Wassaic News

DOVER - A Town of Poughkeepsie man was arrested on a drunk driving charge in Oniontown Friday after what police said was an altercation stemming from a YouTube video about the hamlet.

The Tally Ho senior community held its Memorial Day parade on May 30, the date on which the holiday was originally celebrated at its inception.

SOUTHEAST - Two women escaped injury last night when a southbound Metro-North train struck a car that had apparently gotten stuck on the tracks at the Route 312 crossing in the Dykemans section of town, a ...

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The future of the Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services Office in Wassaic was officially announced recently, assuaging community fears that the site would be closed and jobs would be lost.

Memorial Day parades and ceremonies were held in Dover, Amenia and Millerton under beautiful sunny skies on May 26.

WASSAIC - Most residents at the Taconic Developmental Disabilities Service Office campus in Wassaic will be moved to group homes over the next five years as downsizing at the century-old facility continues, ...

MILLERTON - The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office is investigating a stabbing from Wednesday night that may have been the result of a dispute over a female acquaintance. via Poughkeepsie Journal

“Whether it's rejuvenating a village center, creating walkable and 'bike-able”

Three Dutchess County municipalities have received a total of $25,000 in matching grants from the Hudson River Valley Greenway for public projects. via Poughkeepsie Journal

A total of $25,000 in matching grants have been awarded to the towns of Washington and Amenia and the Village of Red Hook, in Dutchess County, by the Hudson River Valley Greenway Council. via Mid-Hudson News

WASSAIC Danny Garcia has been walking for children and world peace since 1996. He has walked over 24,000 miles across the world since then and he began his Walk for Peace, which he hopes will take him to the ... via Mid-Hudson News

AMENIA - A Wassaic woman faces drug charges after she was arrested Friday following a lengthy investigation. via Poughkeepsie Journal

“Crime wasn't really her genre, so she passed on the information to me. I ended up submitting my application on the second to last day before the deadline.”

Terrence McCauley, a local writer and Wassaic resident, was chosen last week as the winner out of five finalists in truTV's national "Search for the Next Great Crime Writer" contest for his book, "Prohibition." ... via Daily Freeman

“I'd like to thank everyone and their kind words of support throughout the contest”

Unpublished author Terrence P. McCauley of Wassaic was named the winner in the truTV 'Search for the Next Great Crime Writer' contest on Monday night during the final episode of 'Mur-der by the Book,' on ... via Poughkeepsie Journal

“They were awarded points based on how many of these things they could find”

Despite temperatures averaging around freezing during the weekend, over 250 Boy Scouts competed at Boyce Park in Wingdale on Feb. via Daily Freeman

WINGDALE - Dover firefighters are responding to a reported house fire in the vicinity of 96 Deer Ridge Road. via Poughkeepsie Journal

“Being asked to judge was an honor. I didn't count on it being so much fun! The finalists had written some terrific stories, each one unique and entertaining.”

Borders, truTV and Gather.com today selected Terrence P. McCauley as the grand prize winner of "The Search for The Next Great Crime Writer" multi-platform contest for his manuscript, "Prohibition." McCauley's ... via Earth Times

“We're still straightening out some terms”

The Amenia Town Board agreed to move forward with the installation of new water meters following a public hearing regarding the funding of the project at its Jan. via Daily Freeman

“I would love people to be able to read and enjoy what I write, and I hope my style would get them interested in the genre and make them want to read more of my stuff”

Unpublished author Terrence P. McCauley of Wassaic is one of five finalists in the truTV 'Search for the Next Great Crime Writer' contest. via Poughkeepsie Journal