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Al Lanzetta shown protesting the closure of the acute care facility at Castle Point.

Local residents fight Castle Point closing

Marlborough resident Al Lanzetta has been protesting the closure of an acute care facility at the Castle Point VA Medical Center in Wappingers Falls. In addition, he recently collected about 100 …

Marlboro reviews revenue sources for 2025-26

The Marlboro School Board and administration continue discussions on the 2025-26 budget, with Su-perintendent Michael Rydell emphasizing that final numbers will remain uncertain until the state …
Janet Nunez

Nuñez is Site Program Manager for Trudy Farber Center

Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has appointed Janet Marie Nuñez to the new position of Site Program Manager at the Trudy Resnick Farber building in Ellenville. The position was created as …
The approval of a container storage site by the Plattekill Town Board is under scrutiny.

Plattekill container site is questioned

For the past few meetings of the Plattekill Town Board, resident Anthony Covino said the town illegally approved a portable storage container  business at 1425 Route 44/55 that is in a …

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  Emergency crews responded to a structure fire following an explosion Wednesday afternoon off Route 28A, officials said. The West Hurley Fire Department and Empress ALS were dispatched at …
L-R Judy Schoonmaker, serves on pastor’s relations committee, husband B.J. Mikkelsen, Patricia Mikkelsen, Administrative Assistant for both churches, Laurie McNeill, pastor of both churches and Howard Baker serves on Administration Committee.
Recently, the First Presbyterian Church of Marlboro honored Patricia Mikkelsen at a luncheon for her ten years of service as their Administrative Assistant. She also handles the First Presbyterian …
A family affair with the Addams Family turns into a night of dancing and musical cheer.
The Panther Players welcome one and all to their presentation of the Addams Family musical on the weekend of March 21 - 23 at Wallkill Senior High School. The Panther Players invite you for a show …

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Southern Ulster Times - March 20, 2025

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The Southern Ulster Rotary Club will host a Kentucky Derby Party on May 3 at the New Paltz Elks Lodge, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature a live viewing of the Derby, a cash …
The Southern Ulster Rotary will hold an Electronics Drop-Off Day on Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Town of Plattekill Town Hall on Route 44-55 in Modena. Residents can drop off …
The Highland Rotary Club will honor three community members who exemplify the organization’s “Service Above Self” motto at its annual recognition dinner on Friday, April 11, at 6 …
Highland Public Library is excited to announce a new benefit for its patrons: the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Pass. This pass grants free admission for up to five people, including at least one …
Stories you may have missed
Own an electric vehicle (EV) or a plug-in hybrid? The Town of Marlborough’s Cluett-Schantz park may get a set of new charging stations, as a result of a vote by the Town Board on Monday night, …
Town of Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak [right] presented Police Chief James Janso with a Certificate of Appreciation for his 35 years of service to the community.
Last week Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak, on behalf or the Town Board, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Police Chief James Janso for is 35 year career serving the town. Janso started …
Feeding a family in today’s economy is tough – especially when the price of eggs makes a trip to the grocery store to buy them something to dread. But imagine the sticker shock that area …

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Jodie McCaffrey directing the 4th and 5th grade Choruses.
For the past 65 years the Highland Music Department has hosted Scholarship Concerts, highlighting students musical skills. The money raised is awarded to deserving seniors at graduation to …
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary and House Officers were sworn in at the Marlboro Annual Inspection Dinner that was held last Saturday at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie.
On Saturday, March 8, the Marlboro Hose Co. No. 1 held their annual Installation dinner. This dinner is deep in tradition for all fire departments across America. It’s always a great evening in …
Arial, played by Natalie Terwilliger, and Flounder, played by Heather Masterson, examine a “dinglehopper.”
The Marlboro High School Drama Club is presenting the musical, “The Little Mermaid” this weekend, with performances on Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m., Saturday March 15 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. …

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The Clintondale Fire Department will host a community breakfast on Sunday, March 16, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the firehouse, located at 1063 Route 44-55 in Clintondale. The menu includes pancakes, …
The third annual Clover Classic 5K is set for Saturday, March 15, on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail, beginning and ending at Tony Williams Park. Hosted by Town of Lloyd Events, the race will kick …
The Highland Senior Citizens St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon will take place on Thursday, March 13, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 84 Grand St. The event features a corned …

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