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Barrel saga continues in Plattekill

The saga of the seven mysterious barrels at the Town of Plattekill transfer station has taken another turn. Following the November 16 Town Board meeting, Councilman Dean DePew Sr. said the town …

Lloyd receives ARPA funds; makes appointments

Last week, Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak said the town has received a $500,000 award from Ulster County through the American Rescue Plan Act [ARPA]. The funds will be put toward the $2.5 million …

Lloyd updates Tillson / Toc project

The Town of Lloyd has posted regular updates on the town’s website on the progress of the construction work that is being done along Tillson Avenue. This roadwork is part of an overall upgrade …

UNICO hosts 28th annual essay contest

The Marlboro chapter of UNICO has sponsored the Italian heritage essay contest for 7th and 8th graders in the district for the past 28 years. Each of the 1st Place winners received $200 and a …

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The spirit of the holiday season is coming alive in the Hudson Valley, and one of the most popular holiday traditions for local residents is Eggbert and his winter wonderland at Devitt’s …
Leptondale Bible Church congregation members and neighbors joined together on Saturday, November 12 for the third annual Thanksgiving Meal Celebration and enjoyed home cooked turkey, stuffing, corn, …

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Briefs
Jason Hepper, 33, of Walden was arrested on November 20 by the Ulster County Sheriff’s Department for his role in damage to the Wallkill Central School District’s Administrative Offices …
Over several dozen members of the Wallkill Civil Service Employees Association [CSEA] appeared before the Wallkill Board of Education on Wednesday, November 16 to address concerns about mice in …
A girls softball game was recently played between Marlboro and Kingston 12 U girls. The game was played in honor of Dave Pulliam to recognize him not only for being a cancer survivor but also for his …
New Paltz Fire Department members were dispatched Thursday for a reported car fire at the Mohonk Mountain House Gatehouse. Car 43 arrived with a working car fire just 15-20’ from the …
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With the recent mild weather in the Hudson Valley, construction to revitalize the TOMVAC building has been moving quickly forward. Supervisor Scott Corcoran said they have framed and sheathed the …
Tina Fino’s life took a remarkable turn after she published a cookbook of her family’s favorite recipes that she entitled, ‘From My Heart to Your Table.’ Her long journey led …
On Monday evening the Marlborough Town Board appointed Frank Zebrowski and Kevin Coronel as part-time Police Officers for the purpose of attending the Ulster County Police Academy. Supervisor …

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The Valley Central School District will begin 2023 with a new superintendent leading the district. During the Monday, November 14, 2022, Board of Education Meeting, board members unanimously …
All U.S. Veterans are honored on Veterans Day, which takes place at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month and commemorates the signing of the Armistice with Germany in 1918 that ended WW I. …
Democrat and Working Families Party candidate Jen Metzger was elected to the Office of Ulster County Executive last week, defeating Republican and Conservative Party opponent, James Quigley, III by …

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Commissioners Ashley Dittus and John Quigley are pleased to announce that the Ulster County Board of Elections will be offering extended office hours for voters who need to apply for an Absentee …
Last Thursday, just after noon, President Joseph R. Biden passed through the Town of Lloyd on his way to tour the IBM plant in Poughkeepsie. He met with IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna after the …
Two hit-and-run accidents, possibly related, occurred in Ulster County last Friday, with the second one leaving a Gardiner woman dead after her car was forced into a pond. The first occurred near …

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