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Brothers Found Guilty Of Killing Plattekill Man
Orange County resident Junando Dawkins, age 30, of Newburgh, and his brother, Juwaugh Dawkins, age 34, of Jacksonville, Florida, were convicted on Monday, April 29, in Ulster County Court of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. According to the Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji,...
Mount Saint Mary College donates properties for affordable housing in Newburgh
The private Catholic college is donating two empty lots at 417 and 419 Liberty Street to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh. Interim President Father Greg Fluet says the properties have been part of the campus since its founding in the mid-20th century, but they’ve gone unused and fall outside of the college’s fence line.
Softball: Marlboro, seeking to be battletested, gets 'big' win over Arlington
Everyone would love to enter the playoffs with an unblemished record and a chance to go undefeated. But for a team expecting to contend for a state title, there is more value in being battle-tested ― even at the expense of the record and some statistics. "I wanted to make sure that we had a schedule that would challenge us," Marlboro softball coach Andrea Schoonmaker said. "Taking on tough teams better prepares us for the postseason." ...
Contestant makes history as first Miss Delaware Teen USA with Down syndrome
History was made in Delaware Sunday night, as 17-year-old Kayla Kosmalski became the first contestant with Down syndrome to be crowned Miss Delaware Teen USA. Kosmalski is a senior and varsity cheerleader at Middletown High School, located about 30 miles south of Wilmington. The Miss Delaware USA organization described her as capturing the hearts of many with her “radiant spirit and inspiring journey.”
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