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.

‘I think lots of people have no idea how deteriorated it’s gotten.’ — Julianna Lavin, filmmaker and shelter supporter

‘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.’

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.

Diamond Mills and People’s Place will be distributing turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, corn, butternut squash and apple pie to each applicant.

Housed in a building meant to store equipment for the transfer station, the Saugerties Animal Shelter on Route 212 is hoping for improvements that will help the animals housed there.

In celebrating her third birthday on November 5, Leah Storm surpassed the expectations of Vassar Brothers Medical Center staff.

The Lamouree-Hackett American Legion Post 72 held its traditional Veterans Day commemoration last Sunday, November 11 at the traditional 11 a.m. start time.

Kristy Bishop was diagnosed with colon cancer just a month ago. Her art students turned diehard friends have orchestrated fundraising efforts for her chemotherapy treatment.

The Kiwanis Club of Saugerties estimates that 40,000 patronized the thirtieth iteration of the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival, which kicked off with a memorial service for festival founder Pat Reppert.