouded in dysfunction. Hinckley, now 51, called it a complicated…

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First winter storm of season to spread ice, snow across northeastern US next week

  First winter storm of season to spread ice, snow across northeastern US next week By Brett Rathbun, AccuWeather.com Meteorologist December 26, 2015; 10:45 AM ET Share| A quick shot of cold air will allow an approaching storm system to…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcements

  Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement Title: Assistant Director of Construction and Maintenance Recruitment Number: 2015-00000056 Last File Date: 1/8/2016 A recruitment has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested,…

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DEC Announces Proposed Rule Changes to Allow Big Bore Air Rifles for Big Game Hunting

  DEC Announces Proposed Rule Changes to Allow Big Bore Air Rifles for Big Game Hunting Public Comments Accepted Through February 8 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting public comment on proposed regulation changes…

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Governor Directs Flags to Half-Staff

  Governor Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on December 23, 2015 in honor of a New York Air National Guard member who died in Afghanistan on Monday, Dec. 21. New York Air…

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