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The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of James E. Minor, age 33 of Poughkeepsie, for felony DWI and various other charges stemming from vehicle pursuit in the Town of Poughkeepsie at approximately4:35 am on Oct. 29, 2011. The pursuit began when the Sheriff’s Office STOP-DWI Patrol first observed a 2008 Dodge Caliber...
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Through an exclusive collaboration; The Samarotto Design Group (www.samarottodesigns.com) and Italian Excursion (www.italianexcursion.com) is pleased to announce a trip unlike any other to the magical Italian countryside for a week-long, design infused experience from April 18th through 25th, 2012. This unique tour will include all the best of the Italian Countryside… a warm welcome...
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The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the investigation into a one-car fatal auto accident, which occurred on State Route 22 in the Town of Amenia at approximately 11:35 pm on Oct. 27. The Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of State Route 22 near State Route 44 just before midnight in response to a...
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The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office would like to urge parents and caregivers who may have children going out to “Trick-or-Treat” to be sure that their children follow a few simple safety measures to help them be safe on this upcoming Halloween. Although Halloween is meant to be a time of fun, it also places...
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HEAP applications are being accepted beginning November 16th. This program helps low income residents pay home heating costs. Dutchess County Executive William R. Steinhaus and Commissioner of Social Services Robert Allers have announced applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will begin to be accepted for regular benefits on Wednesday, November 16th, for...
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The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Arnold Falgiano Jr., age 26 of Beekman, NY, in the City of Poughkeepsie on 10/27/11 for felony driving while intoxicated. Mr. Falgiano was stopped on Church St by the Sheriff’s Office STOP-DWI Patrol at approximately 2:15 am, after he was observed operating a 2000 Volvo...
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If you follow us on Twitter, please note we have changed our name to better reflect the publication. Our former username was @TickKeyLady and now it is @CountryCourier. We have made the change today,Thursday, October 27, 2011. The information will be the same – news about our local communities – it’s only the name...
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The Kiwanis Club of Poughkeepsie will dedicate its flagpole in Hulme Park to the memory of fallen City of Poughkeepsie Police Detective John Falcone. The ceremony will take place on November 10, 2011 at 11:00 am. The Club will also be honoring the country’s veterans at this event. Hulme Park is located at the corner...
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The General Consulate of Guatemala in New York will be visiting Dover Plains, NY on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9AM to 5PM at Dover Elementary School, 9 School Street, Dover Plains. The Consulate will be issuing the following documents: Passport extension, Consular ID Card, Civil Registry: birth, marriage, and death certificates, minor authorization, document authentication, and proof of residence for retired...
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On October 24, at about 3:22PM, New York State Troopers responded to a report of a two-car accident on the eastbound roadway of Interstate 84, west of State Route 9, in the Town of Fishkill. One of the involved drivers reported to State Police that she observed a blue Suzuki sport-utility vehicle crash into...
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