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Mid-Hudson arrests report: August 23, 2026
The following items are based on information provided by officials in law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
Clarence Page: Who is Natalie Harp? Americans have a right to know
It's summertime, and the living is uneasy, particularly in Washington newsrooms and bureaus. At this time of year, historically, serious news can be harder to find than the newspeople available to cover it.
Catskill Mountain Railroad hosts special twilight ride on Friday
The Catskill Mountain Railroad is scheduled to host a special twilight ride on Friday, Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m. with live onboard music by Earl Pardini and the Slide Mountain String Band.
Hope Rocks Festival moves to Bearsville Theater, set for September
The Hope Rocks Festival will move from Saugerties to the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock on a new date, Saturday, Sept. 26, organizers announced.
Average gasoline prices remain stable throughout Mid-Hudson
Average gas prices remained relatively stable across the Mid-Hudson Valley last week, while the national average is at its highest level of the year, according to GasBuddy.com.
Golf: Chris DeForest holds off Ty Monroe 1-up to capture first Wiltwyck men’s club title
When Chris DeForest won the 29th hole to go 5-up over defending champion Ty Monroe, it seemed as if he was going to cruise to his first win in the Wiltwyck Golf Club men's club championship on Sunday, Aug. 23.
Mid-Hudson Valley arrests report: Aug. 24, 2026
The following items are based on information provided by officials in law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
Golf: YMCA/Wiltwyck Pro-Am attracts quality field
The YMCA/Wiltwyck Pro-Am, which features stellar club pros from as far away as Long Island, will begin its 49th renewal at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Robert Trent Jones-designed layout in Kingston.
Rhinebeck officials want speed-calming measures on Route 308
Rhinebeck Town Board members want speed-reader signs and other traffic-slowing steps taken along state Route 308 to encourage drivers to keep within the 55 miles-per-hour speed limit.
Lake Sophia at Sojourner Truth State Park to stay open through Labor Day
The popular Lake Sophia swimming facility at Sojourner Truth State Park will remain open daily through the end of the season on Labor Day, the park's operator, the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, annou...
Head-on collision in Olive leaves 2 dead
A teen from Long Island and a New York City man were fatally injured in a two-car head-on crash on state Route 28 early Sunday morning, state police said.
Town of Ulster eyes lead agency role for Mission Clean Energy battery project
Ulster Town Board members have announced their intent to serve as lead agency for the state Environmental Quality Review Act process of Mission Clean Energy's proposed 120-megawatt lithium-ion battery next t...
Ex-Plattekill fire chief killed wife, an EMS captain, then self, police say
A former Plattekill Fire Chief and Poughkeepsie City firefighter killed his wife, a former department EMS captain, by shooting her multiple times on Friday before taking his own life, police said on Monday.
Military news: Mid-Hudson Valley residents serving in NY Army National guard promoted
The following area residents serving in the New York Army National Guard were promoted:
Collegians: Alessandra Song of New Paltz and James Elizares von Baeyer of Wallkill graduate from Colgate Un...
Two area residents — Alessandra Song of New Paltz and James Elizares von Baeyer of Wallkill — graduated from Colgate University in Hamilton on Sunday, May 17, with bachelor of arts degrees.
Cartoonist’s take: Blanche the AG on Trump Leash
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Danny Tyree: Has ‘dateflation’ struck your family?
I spent two years hoping to date a certain young lady from my hometown. In anticipation, I kept dutifully adding spare cash to a special envelope I kept in my dresser drawer.
Hudson Valley Improv to stage Comedy Showcase in Kingston in September
Hudson Valley Improv will present its Comedy Showcase on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston.
Hurley Heritage Society hosts ‘Patriots and Spies’ author, tours
The Hurley Heritage Society will welcome local author A.J. Schenkman, who will conduct "Patriots and Spies"-focused walking tours followed by a book signing, on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Hurley Heritage Muse...
Tivoli man charged with attempted murder for beating grandmother, 96, in Rhinecliff, police say
A Tivoli man who police say beat his grandmother during an argument is facing attempted murder and other charges.
Man charged in July hit-and-run crash that fatally injured Saugerties man
A Wallkill man faces a felony charge after police said he left the scene of a car vs. motorcycle crash on state Route 212 on July 16 that injured a Saugerties man who later died from his injuries.
Sawyer Savings Bank reopens after possible data security incident
Sawyer Savings Bank reopened its branch offices on Monday, Aug. 10, seven days after a possible data security incident forced the closure of all four of its branches.
Town of Ulster residents say proposed short-term rental law needs stronger penalties
Town of Ulster residents have asked the Town Board to include stronger noise and nuisance penalties in its short-term rental rules.