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Man Charged in Connection with Sex Offense Allegation 

  Man Charged in Connection with Sex Offense Allegation  The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Wayne Thatcher, age 64 of Poughkeepsie, in connection with a recent allegation of inappropriate sexual contact investigated by Sheriff’s Office Detectives. On…

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Obituary, Corinne Teresa Dwyer

Corinne Teresa Dwyer, 90, of Millerton, NY and Fort Meyers, FL passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2017 in Herscher, Illinois after a lengthy illness. Born in New Haven, CT on September 12, 1927 she was the daughter of the…

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Pets of The Week: Jake and Milton

Jake:  Handsome Jake is a big bundle of love!  This big, beautiful Yellow Lab is hoping to find his forever home for the holidays.  You can meet Jake and his friends daily from 10-3. Milton:  Milton is a sweet, handsome…

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Lagrangeville man arrested for Assault 1st Degree

  State Police Highland arrest Lagrangeville man for Assault 1st Degree  NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Pierce V. Gallagher  Troop F Commander        PRESS RELEASE   On 12/03/17, State Police at Highland charged JOVAN A. WILKINS, age 25, of…

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Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro Re-appoints Bettina “Gold” Wilkerson as the Dutchess County Poet Laureate

    Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro Re-appoints Bettina “Gold” Wilkerson as the Dutchess County Poet Laureate Poughkeepsie…Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro announced today he has re-appointed Poughkeepsie resident Bettina “Gold” Wilkerson as the 2018 Dutchess County Poet Laureate. Poet…

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Events at Pawling United Methodist Church

Events at Pawling United Methodist Church       Dinner & Hanging of the Greens 6 p.m., December 6 Pawling United Methodist Church, 2 Dutcher Ave., Pawling NY 12564 Come for a free community dinner at “Cook’s Night Out” and then stay…

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Obituary, Jean Singer Foster

Jean Singer Foster, a long-time resident of Poughkeepsie, NY died unexpectedly on December 1, 2017. Jean is survived by her daughter, Beth Foster Debyah, her husband Michael Debyah and their children Alexander and Zoe of South Weymouth, MA. She is…

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One car accident on Route 22 near Thunder Ridge Road

  Patterson Fire Dept. No.1, Inc At approximately 9:10 AM on Friday, November 22, 2017, the Patterson Fire Department was dispatched to a one car accident on Route 22 near Thunder Ridge Road. Our Heavy Rescue apparatus, 22-6-1, arrived to…

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State Police Investigators seek public assistance in learning circumstances leading up to the discovery of a deceased male found in Pound Ridge

  SP Somers – State Police Investigators seek public assistance in learning circumstances leading up to the discovery of a deceased male found in Pound Ridge NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Robert C. Gregory Troop K Commander     PRESS RELEASE  …

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Rollover motor vehicle accident in Patterson

  Patterson Fire Dept. No.1, Inc At approximately 6:50 PM on Friday, November 10, 2017, the Patterson Fire Department was dispatched to a rollover motor vehicle accident with injuries and entrapment on Route 22 just south of Route 311. Our…

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Obituary, Kent Alfred Johnson

  Kent Alfred Johnson died peacefully in his home on November 30 with his wife at his side. Kent was born on March 14, 1927 in New Milford, Connecticut. Son of Victor Johnson and Bertha Carlson Johnson, late of Grayslake,…

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Four December Concerts to be Staged at DCC

  Four December Concerts to be Staged at DCC   December 1, 2017 – A variety of musical selections will be performed throughout December during four concerts scheduled at Dutchess Community College’s Poughkeepsie campus. The Jazz Ensemble will perform on…

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Three Arrested in New Paltz on Drug Possession Charges

  Three Arrested in New Paltz on Drug Possession Charges  NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Community Narcotics Enforcement Team  Major Mary A. Clark, Detail Commander          Contact: Beau Duffy   Director of Public Information    (518) 457-2180 PRESS RELEASE  Three individuals…

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Obituary, Anthony D. “Tony” Coluccio Sr.

  Hyde Park – Anthony Donald Coluccio Sr., 93, of Hyde Park, NY and Barefoot Bay, Fl., passed away peacefully on November 30, 2017 at Vassar Brothers Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on…

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Bridge Work Completion on Hollow Road in Clinton Highlights Productive County Road and Bridge Project Season

  Bridge Work Completion on Hollow Road in Clinton Highlights Productive County Road and Bridge Project Season Poughkeepsie…The Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced work on Bridge C-19, located on Hollow Road (CR 14) over the Little Wappinger…

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