The Millerton News

04/30/2020

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Cary’s Data Jam jams on, virtually
MILLBROOK — The 2020 Hudson Data Jam will be held this year, as it has since the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies began hosting it in 2014, with some alterations. This year, due to COVID-19 crisis, the competition will be a virtual event. Data Jam is open to all middle school and high school students, bringing together art and science, to entice more interest among students in all things scientific.
The effort is part of a national network of Data Jams. Originally announced earlier this year, changes have been made as distance learning is now the new norm while schools are closed.
The concept of Data Jam is to interpret a “data story” from a data set in a creative way; each submission is judged by a panel that includes a scientist, an artist and an educator.
There is a new category available to students in kindergarten through grade 12, the Family Data Jam, which allows families to work on a project as a team. The deadline to register is Wednesday, May 13. On Friday, June 19, the Virtual Data Jam Expo and Awards Ceremony will be held via Zoom from 5 to 7 p.m. Originally ceremonies were to be held at Marist College in Poughkeepsie. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top middle school and high school projects; a special award will be given to the top Family Data Jam project.
For details, and to register, go to www.caryinstitutue.org/eco-inquiry/data jam or to facebook.com/HudsonDataJam. Questions may be e-mailed to [email protected] or messaged through Data Jam on Facebook.

04/09/2020

Where to buy The Lakeville Journal and The Millerton News | TriCorner News

This information on single copy sale availability of The Lakeville Journal and Millerton News during the pandemic closings is as of April 9, 2020. Stay safe and well.

Where to buy The Lakeville Journal and The Millerton News April 8, 2020 Beginning with this issue, we have cut back on the number of issues we are printing during the pandemic. We will now print only enough copies to accommodate our subscriptions and one retail sale outlet in each of our area towns....

04/02/2020

The Lakeville Journal

This Week's News: Designing masks in Lakeville, teen dies in accident, mercantile offers groceries, kids coping while in isolation, 'The Twilight Zone', and more - April 2, 2020 - https://mailchi.mp/7ee4a1934774/this-weeks-news-april-2-4413359

03/18/2020

The current issue of The Millerton News is now available to read online at http://millertonnews.com/current

Photo by Kaitlin Lyle

A reminder: The Lakeville Journal Company has made the decision to set up a system of remote work schedules so the majority of our people can manage their work from home. During this time, all of our staff will be available through the same voice and email communication, and the newspapers will continue to publish.

03/17/2020

The Millerton News

At this time, when our readers want, need and deserve daily updates on what is happening in their towns as we protect ourselves from COVID-19, The Lakeville Journal Co. is working hard and fast to get our website at www.tricornernews.com back up and running. Thank you for your patience and we will alert you as soon as you can access it once again. Until then, please go to www.lakevillejournal.com and www.millertonnews.com to download free PDFs of our current issues.

With the area schools closed, many cancellations of events and the directive being a minimum of direct contact with others, The Lakeville Journal Company has made the decision to set up a system of remote work schedules so the majority of our people can manage their work from home. During this time,...

03/14/2020

Lakeville Journal and Millerton News offices closed during COVID-19 emergency

With the area schools closed, many cancellations of events and the directive being a minimum of direct contact with others, The Lakeville Journal Company has made the decision to set up a system of remote work schedules so the majority of our people can manage their work from home. During this time, all of our staff will be available through the same voice and email communication, and the newspapers will continue to publish.

Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for editorial news, [email protected] for obituaries, [email protected] for legal notices, [email protected] for classified line ads and [email protected] for display advertising.
Phone for The Lakeville Journal is 860-435-9873; for The Millerton News, it is best to reach them through email, at [email protected].

Stay safe and healthy and use caution during this challenging time of COVID-19 risk. Keep us informed of any news you want to see reported on during this time frame and beyond.

02/21/2020

After recognizing the team’s five senior players, the Webutuck varsity boys basketball team took to the court to keep the ball away from the Onteora players on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Video by Kaitlin Lyle

02/21/2020

After paying tribute to the team’s senior players, the Webutuck varsity girls basketball team strived to dominate the court as they competed against Ellenville on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Video by Kaitlin Lyle

02/14/2020

The full issue of The Millerton News is available for weekend reading at http://millertonnews.com/current

Photo by Kaitlin Lyle

01/03/2020

Jonathan Boice and Stan Morse presented a program about 2nd Lt. Joseph Volk, of Millbrook, who died in a mission over Greece during World War II. Volk died on his birthday, Sept. 10, in 1944, at the age of 27.

