Power Restored in Ancram After July 4 Storm Caused Widespread Outages and Damage
Central Hudson said the fast-moving system exceeded its most severe forecasts.
Arts
Obituaries
Nicholas H. Hedges, 30
Nicholas H. Hedges of Elizaville died on June 21. He was 30. Hedges died when he lost control…
George King Wittlinger, 91
Former Ancram Town Justice, president of Ancram fire department
Evelyn L. LaManna, 80
Evelyn L. LaManna of Livingston, and formerly of Pine Plains, died on June 10. She was 80. LaManna…
Luane ‘Doll’ Ballantine, 64
Luane “Doll” Ballantine of Pine Plains died at Vassar Brothers Medical Center on June 9. She was 64.…
Floyd Irving Isham Jr., 86
Floyd Irving Isham Jr., a longtime area resident, died on May 26. He was 86. Isham was born…
Community
Enjoying the Fruits of Their Labors in Pride Month
At the Fruits First Pride U-Pick Party in Ancram, members of the queer community mixed picking strawberries with building community.
Pine Plains Central School District Voters Approve 2026-27 Budget
The $40.49 million budget received overwhelming approval after an earlier $40.78 million budget, which pierced the tax cap, failed to pass with a supermajority.
Willow Roots Finds New Home in Pine Plains
The food pantry has leased a larger space on West Church Street after being told to leave its former South Main Street location.
