Stanford Seeks Larger Voice on Pine Plains School Consolidation Committee
As the district assembles a committee to study the impact of a possible school closure, Stanford is asking for six seats instead of three, arguing the town has the most at stake.
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Obituaries
Deborah Ann Wilkerson, 66
Deborah Ann Wilkerson, a longtime area resident, died on March 2. She was 66. Wilkerson worked as a…
Linda M. Sands, 69
Linda M. Sands, a lifelong area resident, died on Feb. 25 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson. She…
Robert C. Kipp, III, 54
Robert C. Kipp, III, of Millerton, died on Feb. 18. He was 54. He is survived by his…
Dennis John Parsons, 73
Dennis John Parsons of Ancram died on Feb. 7. He was 73.
Robert Herbert “Bob” Cookingham, 83
Robert Herbert “Bob” Cookingham, a lifelong area resident, died on Feb. 2. He was 83. Cookingham was a…
Community
Sarah Blodgett Celebrates 20 Years Married to The Clown of Her Dreams
Their courtship, Blodgett said, involved years of commuting between state and county fairs on an almost daily basis.
For the Love of Horses
In Pine Plains, Christine Clayton and Rodney Markgraf built a life shaped by endurance, care, and a shared bond with the animals they love.
Columbia County Group Trains Volunteers to Verify ICE Activity Reports
The Columbia County Sanctuary Movement’s rapid response network trains vetted volunteers to verify ICE reports, document activity and connect families with help.



