Northwest Corner Election Results, Lakeville Journal • August 12, 2020

Many absentee ballots in a smooth primary voting day

Millerton News

July 24, 2020

Training his concentration on the ball, Carter Knickerbocker, 8, practiced juggling the soccer ball in the last 5 minutes of the summer camp program held in Pine Plains on Thursday, Aug. 6. Photo by Kaitlin Lyle

Staying safe, playing soccer

PINE PLAINS — Rising soccer players from the local area seized the opportunity to perfect their skills on the field by registering for the summer camp program hosted by Fox Soccer Academy in Pine Plains. From Monday, Aug. 3, through Friday, Aug. 7, the program was held at the Pine Plains...

Following the live introduction by Liam Neeson and Micheál Richardson, members of the Stefanopoulos family gathered together for a photo with the two actors on the grass next to the Four Brothers Drive-In Theatre’s main screen. Photo submitted

Actors Liam Neeson and Micheál Richardson speak at drive-in premiere of ‘Made in Italy’

AMENIA — For many a moviegoer living in the Hudson Valley, it’s a rare privilege to be able to go out for a night at the cinema and hear a first-hand account of the actors’ experience in making the film. Yet such was the case last Saturday evening, Aug. 8, as the Four Brothers Drive-In Theatre...

Millbrook interior designer Ashley Lempka took a photo of an old maple tree that split in half and fell on top of her garage at her home in the village of Millbrook on Tuesday, Aug. 4, during Tropical Storm Isaias. Photo by Ashley Lempka

Tropical Storm Isaias hits the Harlem Valley

HARLEM VALLEY — Just as millions of Americans living along the Eastern Seaboard — and those of us living right here in the Tri-state region — have dealt with the hardships of existing during a global pandemic, all were forced to deal with Tropical Storm Isaias, which arrived Tuesday afternoon, Aug...

Everybody who Loves Lucy may take a chance to win Millerton artist Marilyn Nichols’ interpretation of the comedienne in a NorthEast-Millerton Library raffle. Photo by Rhiannon Leo-Jameson

A much-needed, light-hearted COVID break: Millerton library loves ‘Lucy’ art

MILLERTON — If you “Love Lucy” — and the library — here’s a great opportunity to combine the two passions. Local artist Marilyn Nichols, whose art show at the NorthEast-Millerton Library is the first since the doors were closed in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, has donated a painting of...

From left, New York protesters Monica Hunken, Creek Iversen, George Elliot and Ben Schwartz (not pictured) stood in solidarity against the Cricket Valley Energy Center’s operations from atop the power plant’s smokestack last November. Photo submitted

Protesters get one year probation for scaling Cricket Valley smokestacks

DOVER PLAINS — Almost nine months after they were arrested for criminal trespassing on the Cricket Valley Energy Center (CVEC) property, New York residents Creek Iversen, Ben Schwartz, Monica Hunken and George Elliot had their day in court on Monday, Aug. 3, where they each received one year...

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Grow Against Poverty’s Pedal Power for Kenyan Education project is temporarily on hold as Kenyan schools are closed until 2021. Students who often walk 5 to 6 miles to and from school borrow the bicycles for the year. The program has improved attendance, promptness and academic performance. One school has received 50 bicycles. Five neighboring schools have requested similar programs.

Crafts for a Cause seeks Millerton fundraiser venue

MILLERTON — The COVID-19 virus has shut down many things, but not the generous hearts of retired Webutuck Central School District teachers John and Jean Roccanova of Ancramdale, as they quietly continue their work to help the community of Nambale in Busian County in Kenya while expanding their...

Amenia

Following the live introduction by Liam Neeson and Micheál Richardson, members of the Stefanopoulos family gathered together for a photo with the two actors on the grass next to the Four Brothers Drive-In Theatre’s main screen. Photo submitted

August 12, 2020

Actors Liam Neeson and Micheál Richardson speak at drive-in premiere of ‘Made in Italy’

AMENIA — For many a moviegoer living in the Hudson Valley, it’s a rare privilege to be able to go out for a night at the cinema and hear a first-hand account of the actors’...

Actors Liam Neeson and Micheál Richardson speak at drive-in premiere of ‘Made in Italy’

Pop-up newsstand Cuizinestand offers fresh perspectives

Screening event draws real-world parallels

Millbrook

PHOTO BY JUDITH O’HARA BALFE
The Gulf Express Mart and gas station on Route 44 in Mabbettsville was robbed of cash and merchandise on Wednesday, July 29, according to New York State Police at Troop K Barracks in Millbrook.

August 6, 2020

Mabbettsville gas robbers get away with $250

MILLBROOK — Two or more people were involved in a robbery that took place on Wednesday, July 29, at approximately 2 a.m. Security camera footage shows a man walking out of the...

Mabbettsville gas robbers get away with $250

Officer Witt promoted, Naughton honored for 20 years of police service and more

Friends of Grace Musical Gala Aug. 5

Webutuck

July 29, 2020

BOE talks about reopening in fall, bandwith a challenge

WEBUTUCK — The Webutuck Board of Education (BOE) held its reorg meeting for 2020-21 on Monday, July 6, via Zoom (for more, go to www.tricornernews.com). After 15 minutes, it moved...

BOE talks about reopening in fall, bandwith a challenge

Webutuck BOE member resigns, replacement sought

Webutuck BOE holds re-org meeting for 2020-21

Pine Plains

Training his concentration on the ball, Carter Knickerbocker, 8, practiced juggling the soccer ball in the last 5 minutes of the summer camp program held in Pine Plains on Thursday, Aug. 6. Photo by Kaitlin Lyle

August 12, 2020

Staying safe, playing soccer

PINE PLAINS — Rising soccer players from the local area seized the opportunity to perfect their skills on the field by registering for the summer camp program hosted by Fox Soccer...

Staying safe, playing soccer

Pine Plains Fire Company asks for voter support

Hay’s Country Feed-n-Need to close doors

Millerton

August 12, 2020

Village eyes highway equipment, police vehicle

By KAITLIN LYLE kaitlinl@millertonnews.com MILLERTON — Opening the floor to discuss local business, the Village Board received reports from both the Highway Department and the...

Village eyes highway equipment, police vehicle

A much-needed, light-hearted COVID break: Millerton library loves ‘Lucy’ art

Crafts for a Cause seeks Millerton fundraiser venue