Regal Cinemas at Hudson Valley Mall closes
Thursday, Aug. 16 was the last showing; mall owners mum on possible replacement.
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Second annual Saugerties music fest highlights addiction and suicide issues
Aug. 18-19 Hope Rocks offers onsite counseling, speakers offering their personal experiences and a myriad of activities, including: approximately 50-plus live musical performances; a motorcade; a 5k and 10k run; softball; volleyball; basketball; tennis; pickleball; human foosball; art exhibition; and, crafters. New to the 2018 festival is a walk- and bike-a-thon, children’s area, petting zoo and t-shirt design contest.
Saugerties man killed mowing lawn
Joshua Hockx of Saugerties, 36, died on Wednesday, Aug. 8 after his routine property maintenance at the Sturgeon Point Hydroelectric Plant in Rifton.
Saugerties kids take part in summer reading program
Elementary-school students in Saugerties have joined kids across the state in the summer library reading program, an initiative sponsored by the New York State Education Department and digital book library.
Saugerties Times letters (8/9-15)
Facing the facts on the Vietnam War; Saugerties solar project; concentrate power locally; worrying about children.
100-acre solar project proposed for Saugerties
The 20-megawatt solar array would be located at the intersection of Churchland Road and Churchland Ln.
Woman whose husband died in Vietnam recalls pain and pride
When a traveling memorial wall visited Saugerties recently, members of the Kingston Veterans of Foreign Wars post, led by member Ken Swart, attempted to get in touch with the families of Ulster County’s Vietnam dead. In the process, they found Elizabeth “Betty” Jeszeck, who is, to their knowledge, the last surviving Vietnam War widow in the county.
Saugerties Artists’ Studio Tour Guide 2018
Opening reception Friday, Aug. 10 at Opus 40, and self-guided tour of artist studios Aug. 11-12.
American Legion museum curator Bill Payne discusses Saugerties historical display
The museum recently received a grant to fund a World War 1 display. It also received some criticism for displaying a Nazi flag.
Saugerties Times letters (8/2-9)
Where should solar panels go?…Clarification from artist on bows…Figueroa for Sheriff…Scott for Library Board.