Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

On Friday, Sept. 18, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County hosts the 11th Bountiful Harvest Celebration & Cow Milking Contest at the Education Center & 4-H Park in Otisville from 5 to 9 p.m. The event offers hay wagon rides, a farm-to-table dinner and cow milking contest to benefit 4-H programs.

Hayden Panettiere's memoir, This is Me: A Reckoning, reveals her strong Hudson Valley roots as she recounts growing up in Palisades and returning to Rockland County in 2025—details that remind locals of her lasting connection to home; the actress passed away three months later.

Hyde Park Central School District has named Nancy Harris as the new principal at Ralph R.

Smith Elementary. The experienced educator will lead the school with a meet & greet planned in August and classes starting on September 8.

The school board approved a resolution on Wednesday night to end Superintendent Gregory Mott’s contract effective February 26, 2027 as part of its leadership transition; his three-year contract expires June 30, 2028 amid concerns over HR changes.

Dutchess County awarded $335,090 from its Municipal Investment Grant Program to 14 local projects that will upgrade fire stations, libraries and municipal buildings.

Planned improvements include boiler replacements, roof repairs and energy-efficient enhancements at various sites.

Lourdes football players discussed their focus on team continuity as they prepare for a promising season, sharing insights on strategy for upcoming games.

District Attorney Hoovler and MHN Sports announced a new Student-Athlete Spotlight that will honor one male and one female student each week this fall during Section 9 sports season.

The initiative highlights athletic achievement and leadership to support future opportunities.