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Obituary, Hazel D. Knuffke

  Dover Plains – Hazel D. Knuffke, 88, a longtime area resident, died on Friday, September 30, 2016 at Sharon Health Care Center in Sharon, CT. Mrs. Knuffke was a store clerk at Terni’s Store in Millerton, NY for many…

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Visiting Artists Lecture Series: October

  Visiting Artists Lecture Series: October WASSAIC, NY— The Wassaic Project announces the beginning of its fall lecture series about contemporary art with these upcoming speakers: Michael Waugh on Monday, October 10th at 12pm, and Mary Birmingham on Friday, October…

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Obituary, George M. Eisenhut, Sr.

  BEEKMAN – George M. Eisenhut, Sr., 98, an area resident since 1951 and formerly of Brooklyn, died peacefully on September 27, 2016 at his son’s home surrounded by his family. Born in Brooklyn on July 21, 1918, he was…

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Lauren McNamara of Holmes, NY ran a personal-best time in the Lakers’ 11th place finish.

  News from SUNY Oswego Lauren McNamara of Holmes, NY ran a personal-best time in the Lakers’ 11th place finish. OSWEGO, NY (10/01/2016)– Lauren McNamara of Holmes, NY ran personal-best times in the Lakers’ 11th place finish at the 38th…

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Obituary, Jacqueline A. Rohr

  Gouverneur – Jacqueline A. Rohr, 70, a former longtime Dover Plains resident died peacefully on September 19, 2016 in DeKalb Junction, NY under the care of her friends, Marj and John Frary and Hospice. Jackie worked as a Mental…

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Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement – Assistant Civil Engineer II (Design)

  Dutchess County Department of Human Resources Recruitment Announcement Title: Assistant Civil Engineer II (Design) Recruitment Number: 2016-00000031 Last File Date: 10/31/2016 A recruitment has been announced in a title you indicated interest in. If you are still interested, please…

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Holmes man busted with heroin in Bedford

    BEDFORD – A  man who’s last know address was Pawling and was the suspect in several Westchester burglaries was found with stolen items and heroin when he was arrested on Thursday. Justin Williams, 26, who’s last known address was…

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Colorful Fall Foliage Approaching Near Peak in Some Areas of Adirondacks

  Colorful Fall Foliage Approaching Near Peak in Some Areas of Adirondacks Week of Sept. 29 – Oct. 5 This is the third 2016 Fall Foliage Report for New York State. Reports are obtained from field observers and reflect expected…

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Angler Catches Massive Smallmouth Bass

  Angler Catches Massive Smallmouth Bass Ties 1995 Record Patrick Hildenbrand holding an 8 lb. 4 oz. smallmouth bass he caught from the St. Lawrence River. Germantown, N.Y. resident Patrick Hildenbrand caught an 8 lb. 4 oz. smallmouth bass from…

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Ridge Road in Dover Re-Opens to Traffic

  Ridge Road in Dover Re-Opens to Traffic Poughkeepsie… The Dutchess County Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced Ridge Road was reopened to traffic this afternoon following work to realign the roadway and replace bridge D-32 over Coopertown Brook…

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Amenia’s Free Performing Arts Program

  Amenia’s Free Performing Arts Program   Saturdays, Sept.17th – Dec. 10th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Amenia Town Hall   The Town of Amenia is pleased to present its free performing arts program on Saturdays, September 17th…

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State Police superintendent appoints new second in command

  State Police superintendent appoints new second in command NEW YORK STATE POLICE George P. Beach II Superintendent Beau Duffy Director of Public Information  PRESS RELEASE   Superintendent George P. Beach II today announced that Christopher Fiore has been appointed First Deputy…

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2016 Dutchess Outreach Annual Coat Drive

2016 Dutchess Outreach Annual Coat Drive The air is starting to cool, prompting warmer blankets, cups of hot apple cider, and that favorite jacket to keep cozy. Fall is here and with it comes Dutchess Outreach’s annual Susan DeKeukelaere Memorial…

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Funding Will Help Hudson River Estuary Communities Protect Water Quality, Increase Storm Resiliency

  Funding Will Help Hudson River Estuary Communities Protect Water Quality, Increase Storm Resiliency     A total of $441,091 in grants will go to 10 projects to help communities in the Hudson River Estuary watershed protect water quality and…

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