Wingdale News

With a series of two successful art shows under its belt, the Eastern Provinces Photographic Society has joined forces with Art East to gear up for its third and most ambitious show yet.

A measure prohibiting bull riding in Putnam County may soon be considered by county lawmakers, some of whom are on the fence about the matter.

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

“We turned to Candela because their mission was just like ours - to help kids, like me, with birthmarks. Also, I've been treated with their lasers since I was a baby”

Charlotte Allen, a senior at Dover High School, has received a scholarship from Volunteers for Peace and will participate in a community service program in Europe this summer. via Poughkeepsie Journal

Two candidates are seeking two open positions on the Dover Union Free School District. via Poughkeepsie Journal

“If there is a full load in the truck, a sheet would be fine”

You're driving a loaded horse trailer in winter despite rain, snow, ice, and a low wind chill factor. via The Horse

UNION VALE A motorcyclist was killed when he was struck while riding on Wingdale Mountain road in the Town of Union Vale Sunday evening. via Mid-Hudson News

“It will be something different (for local entertainment)”

Members of the town Planning Board will soon walk the land where bulls one day could buck and twist. via The Journal News

“It's easy to find someone to care for cats and dogs, but the wildlife doesn't seem to have as many advocates.”

Something they don't teach you when you sign up with the state to care for injured and orphaned wildlife: You really should keep your animal-rearing supplies in a separate refrigerator. via Poughkeepsie Journal

“There's a pervasive and problematic conflict of interest when student lenders try to market themselves as impartial arbiters of information to college students”

As a high school junior in Wingdale, N.Y., Richard Mondello needed help navigating the student loan world. via US News & World Report

WINGDALE - A 1931 bridge over the Ten Mile River will be replaced starting Monday. via Poughkeepsie Journal

“Our veterans have sacrificed so much and given so much to all of us so that we can enjoy the freedoms that we have and live every day, it was just our way of doing something to give back to them.”

Travis Gasparini, 10, and Colin Gasparini, 6, of Wingdale made Valentine's Day a little brighter for some hospitalized veterans. via Poughkeepsie Journal

“The boys and I hope to continue this in future years”

Veterans at the VA Hospital in Castle Point will be receiving some extra special cards in the mail this week. via Midhudsoncentral.com

“Our customers leave here and it is like they've been to a totally different place...like going back in time”

Looking for an enjoyable afternoon of local art and culture? Or perhaps you're searching for a unique gift for that someone special. via Poughkeepsie Journal

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

“We hope in the future to create a bank account for money donations. These will help greatly with offsetting the cost of shipping overseas. Maybe in the future we can get businesses to sponsor this project entirely”

When a young person is far from home, sometimes one of the best things they can receive is a care package. via Daily Freeman

Two men were facing misdemeanor charges Sunday night after a domestic disturbance involving gunfire. via Daily Freeman

This picture from our area's past was sent in by Leo Mostachetti of Wingdale. It's a picture of the spaghetti dinner put on by Sam Marino of the Wingdale Hotel for the Dover-Wingdale Little League in 1952 or ... via Poughkeepsie Journal

“I believe that the plan represents a true consensus among the citizens as far as what is important for Amenia”

Dover Town Board member Timothy Basting moved into the Dutchess County Legislature to replace outgoing Legislator Brad Kendall. via Daily Freeman

DOVER PLAINS - State police in Dover hope to gain more understanding on Wednesday's fatal car accident once the conditions of the injured survivors have improved. via Poughkeepsie Journal