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Marissa Kraus named to municipal clerk’s honor roll

Village Offices will be closed on July 4th. Happy Independence Day! Congratulations to the Walden Fire Department Explorer’s Group for winning the 1st Place Trophy for best appearing Junior …
VC seniors awarded scholarships Special congratulations to two Valley Central School Seniors who were awarded scholarships for their essays on patriotism. Julia Rose Wilson and Brennan Paul Donachie wrote the winning essays for the …
Still time to order a memorial brick for Veteran’s Park The Walden Community Council thanks the Walden Savings Bank for hosting their June 8 meeting. President and CEO, Derrick R. Wynkoop was present to review some highlights of the bank’s 150th …
PB chamber hosts First Friday events every month Congratulations to the Class of 22! Graduation will take place on Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m. Happy Fathers Day and Happy 4th of July to all my readers! Please remember that this column runs the …

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Matthew Darrow (right), an Ulster BOCES Small Engine Mechanics Repair student from the Wallkill Central School District, discusses the turf management aspect of his hand-on career training program as New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado (then a US Congressman), and Ulster County Legislator Laura Petit listen. 

Ulster BOCES showcases approach to workforce development

Days before Antonio Delgado was selected as Lieutenant Governor, he joined New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey and Ulster County Legislator Laura Petit on a visit to Ulster BOCES Career & …
The 247 members of the Class of 2022 have completed their journey.

Wallkill celebrates the Class of 2022

Family and friends gathered on Friday, June 24 at Wallkill Senior High School and celebrated the commencement ceremony for the 247 graduates of the Wallkill Class of 2022. Two years have passed …
Valedictorian Alicia Kretschmer and Salutatorian Julian Lazaro.

Pine Bush Class of 2022 moves to the next chapter

The Pine Bush High School Class of 2022 moved on to the next chapter of their lives on Friday, June 24, 2022, as 379 students walked across the coveted stage during the annual commencement ceremony. …
Valedictorian Rian Dickman led the procession of graduates onto the field. Underclass members of the National Honor Society served as honor escorts.

Valley Central Class of 2022 shines during commencement ceremony

The Valley Central High School Class of 2022 celebrated the culmination of their high school career on Saturday, June 25, 2022, on the high school field. Under the hot summer sun, graduates received …
Maybrook Troop 236’s latest Eagle Scouts, during their recent Court of Honor, are (l-r) Gideon Reda, Tyler Allen and Haley Sullivan. The three are the 80th, 81st and 82nd Eagle Scouts since the troop began in 1985. Haley is also the first female Eagle Scout in the troop’s 37 years.

Maybrook Scouts advance to Eagle

Boy Scouts of America, Troop 236, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2064, Commander Robert Beck, Maybrook, is proud to congratulate Haley Sullivan, Tyler Allen, and Gideon …

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Briefs

Pine Bush convenience store robbed

Crawford Police released this photo of a suspect in an armed robbery of the Citgo Station at the intersection of Route 52 and Hill Avenue, Monday at around 11 p.m. The investigation is on going. If …

Former VC principal gets new job in Eldred

One year after taking a leave of absence that ended with his resignation, former Valley Central Co-Principal Michael Conklin has a new job. Conklin has been appointed Junior Senior High School …

Gardiner has vacancies

The Town of Gardiner has vacancies on the following: Assessment Review Board, Environmental Conservation Commission and Parks and Recreation Committee. If interested, please contact Supervisor …

Tour the Borden Home Farm

Want to learn more about the historic Borden Home Farm in Wallkill? Join a tour on Sunday, June 26 and learn about the history of this unique property. Meet folks from the School of Practical …

Pine Bush Band announces summer concert schedule

The Pine Bush Community Band has four dates lined up for summer entertainment. The band, which has been in existence for nearly 40 year, consists of 45+ musicians of all ages and abilities. Their …

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