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A fast-moving house fire Wednesday morning, July 2, in the Town of Plattekill sent one person and several firefighters for medical treatment and displaced three adults and two pets, fire officials … more
In an exclusive interview with the Southern Ulster Times, Tom Corcoran addressed what he contends are false accusations surrounding his tenure as the Treasurer of Marlboro Youth Football and … more
The Highland Public Library has announced the appointment of Lisa Gill as its new director, following the retirement of longtime director Julie Dempsey, who led the library for 32 years. Gill is … more
The Plattekill Town Board recently received conceptual architectural plans for a new 23,600 sq/ft combined Town Hall/Court/Police department facility and a 22,610 sq/ft Highway Garage that was done … more
Ulster County has secured $1 million in state funding to support water and sewer upgrades in the Village of New Paltz, a project that officials say will unlock new housing development and address … more
During this past year Barbara Gavin has been working to establish a Lions Club in Lloyd, with a focus on family and youth. Besides collecting and recycling glasses for kids, the club works with the … more
Christina Fanitzi -- a native of Milton and a U.S. Army colonel stationed at West Point -- was crowned Mrs. New York America 2025 on June 23 at the Rochester Inn and Conference Center, earning the … more
Continuing nearly six decades of defending the Hudson River and inspiring generations through environmental education, sailing, and song, the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Board of Directors has … more
The Town of Esopus, in partnership with American Legion Post 1298, is proud to launch Phase Three of the warmly embraced Hometown Heroes Banner Program. Building on the success of the first two … more
Steve Laubach, President of the Highland Rotary, presented checks to the Lloyd Police and Fire Departments, each in the amount of $7,500.   For the past three years the Rotary Club has … more
After months of uncertainty and temporary closure, the Poughkeepsie Social Security office has officially reopened at a new location around the corner from its previous site. Beginning Monday, … more
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh) recently joined library officials to announce $10,000 in funding to expand the Music Garden at the Highland Public Library. The Music Garden has … more
Marlboro High School held its 89th Commencement Ceremony last Friday evening for 151 students of the Class of 2025.   The High School Band played ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ as … more
The Commencement Ceremony for the Highland High School Class of 2025 was held last Thursday evening out on the new athletic field, managing to dodge the unending rainfall that has been ever present … more
Each year those who have chosen to retire from the Marlboro School District are traditionally honored for their service by the Board of Education and the Administration at the last board meeting of … more
Recently, the Plattekill Town Board met with members of the area fire departments to ask their views on the safety and efficacy of Battery Storage facilities. Presently, the town has a moratorium in … more
For the final month of the 2024-25 school year, Marlboro honored their Students of the Month for June.   Lily Sullivan was named the Marlboro High School Student of the Month by Art … more
Ulster County has appointed Sarah Kramer-Harrison as its first-ever Director of Arts, Culture, and Open Spaces, a new position established within the Department of Tourism. The role was created to … more
Each summer, a selected group of dedicated young musicians comes together in the Hudson Valley for two intensive weeks of chamber music training and performance through the Lyra Music Young Artist … more
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