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Were elections without drama In the ‘Old Days?’
Our community has been awash in election news on every front: conversations among neighbors, statistics constantly running out from car radio speakers, pop-up screens on our phones and … more
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Actors Studio plans another holiday show
Greetings from River City. After years of living with the fear that our highly trafficked street might cave in while drivers were on it — despite repeated efforts to get it properly repaired and … more
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Bereavement support group concludes its fall session
“Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction persevere in prayer.” Romans 12:12 Welcome to November when bright blue skies gift us with its pleasant breezes and a subtle crispness in the air, and the … more
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John William Brundage’s Newburgh business
A wonderful lady met with me this week to share a rather unique piece of China, a small family heirloom, which is best described by the Yiddish term “tchotchke.” It’s a small pitcher which her … more
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A host of events coming up at the library
There is plenty happening at the Marlboro Free Library this November, with music, local history, crafts, veterans’ programs and opportunities for residents to gather with friends and neighbors. … more
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Donation box with clothes on the armchair in the living room.
Walden Rotary to host adopt a coat Nov. 14
Happy Birthday to Ginny McFadden on November 10 and to Peter Millspaugh on November 11! Life must’ve been so fun back in the day when everyone walked the streets; like in old movies or … more
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K of C to conduct annual coat drive
Happy birthday to Montgomery resident Tony Marano who will be turning 102 on November 8th when he will celebrate with friends and family. You may have seen this local Veteran at Shop Rite returning … more
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Newburgh photographers produced more than photos
Newburgh has always been an innovative city but I continue to marvel at its long-standing creativity. Just two years after Alexander Graham Bell invented the first telephone, a local photographer, … more
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Carpenter’s Gun Works
Last fall, a great guy (Thanks, Kevin!) came over to check out a parcel of land belonging to the Fostertown Cemetery with his metal detection equipment. We covered most of the parcel finding some … more
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NW Fire Dept. hold memorial service at St. Francis of Assisi
That holds the destiny of America. It’s the hand that casts the ballot.” Harry Truman New Windsor Fire Department held their Memorial service with Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, and … more
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Library accepting donations of winter clothing
Greeting from River City. Please, dear readers and friends who offer the precious gift of prayer, offer your prayers for my beloved friend of almost 70 years, Helen Potter. Helen has been one of … more
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Walden Baptist to host dinner Nov. 7
Happy Birthday to Veronica Kirnan and Richard McNamee on October 29! And Happy Birthday on November 4 to my mom Susan Millspaugh! I hope you all have a wonderful birthday! A couple weeks ago you … more
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Marlboro High School Grade 12 student Hope Lawson made history as the first Marlboro student selected to serve as a youth guardian for the Hudson Valley Honor Flight! Hope participated in Mission 3000, accompanying Vietnam War veteran Edward Mayer of Kingston on a special trip to Washington, D.C.,
Thanksgiving is just around the corner
As November settles in with crisp air, changing leaves, and the anticipation of Thanksgiving, it offers us a meaningful opportunity to pause and reflect on the many blessings in our lives. This … more
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Our always vulnerable waterfront
A CSX freight train inched past my windows last week so slowly it barely made noise. Then another also creaked past just as slowly a while later. That is uncommon, and made me wonder what was … more
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A place for sportsmen
Comments on last week’s article requested information on a favorite place from my youth, Carpenter’s Gun Works, or Carpenter’s Gun Shop. Libby Werlau, the Plattekill Historian, has posted some … more
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Honors for Deacon Neppl and the Haight family
“Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” Helen Keller (1880–1968) Knights of Columbus Msgr. Henry O’ Carroll Council 444 hosted its annual Columbus Day … more
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Washington’s Headquarters welcomes George Washington home
Greetings from River City! If you’ve walked past Washington’s Headquarters lately and felt like something was missing, you weren’t imagining it. Our first president has been away since 2019, … more
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Come celebrate Halloween in the park
Happy fall, everyone! Grab your calendar and make note of these upcoming events, school news, church activities and community happenings around Marlboro. Halloween in the Park — Trunk or Treat … more
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New Rose Theatre Group to host Halloween movie nights
Happy Birthday to Emilia McNamee and to Jodi Lynn on October 26th! I hope you both enjoy your special day! In one of my earliest columns I featured the Didsbury Theatre, I wanted to share it … more
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Welcome to autumn in Wallkill
Happy fall, everyone! As the leaves change and the crisp autumn air settles into our little town, it’s a wonderful reminder of just how beautiful this time of year can be. There are plenty of ways … more
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