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People had a chance to bid on a variety of items in the silent auction.
Milton Fire Department brings back cocktail fundraiser
After a two year hiatus, the Milton Fire Department’s Cocktail fundraiser returned to Buttermilk Falls last Sunday evening. This year the proceeds raised will go to the Sarah Hull Hallock … more
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Boy Scout Troop 195 Scoutmaster Brandon Kurta asks the Plattekill Town Board for permission to park cars and collect donations at the July 4th celebration at Thomas Felten Park.
Plattekill summer camp returns
Faced with the possibility of not having a summer camp for a third year in a row, the Town of Plattekill has decided to open it even though interest isn’t as high as usual. The Town Board … more
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Lloyd PBA hosts youth fishing tournament
Recently, the Lloyd Police Benevolent Association hosted a free Youth Fishing Tournament at the pond at Berean Park. Chief James Janso came with his wife and two children. “They put this … more
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Kara Tatelbaum at a book signing.
Local dancer pens a memoir
When Kara Tatelbaum was quite young, she embarked on a long journey to become a dancer. Now as an adult she has penned a memoir highlighting the joys, frustrations, challenges, disappointments and … more
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Alison Buckley named SUNY Ulster President
The SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees has named Alison Buckley, Ed.D. as the College’s seventh president, according to Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Alan Lomita. The announcement follows … more
Anthony Bruno and Meghan Taylor await the opening of Resorts World Hudson Valley.
Resorts World aims for fall opening at Newburgh Mall
Construction work and renovations continue at the Newburgh Mall in preparation for the highly anticipated Resorts World Hudson Valley casino set to open in the fall of 2022. The Newburgh Mall … more
The Milton Lions Club featured Uncle Sam.
Marlborough observes a day of remembrance
Memorial Day weekend saw parades and celebrations all throughout the Hudson Valley. On Sunday May 29, people gathered to celebrate Memorial Day on either side of Main Street in Milton. American flags … more
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At the ceremony, a folded flag was passed between Veterans before it was raised to half staff on the flagpole
Plattekill honors the fallen
After a hiatus caused by the pandemic, the Plattekill Memorial Day Parade returned last Sunday and was greeted warmly by all in attendance. Deputy Town Supervisor Dean DePew Sr. welcomed … more
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American Legion Post Commander Terry Elia served as the Master of Ceremonies
Highland remembers
On a perfect spring morning, after a three year hiatus, the Highland community held a Memorial Day parade that culminated in a solemn ceremony in the town square. Firefighter Frank Piscopo opened … more
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Plattekill adopts towing law
Nearly 10 months in the making, the Town of Plattekill adopted a towing law at its May 18 meeting. Following Wednesday’s hour-long public hearing that was dominated by questions and … more
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Marlboro Milton Lions Club President Steve Ludwigson presented scholarship checks to graduating seniors Novali Hanley (center) and Katerina Calderone at a special dinner in their honor.
Lions Club awards student scholarships
Recently, the Marlboro-Milton Lions Club awarded two, $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors Novali Hanley and Katerina Calderone at a special dinner that was held at the Ship Lantern Inn. Each … more
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Ulster gas relief in effect June 1
Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan reminds residents and businesses that the bill to temporarily cut the county gas tax goes into effect tomorrow. In April, County Executive Ryan partnered with a … more
New street signs honoring those who were killed in action are being erected in Lloyd and Marlborough. Pictured (l. –r.)are Marlborough Highway employee Don Cosman, Marlborough Highway Superintendent John Alonge and Rolling Thunder member Charley Alonge erecting a sign in honor of LCPL William Partington at the intersection of Western Avenue and Lattintown Road in Marlboro.
New street signs honor fallen heroes
In 2009 Marlboro resident Charley Alonge decided that he would find a way to honor his childhood friend, LCPL William J. Partington, who was killed in action in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam on … more
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Walkway presents twilight concert series
New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce its outdoor summer concert series, Twilight Music in the Parks, at Walkway Over the Hudson, on Thursday nights from … more
Cell tower planned for Maybrook DPW
If all goes well with the various public hearings/approvals needed, there could soon be better cell phone service in Maybrook, thanks to a 140-foot cell tower near the Public Works (DPW) garage at … more
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Live music returns to Safe Harbors Green
Orange County Arts Council’s OC Live Music Series presents its second show of the season on Friday, June 3, 7-10 p.m. Entry is at 6:30 p.m. This month features SOLJOI77, an alternative … more
Region remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice
The holiday that we know as Memorial Day, dates back to the time shortly after the Civil War. General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, proclaimed the first major Memorial Day on May … more
Lloyd Cemetery Trustee Dennis Bragg (l.) and Superintendent Charles Meuser would like to preserve the history of the soldiers buried there.
History set in stone
One of the oldest gravestones in Lloyd cemetery belongs to George S. Brundage. It contains all that is known or remembered about a soldier who gave his life for his country: George S. Brundage … more
Ulster reapportionment plan draws complaints
Although a parade of speakers praised the Ulster County Commission on Reapportionment for undertaking a tough job at a May 16 public hearing at the Modena fire station, no one seemed happy with the … more
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Incumbents to battle for Senate seat
Much of Southern Ulster County is assured of having a new representative, come January in the State Senate, as district lines have been re-drawn. The southern half of Ulster, as well large … more
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