Saugerties lineman school welcomes first class
Although we reap the benefits of power lines every day, we often forget about them, at least until they’re downed by winds and storms, leaving food warm, water taps dry and alarm clocks flashing.
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Saugerties High School Honor Roll: First quarter
The academic elite in grades 9-12.
Saugerties teen pleads guilty to weapons charge
Nearly 10 months after his arrest on Feb. 27, a Saugerties High student who was found in possession of an arsenal after police were tipped off by social media posts which referred to the Columbine killers has admitted his guilt.
Saugerties superintendent explains the process of closing school when the weather’s bad
When an early winter storm hit the Hudson Valley in mid-November, Saugerties closed its schools. Some parents were puzzled by the resulting three-day weekend.
Town of Saugerties among Bottini fraud victims
Among the numerous customers ripped off by Bottini Fuel was the Town of Saugerties. According to court papers, the town is in line to be reimbursed almost $5,000.
Saugerties Animal Shelter left funds-less as grant deadline passes without an application
‘I think lots of people have no idea how deteriorated it’s gotten.’ — Julianna Lavin, filmmaker and shelter supporter
Saugerties Eagle Scout wanted to give back to his community
‘When Jordan came into our troop, he was younger and undisciplined… He’d be the first to tell you that. Now he’s a fine example of an Eagle Scout.’
Holiday cards brighten local children’s lives
One Saugerties woman’s crafting prowess and love of the winter holidays took on a new dimension four years ago when a friend asked her to add a few recipients in need of holiday cheer to her Christmas list.
Saugerties’ newest K-9 officer is getting schooled
After a hard-fought back-and-forth over whether to eliminate the position, town police officer Jennifer Culver was named a K-9 handler last month.
Saugerties resident urges more and better pedestrian signage
Improved signage won’t prevent every accident involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian, but it would reduce the number of such tragedies. That’s what Dinah Neals, whose brother died after being struck by a truck four years ago, told the Saugerties village board.