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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Poughkeepsie. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local shoppers can visit the Fair Oaks Drive-In Flea Market in Middletown on Saturday, August 23rd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for deals, and Newburgh will host the Flea—Vintage Outdoor Market on September 20th at the Newburgh Vintage Emporium with 25 vendors selling antiques and collectibles. WPDH
- ➤ Early tickets for the 179th Dutchess County Fair are on sale online until midnight today and walk-up tickets are available at the welcome center starting August 11—seniors and military can pre-purchase discounted tickets while some concerts need a separate online ticket. Hudson Valley Post
- ➤ Dutchess County asks locals to vote for their favorite diner as the poll will be open until Aug. 24—diners serve as neighborhood meeting spots with pleasant menus and small differences that spark local pride. Poughkeepsie Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning, Lin-Manuel Miranda was seen at Paula's Runway Cafe in Wappingers when he had coffee and talked with server Lisa — Town Supervisor Joey Cavaccini noted that the celebrity visit underscores the spot’s rising allure. Hudson Valley Post
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation asks bear hunters to join its Black Bear Management Cooperator program to record key data on harvested bears for conservation. Hunters will receive a commemorative patch and can review a list of approved taxidermists—helping them prepare for the October season. Hudson Valley Post
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Golf season in the Hudson Valley will last for three more months, giving local players extra time to play even as some leagues wrap up. Local courses like Wiltwyck offer special twilight rates — letting golfers enjoy the game into the cooler hours. Hudson Valley Post
- ➤ Today, Section 9 high school football camps begin as teams start practice to gear up for fall games under Friday Night Lights—scrimmages are scheduled for Aug 29-30 and the opening game is set for Sept. 5. Port Jervis quarterback Dylan Fox, who led his team to a state championship last season, explained that real football means putting on the pads and hitting hard on the field. Mid Hudson News
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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.
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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.
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