Pine Plains School Budget Fails Despite Majority Support; Revote Set for June 16
Pine Plains school officials will likely cut $290,000 more from the budget to bring it within the tax cap, then send the plan back to voters on June 16.
Arts
Obituaries
Louise Ann Odak, 96
Louise Ann Odak of Milan died on April 9. She was 96. Odak was born on Sept. 8,…
Robert E. Stapf Sr., 77
Robert E. Stapf Sr., known as “Bobbo,” died on April 9. He was 77. Stapf was born Jan.…
Tracy Picard, 55
Tracy Picard of Clinton Corners died on March 28 at Vassar Hospital. She was 55. Born on June…
Robert W. Stramm, Jr., 81
Robert W. Stramm, Jr., a former chief of the Stanford Fire Company, died on April 4. He was…
George O. White, 70
George O. White of Milan died on March 28. He was 70. Born on Jan. 3, 1956, in…
Community
Driving Blind: The Hazards of Using a Mobile Device Behind the Wheel
Distracted driving is a leading risk on American roads, and research suggests that even hands-free calls can cause potentially fatal inattention.
Pine Plains Resident Steven Patterson Honored by State Bar Association
Patterson, a 30-year criminal defense attorney, was the 2026 recipient of the New York State Bar Association’s Award for Attorney Professionalism.
Stanford Pride Prepares for Its Biggest Celebration Yet
Now in its fifth year, the free June 6 event returns to Bangallworks as organizers plan what they describe as Stanford’s largest annual community gathering.
