Shortcuts When it comes to mowing, skip the buzz cut to ensure a healthy lawn   By Thomas Christopher             Several years ago, when I was first investigating no-mow lawns, I planted one for a neighbor. His back yard had…

“ KARAOKE NIGHT at The Copake Grange ..  great music & fun! ” COPAKE, NY – The Two Of Us Productions, the award-winning theater company based in Columbia County NY and the Copake Grange are pleased to co-host an evening…

News from the University of New Hampshire   The University of New Hampshire Announces May 2019 Graduates DURHAM, NH (05/23/2019)– The following students graduated from the University of New Hampshire in May 2019. Students who received the honor of summa…

Art Display featuring the work of Nancy Woogen. June 4 – July 11, 2019 Nancy is a local artist who uses various painting mediums including watercolor, pastels, oils, and acrylic. Nancy has a great love for the outdoors and nature…

News from Muhlenberg College   Gabrielle Hondorp of Poughquag Named to Muhlenberg’s Academic Honor Roll ALLENTOWN, PA (05/23/2019)– Sixty-seven Muhlenberg College student-athletes were recognized for their performance in the classroom and on the field, court, track and course with their…

Theresa Rappa, 86. a 48-year resident of Poughquag, NY, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY. Born in New York City on December 26, 1932, she was one of four children born to the…

Holly Ann Barnes, 62, passed away May 24, 2019, surrounded by loved ones at the Mid-Hudson Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. Holly was born on July 16, 1956, in Poughkeepsie to Maynard and Nancy Burhans. Her father worked for IBM…

PUTNAM STOP-DWI Impaired Driving Crackdown runs May 24-28, 2019 Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley Jr,. Town of Carmel Police Department Chief Michael Cazzari and Town of Kent Police Department Chief Kevin Owens announced today that their police agencies will…

News from Paul Smith’s College   Erin Rogers of Pawling, Louis Daversa of Wingdale, Donovan Hughes of Stanfordville named to Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College PAUL SMITHS, NY (05/23/2019)– The following students were named to the Dean’s List at…

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Recycling Event to be Held Saturday, June 22nd at Dutchess County Department of Public Works The Dutchess County Division of Solid Waste Management will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal & Electronics Recycling Event…

Free concert at the Beekman Library, Saturday, June 1st Free concert at the Beekman Library, Saturday, June 1st from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm featuring guitarist, Ed Mullaney. The concert will be held outside, so bring a lawn chair or…

Pleasant Valley woman arrested for stabbing NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Pleasant Valley, New York – On May 22, 2019, the New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested Mikala L. Riggleman, age…

Eighteen-year-old arrested for rape in Lagrange NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE Lagrange, New York – On May 20, 2019, the New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested an eighteen-year-old for two counts…

News from University of the Cumberlands   Anna Paratore of Clinton Corners named to President’s List at Cumberlands WILLIAMSBURG, KY (05/23/2019)– In recognition of academic performance, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has…

News from Paul Smith’s College   Erin Rogers of Pawling and David Gilleo of Wassaic graduate from Paul Smith’s College PAUL SMITHS, NY (05/23/2019)– The following students graduated from Paul Smith’s College on May 11, 2019. David Gilleo of Wassaic,…