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ANCRAM OPERA HOUSE SEEKS VOLUNTEER SINGERS FOR CONCERT OF ORIGINAL SONGS ABOUT THE ROE JAN REGION

ANCRAM OPERA HOUSE SEEKS VOLUNTEER SINGERS  FOR CONCERT OF  ORIGINAL SONGS ABOUT THE ROE JAN REGION All Ages and Backgrounds Needed – No Prior  Performance Experience Necessary  Ancram Opera House, the award-winning theatre in southern Columbia County, invites regional residents…

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Kendall Announces e-Recording through CSC Now Accepted in Duchess County

Kendall Announces e-Recording through CSC Now Accepted in Duchess County Poughkeepsie, New York:             Dutchess County Clerk Brad Kendall announces electronic recording (e-Recording) of land documents submitted through Corporation Service Company (CSC) are now accepted.  Document types allowed under e-Recording include assignments, deeds, discharges,…

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James Wheeler from Amenia named to Augustana College’s winter term Dean’s List

News from Augustana College   James Wheeler from Amenia named to Augustana College’s winter term Dean’s List ROCK ISLAND, IL (03/27/2019)– James Wheeler, majoring in Theatre Arts from Amenia, NY, was among the students named to Augustana College’s 2018-19 winter…

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Obituary, Charlotte A. Rappaport

Charlotte A. Rappaport, 72, a resident of Holmes, NY since 1977, passed away in Danbury, CT on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Born in Brooklyn on October 29, 1946, she was one of three children born to the late Joseph and…

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Trout Season Opens April 1st

Trout Season Opens April 1st Although the opener is traditionally met with snow, high flows and cold temperatures, April 1 is nonetheless the opening day for trout and salmon fishing throughout the State of New York and an indication that spring is…

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Mill Lane Bridge in Pleasant Valley Closed to ALL Traffic – Effective Immediately

Mill Lane Bridge in Pleasant Valley Closed to ALL Traffic – Effective Immediately Poughkeepsie…The Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced the Mill Lane Bridge (PV-17) in the Town of Pleasant Valley has been closed to ALL traffic…

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Obituary, Georgia A. Duncan

Georgia A. Duncan, 89, passed away peacefully at the Maples Rehabilitation & Nursing Home in Wrentham, on March 23, 2019. She was the wife of the late James E. Duncan. Born April 28, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, she was…

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Anne Carlson of Pawling Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

News from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi   Anne Carlson of Pawling Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi BATON ROUGE, LA (03/27/2019)– Anne Carlson of Pawling, New York, was recently initiated into The Honor Society…

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Be a Better Gardener, Bumblebees – the Harbingers of Spring

Bumblebees – the Harbingers of Spring Garden and landscape plantings help sustain bumblebees when they emerge in early spring.   By Thomas Christopher             During this season of early spring, long before the honey bees emerge from their hives, our…

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Catholic Charities Community Services of Dutchess Countyto Host 4th Annual Spirit of Service Awards Dinner

Catholic Charities Community Services of Dutchess County to Host 4th Annual Spirit of Service Awards Dinner — Event Set for Tuesday, June 4 at Villa Borghese in Wappingers Falls – Sponsorship Opportunities and Tickets Available (POUGHKEEPSIE, NY) March 26, 2019…

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Fatal train-pedestrian collision in the town of Stockport

Fatal train-pedestrian collision in the town of Stockport NEW YORK STATE POLICE  Major Richard L. Mazzone Troop K Commander PRESS RELEASE *Update- The deceased victim has been identified as David C. Soka, age 51, of Austerlitz, NY.  Preliminary investigation finds the manner…

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Obituary, Eileen L McKiernan

MILLBROOK – With family members by her side, Eileen L McKiernan, 97 years old, died peacefully in her sleep on March 24, 2019 at ArchCare @ Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, NY, after having lived in her cherished hometown of…

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Obituary, Connell Joseph “Connie” Furey

  Connell Joseph “Connie” Furey June 02, 1935 – March 25, 2019 Connell (Connie) J. Furey, 83, of Brewster, NY (formerly of Stuart, FL and Pawling, NY) passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, March…

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Governor Announces Available Assistance for Farmers Impacted by Extreme Weather

March 20 Federal Disaster Declarations Allow Farmers in 12 Eligible Counties to Apply for Emergency Loans Deadline for Declarations Made in 2018 Approaching Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced available assistance for farmers impacted by extreme rainfall and wet weather…

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Obituary, Stephen Joseph Marshall

Stephen Joseph Marshall, 47, a resident of Pleasant Valley, NY, formerly of Germantown, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Columbia- Presbyterian Hospital in New York, NY. Steve worked as a licensed practical nurse at The Grand Rehabilitation…

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