Archive for June, 2012

On Tuesday, June 26th Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro cut the ceremonial ribbon to open Pawling’s new attraction, The Thomas E. Dewey Center. Located at 63 East Main Street in Pawling (within the Pawling Commons). The Center was created by life-long Pawling resident and former history teacher and professor Stan Mersand. Stan has been...
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Fourth of July Fireworks and V.I.P Parking! Wednesday, July 4 from 6pm – 9pm $20 per car for Museum V.I.P parking AND activities! Enjoy a front row seat and no hassle parking at Poughkeepsie’s Fourth of July Fireworks Display! The Children’s Museum will open at 6pm and snacks and beverages will be available in...
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The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Lenore Salmons, age 48 of Amenia NY, for aggravated DWI (Leandra’s Law) and various other charges resulting from an auto accident Thursday, June 28th. The Sheriff’s Office responded to Route 22 at the intersection with Route 44 in Millerton for a report of an auto...
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Poughkeepsie…Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro today announced that smoking is prohibited in all Dutchess County Parks effective July 9th, 2012 to protect park visitors from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. “Our county parks are beautiful, welcoming retreats for families and visitors to gather and enjoy the great outdoors.   We want to ensure...
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Assistant Majority Leader Angela Flesland (R,C,I-Poughkeepsie) announces a DWI Awareness event to be held on Friday, June 29th from 5 to 8 PM.  The event will be hosted in the center court of the Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie. The event is to promote “Lisa’s Challenge” in memory of Town of East Fishkill...
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Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro has initiated a search for a new County Historian.    The Dutchess County Historian serves as a resource for the general public on ethnic, religious, genealogical, or other related historical information and is responsible for collecting and preserving documents, maps, photographs and other materials relating to the history of...
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The first in a new series of monthly events held in the City’s Fall Kill Partnership Gardens. Gardeners of all stripes – aspiring, experienced and all those in between – are invited to a Skill Share at the Fall Kill Partnership Gardens on Sunday, July 8th from 4-6 pm for an interactive workshop that...
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City of Poughkeepsie Police are investigating several thefts of catalytic converters from parked vehicles that have occurred over the past two weeks. The thefts have primarily occurred in the Lower Main Street section of the city, particularly in the area of the train station and Rinaldi Boulevard. They appear to be taking place during...
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Hey there Country Courier readers.  I’ve received more questions through email and I am hoping this article helps shed some light. I also like to share tips this time of year for all of the people who decided to get healthy for the summer.  This can be the hardest time of the year for some...
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Red Hook Man Arrested for Menacing On Sunday, June 24, 2012, Troopers from SP Rhinebeck investigated a reported menacing complaint that occurred on Whaleback Road in the town of Red Hook.  Investigation revealed a 19 year old man of Red Hook, threatened another with a folding knife.  He was arrested and charged with Menacing...
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