Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Students from Beacon Performing Arts Center received recognition at the Junior Theater Festival Atlanta held at Cobb Convention Center Jan.

16-18. They won the Excellence in Dance Award plus several performers were named Junior Theater Festival All-Stars and selected for a special musical theater project.

Dutchess County reported 12 to 20 inches of snow and lifted its travel ban at noon on Jan.

26, with offices, schools and transit closed for safety (road crews continue clearing dangerous conditions).

Governor Hochul reminded residents to shovel snow wisely in a PSA posted Monday, Jan.

26 — she demonstrated how to avoid back strain and heart attacks — amid a heavy winter storm that has sparked both support and lighthearted comments online.

Arc Mid-Hudson was awarded a $285,000 state grant to replace the 15,625 sqft roof at the Cornell Creative Business Center in Midtown Kingston; the upgrade will support the business incubator that employs local entrepreneurs with developmental disabilities.

After Sunday's storm, local experts warn that shoveling heavy, wet snow can strain the heart and cause falls; residents should pace themselves and use safe lifting methods (taking breaks, hydrating, and dressing warmly) to reduce health risks.

Health and fire officials urge homeowners and renters to test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors monthly to keep families safe during winter’s increased indoor activity + prevent risks found in reports linking non-working alarms to fatal home fires; officials recommend replacing batteries and properly maintaining fuel-burning appliances.

Varsity 845 has launched its online poll for boys basketball players of the week (Jan.

19-25) with 11 candidates running. Voters can cast ballots until 11 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1 as local coaches submit game reports and nominations.

Live Music with Just Two

7-10 p.m. — Curry Estate (Restaurant Six) — Free entry — Enjoy captivating performances by a dynamic duo playing hits from the 1960s to today.

Valentine’s Day Comedy Show

8:30-11:59 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie — Check event page for ticket info — Enjoy a night of laughter with top comedians in a lively setting.

Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Marist Red Foxes Basketball

2-6 p.m. — James J. McCann Recreational Center — Pricing details unknown — Experience an exciting NCAA basketball clash between Sacred Heart and Marist.