Poughkeepsie Local News – Monday, August 11th, 2025

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Monday, August 11th, 2025

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Volunteer firefighters John Cronk and Eddie See were named Top Firefighters by the Firefighters Association of the State of New York after they rescued a mother and her children during a fire at an illegal Airbnb on Oct. 13 — they dedicated the honor to Shannon Hubbard, who lost her life trying to save her family. Mid Hudson News

CULTURE NEWS

➤ A magical weekend called Spellbound in the Valley will be held on October 24th and 25th at the MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie—featuring book signings, panels and a costume party with over 100 authors and vendors from spooky genres. Hudson Valley Post

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Varsity 845 changed its website to list Section 9 high school sports scores and schedules on a single page at RecordOnline.com/sports. The site now also offers Varsity 845U college scores and schedules for Mid-Hudson schools — giving fans fast access to results. Poughkeepsie Journal

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POUGHKEEPSIE EVENTS

EVENTS

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Summer Preview Day at Mount Saint Mary College

10 AM — Mount Saint Mary College — Possible Visit Grant Available — Explore career-focused programs and experience campus life with student ambassadors.

Fri, 8/15/25

Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Big Lawn Music Festival

2-10 p.m. — Plan Bee Farm Brewery — Free for children 12 and under — Celebrate live music with diverse artists in a festive outdoor setting.

Sat, 8/23/25

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Poughkeepsie PorchFest

12-6:30 p.m. — Academy Street Historic District — Free entry — Discover diverse musical performances on the porches of Poughkeepsie's historic district.

Sun, 8/24/25

Sunday, August 24th, 2025
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POUGHKEEPSIE REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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POUGHKEEPSIE JOB BOARD

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POUGHKEEPSIE ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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