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Accident with injuries in Pleasant Valley
PLEASANT VALLEY - Multiple ambulances have been called to the scene of what is reported to be a three-car accident with potentially serious injuries at the intersection of Route 44 and Pleasant View Drive.
Dutchess GOP supports consolidation plan
In an effort to streamline the voting process for this year's primary election and save taxpayer dollars, Republican Dutchess County Elections Commissioner David Gamache has proposed a plan eliminating the need ...
Historical society to host ice cream social
To help beat the heat, the LaGrange Historical Society will host an ice cream social on Saturday, Aug.
Good Life: Your positive achievements
Lavina Traver celebrated her 105th birthday Aug. 7 at the Lutheran Care Center in Poughkeepsie.
Pleasant Valley holds public hearing on Halloween curfew
PLEASANT VALLEY - Town residents can comment on a proposed Halloween curfew law at 7 p.m. Wednesday in town hall.
Jazz band will play free concert tonight
SALT POINT - The Bob Arthurs Band will perform at 6 p.m. this evening at Helen Aldrich Park in the Town of Pleasant Valley.
2 brothers accused of drunken driving
PLEASANT VALLEY - Two brothers from the town are due in town court Aug. 20 after one allegedly backed over the other while they were drunk and looking for their lost dog.
Environmental company announces new hires
Enviro Clean Services, an environmental management and contracting company in Wappingers Falls specializing in residential and commercial storage tank services, recently announced the following appointments.
What's new in the business scene
State mayors' group names deputy director - The New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials announced the promotion of Barbara VanEpps to deputy director.
Once-prosperous river shipping has a revival
By Craig Wolf Poughkeepsie Journal For anyone who thinks trucks and planes are the only modern ways to go, a visit to the shore can change that view.
Pleasant Valley to study zoning change to ease local concerns
PLEASANT VALLEY - Temporary signs on Route 44 have angered some business owners in town who say the weekly farmers market has an unfair advantage in a tight economy, prompting town officials to look at new ...
Lightning is suspected as the cause of a house fire in Accord Sunday, as a storm caused widespread power outages in the region.
Little League softball: Pearl River moves to the finals
Compiled from staff reports Softball: Erica Collura went 3 for 3 with three RBI in host Pearl River's 4-3 win over Pleasant Valley in a Section 2 Little League 9-10 year-old semifinal.
2,000 without power in Dutchess
There are about 11,000 customers without power in Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.'s coverage area, including 2,000 in Dutchess County, said utility spokesperson Denis VanBuren.
Pleasant Valley GOP committee seeks members
PLEASANT VALLEY - The town Republican Committee is looking to fill several vacancies.
Poughkeepsie softball stars advance, 5-3
POUGHKEEPSIE - Jessica Newberry tossed a four-hitter, striking out seven, as the Poughkeepsie Junior League Softball All-Stars eliminated Walden, 5-3, in a first round sectional game on Monday.
Doctor joins hospitalist staff - Dr. Anthony Basciano of Highland has been named associate director of Saint Francis Hospital's hospitalist program.
POUGHKEEPSIE Police have recovered a large safe that had been stolen from a home on Church Street in the City of Poughkeepsie on July 8. It was found Thursday evening in the area of Smith Road and Kay Drive in ...
Suspect arrested minutes before fleeing the state
A Pleasant Valley man wanted in connection with a home invasion was arrested in New York City, minutes before he was to leave by bus to North Carolina.