October 24, 2008 -

Democrats Take Enrollment Lead in Dutchess County
New enrollees outpace Republicans

Recently, the political landscape of Dutchess County was altered by a historic and perhaps unprecedented shift. For as long anyone can remember, Republicans have outnumbered Democrats in terms of registered voters in Dutchess. For decades, the GOP has dominated the composition of municipal boards and the county Legislature, as well as in the election of state and federal representatives. Full Story

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Poughkeepsie News
Council appproves sale of former nightclub
Palombo Group will re-develop former Imperial Lounge. Full Story

DCC hosts 10th annual Punkin' Chunkin' event
Fall event draws scholastic teams from across the area. Full Story

Community comes together for troop bake-off
Cookies will be sent to troops in Iraq, Afghanistan. Full Story