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Plattekill considers a way to honor young mother

  Last week Plattekill Supervisor Dean DePew read a letter from a resident requesting to have a bench placed near the playground area of the town park in memory of Jennifer Powles …

Anthony Fitzpatrick posted a selfie on the internet after getting knife into the Ulster County Building on April 15.

Man smuggles knife into Ulster County Office Building

On April 15 Anthony Fitzpatrick, a Kingston city school board trustee, managed to get a knife undetected into the County Office Building on Fair Street in Kingston, the seat of the Ulster County …

Marlborough to hold Arbor Day celebration

The Town of Marlborough is hosting an Arbor Day on Saturday, April 26 from noon to 2pm at the upper Milton Landing Park on Sands Avenue by the dog park. This event is a collaboration between the …

Firm to fix visibility issues on Tillson Avenue

Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak spoke about fixing the visibility issues on Tillson Avenue that residents of the area brought to the board’s attention a few months ago.   Plavchak …

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Local News
Ulster County is excited to announce the return of its trailblazing initiative — the Nature Bus — kicking off during Earth Week on Saturday, April 26, and running every Saturday through …
The friendly confines of Milton’s Hudson Valley Sports Dome hosted the annual Town of Marlborough Easter Egg Dash on Saturday morning. Hundreds of children filled the arena for a dash to …
The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra will celebrate a milestone in its 2024-25 season with a special 30th anniversary concert featuring Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection.” …

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Southern Ulster Times - April 24, 2025

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The ‘Art Unbounded’ student art exhibition, celebrating SUNY Orange creative spirit and 75th anniversary of the college, is on view through April 30 in Orange Hall Gallery where the hours …
On April 5, at approximately 5:22 a.m., troopers from State Police Highland responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision on Old Post Road in the town of Marlborough. The investigation revealed …
Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash involving a vehicle that struck a residence Sunday afternoon on Plattekill Ardonia Road, authorities said. The incident occurred around 4:50 p.m. at …
Retirees of the New Paltz Community invite retired men and women everywhere to the monthly breakfast meeting on Monday, April 7, at 8:00 a.m., at the New Paltz Plaza Diner. Stuart …
Stories you may have missed
The Dali Quartet performs at the season finale of The Newburgh Chamber Series.
Latin American music meets the classical canon when the Dalí Quartet performs April 25 in Newburgh. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at St. George’s Church, 105 Grand St. The concert …
A.J. Schenkman never set out to become a Civil War historian. Instead, as a self-described ‘amateur storyteller,’ the Hudson Valley-based author and educator has always been more …
Nicole Parete (.) has been named acting principal at Plattekill Elementary School, replacing Monica Hasbrouck. (r.)
Two employees at Plattekill Elementary School have been placed on paid administrative leave, and an acting principal has been appointed following a special meeting of the Wallkill Central School …

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Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that applications are open to help low-income New Yorkers stay cool this summer through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Overseen by the Office of …
Rotarians and honorees: L-R Rotary President Steven Laubach, Pat Roza high school interact liaison, Amelia DelForno, Darlene Plavchak, Shihan Mike Skinner, Sensei Dan Paradies and PDG Rotarian Christine Giangrasso.
Last week the Highland Rotary Club honored four residents with  Service Above Self awards at a dinner held at Casa Milanese; High School Senior Amelia DelForno, Darlene Plavchak, Bushiken Karate …
Civic Readiness Teacher Christina Saylor (far left) poses with her students at the presentation of their projects. [L-R] first row - Hope Williams, Elaine Shebey, Cadence Meltz, Amelia DelForno, Luca Rizzo, Ava LaValle, Sianni Caiciado, Lauren Santiago, Lillian Reynolds, Arhianna Sandy[L-R] middle row- Teacher Christina Saylor, Taso Bakatsias, Kai Roper, Gabriella Barbaro, Alessandra Barbaro, Mae Wright, Bethany Childs, Kelcey Whalen, Dylan Zocchi. [L-R] back row- Nemo Swart, Erin Smith, Jackson Gillespie, Teddy Druttman, Zachary Haeser, Kyle Dwyer, Alexis Violaris, Keira Bishop, Noah Cabrera, Sam Calahan, Emelia Halbijohn, Gunner Trombetta, Hayley Sutfin
For the second year, Highland High School students in Christina Saylor’s Civic Readiness Class showcased their work last week in the cafeteria at the High School.   Saylor guides …

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The Town of Lloyd Events Committee will host Easter in the Hamlet on Saturday, April 12, at 10 a.m. at the Town Field. In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for April 19. Children can …
The Southern Ulster Rotary Club is offering 10-inch hanging baskets for Mother’s Day, with proceeds benefiting Rotary youth programs. Available varieties include Non-Stop Begonia, New Guinea …
The Town of Marlborough Recreation Committee will host its Easter Egg Dash on Saturday, April 19, at the Hudson Valley Sports Dome, 240 Milton Turnpike. Doors open at 9 a.m., with the egg dash …

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