Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Tyler Adams returned to Wappingers on July 22 to celebrate his namesake day at Martz Field—he cut the ribbon on the newly renovated pitch and signed autographs while playing with local kids following his World Cup appearance.

Carmel native Patti Lavan Horvath has been named Executive Director of the Field Hall Foundation (a nonprofit supporting older adults).

She will continue her work that helped shape the organization which has awarded more than $5.5 million in grants to nonprofits in the tri-county area.

Bigfoot Researchers of the Hudson Valley, led by Gayle Beatty, investigated a family's report of strange phenomena in Pine Plains today and captured video the team says shows a spirit instead of Bigfoot.

The research adds to local sightings reported since 1962.

Local attraction Headless Horseman in Ulster Park revealed a spooky theme for its 2026 Halloween hayride, with tickets on sale for Saturday, Sept.

26 opening night. Meanwhile, Field of Horrors in Troy is planning a rebuild after a July fire damaged the site.

Students in grades 1 to 5 attended Camp Invention from June 29 to July 2 at North Park Elementary in Hyde Park, engaging in STEAM projects like planet-making and wearable devices.

Kim Knisell said a second session is planned for the week of July 27 with 110 students per session.

Town Supervisor Sean Mahoney noted a surge in black bear sightings in the Town of Hunter and urged residents to secure food sources (per New York State DEC’s BearWise tips) to prevent bears from returning.

In June, Dutchess County inspectors reviewed 112 food establishments and found 27 had critical health violations that required on-the-spot corrections (including at Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel Food).

The report sets a clear path for immediate fixes to enhance food safety.

Midwest Poultry Services recalled 19 million eggs on Wednesday, July 22 from markets in southern states due to potential Salmonella contamination – the FDA confirmed no local distribution but advised travelers from affected areas to check their cartons.