Rhinebeck News

A few miles make a big difference when it comes to local nursing salaries. A registered nurse working in Kingston made almost $10,000 less than one working in Poughkeepsie, according to 2008 occupational statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor.

NEW STAFF Massage therapist joins hospital program - Donna Wisnewski, a licensed massage therapist, has joined the complementary therapy team at Northern Dutchess Hospital's Women's View Montgomery Street Health Annex in Rhinebeck.

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - ELIZABETH MARVIN School: Rhinebeck Grade: 12 Events: 1,500, 3,000 Vital stats: Won the Division II crown and finished eighth overall at the state meet in the 1,500 meters.

According to Web site www.showbiz411.com, Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban and a host of other celebrities were spotted around Rhinebeck during the 4th of July weekend because they were in town for actor-director Griffin Dunne's wedding.

Fireworks at dusk at Crane Park. Rain date July 5. Rhinebeck - Two nights of fireworks Friday and Saturday at Dutchess County Fairgrounds.

Northern Dutchess Paramedics Emergency Medical Services announced Mark Browne was promoted to vice president in June.

Tim Pitts received the prestigious Student of the Year award last month during a ceremony at Astor Services for Children & Families Residential Treatment Programs in Rhinebeck.

Ulster Savings Bank recently announced the promotion of James Hochstatter of Rhinebeck to senior vice president/information technology.

A weaker economy had an advantageous effect on renters in Dutchess County this spring.

Former high school teacher Art Willis has been town of Duanesburg historian since 1979, succeeding his father.

RHINEBECK - Forced inside by thunderstorms, the Rhinebeck High School Class of 2009 received their diplomas in a new auditorium today.

RHINEBECK - Bears surrounded Frank Cavoli Saturday at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds.

Dutchess County hospitals scored at the state average for most medical procedures and conditions in the seventh annual New York State Hospital Report Card, released today by the Niagara Health Quality Coalition in the Buffalo area.

RHINEBECK - Despite cloudy skies and rain, hundreds of people today descended on the Dutchess County Fairgrounds for the annual Crafts at Rhinebeck.

Due to increasing class sizes, Rhinebeck Pilates has moved its studio to 23D East Market St., Rhinebeck.

More than 300 fine arts and crafts people from across America will showcase their work this weekend during the annual Crafts at Rhinebeck.

MILAN - Two persons are in serious condition after the pickup truck they were in rolled over and caught fire Friday evening on Shookville Road.

It's taken about seven years through three administrations, but the Town of Rhinebeck is edging closer to approving new planning and zoning laws - making substantial changes along the way.

RHINEBECK - Two Rhinebeck men - one a physician, the other a community leader - were honored Saturday night for more than 60 years of combined service to Northern Dutchess Hospital.

HYDE PARK - Four kittens were rescued after being found discarded in a paper bag today.