While Tricornernews is down, current issues of The Lakeville Journal can be viewed at www.lakevillejournal.com/current and The Millerton News at www.millertonnews.com/current

12/23/2019

The Millerton News office is closed Dec. 23-27, reopens Dec. 30, then closed Jan. 1, 2020. There is no issue published Dec. 26. Happy holidays to all, and happy new year!

12/16/2019

TriCornerNews Down

The Lakeville Journal Company’s website, www.tricornernews.com, suffered an outage, Friday, Dec. 13, as a result of age-related software incompatibilities.

We are currently upgrading software and rebuilding the site. We don't have a clear timeline but we are working to bring the site back online as quickly as possible and with minimal data loss.

Plans were being made to upgrade and revamp the site in the first quarter of 2020. That timeline has been accelerated. In the coming weeks, readers can expect to see an updated look as well as added functionality as we bring the site back online.

While the site is down, current issues of The Lakeville Journal can be viewed at www.lakevillejournal.com/current and The Millerton News at www.millertonnews.com/current

Readers can also sign up for our weekly news e-blast.

Email questions, comments or general feedback to James Clark at [email protected]

12/05/2019

From the firetrucks illuminated by holiday lights to the floats that carried inflatable holiday characters, passengers in costume and more, spectators observing the annual Parade of Lights in Pine Plains were dazzled by the outstanding lineup of vehicles and floats that drove through the center of town, beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Video by Kaitlin Lyle

12/05/2019

Standing along the village sidewalks, families cheered as an line of brightly decorated fire trucks, parade floats and other vehicles drove up Main Street as part of the annual Parade of Lights in Millerton, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.

Video by Kaitlin Lyle

12/02/2019

The Lakeville Journal

In anticipation of snow and ice on the roads today, Monday, Dec 2, we have closed the offices of The Lakeville Journal and The Millerton News for the day; we will be open as usual tomorrow, Dec. 3, and we have our issue of Dec. 5 ready to go to the printer in time for this week's paper to be on newsstands by Wednesday evening/Thursday morning. Stay safe on the roads today. And thank you for your continued support. #snowstorm20191 #snowday

11/21/2019

With the Cricket Valley Energy power plant’s construction nearing completion, residents took matters into their own hands on Saturday, Nov. 16, with the intention of shutting down the plant and urging New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo to close it for good.

In the early hours of the morning, local farmers Creek Iverses and Ben Schwartz and Brooklyn residents Monica Hunken and George Elliot arrived at the power plant where they climbed a 275-foot smokestack at 5 a.m.

Meanwhile, protesters from ResistCVE organized a tractor blockade to bar Cricket Valley Energy employees from entering, temporarily halting construction. Plant employees were sent home. In addition to the 10 people who locked themselves to the tractor, the blockade was supported by 50 other residents.

Photos by Erik McGreggor

Read more at: http://www.tricornernews.com/node/61105

11/14/2019

The Lakeville Journal

This Week's News: Saluting veterans, we seek your support, membership model FAQs, Canaan Union Depot museum, a review of Peter Steiner's novel "The Good Cop," and more - November 14, 2019 - https://mailchi.mp/2bb185b7e5dc/this-weeks-news-november-14-3945467

11/07/2019

2019 Harlem Valley Election Results | TriCornerNews

Out of a total of 68,123 votes, Marcus Molinaro was re-elected to his third and final term as Dutchess County Executive with 39,871; for this year’s election, he campaigned under the Republican, Conservative and Independence party lines. The County Executive term is four years in office.

Read more: http://www.tricornernews.com/node/60995

From early in the morning until late into the evening, voters across the Harlem Valley fulfilled their civic duties by casting their ballots for their choice of local and county candidates running in this year’s election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The Dutchess County Board of Elections posted the unoffic...

11/01/2019

The Pine Plains varsity boys soccer team exerted themselves as they sought victory against Ellenville in their final game of the season. While he noted the loss was a hard way for Pine Plains to close out the fall sports season, Pine Plains Coach Steven Sandman said, “Our players always give everything they have when they face adversity on the field. They should be proud of their work and have come a long way.”

Read more at: http://www.tricornernews.com/node/60911

10/24/2019

Standing on either side of a long length of rope, Webutuck students pulled with all their might in a fierce game of Tug of War during the pep rally on Friday afternoon, Oct. 18.

Video by Kaitlin Lyle

10/24/2019

As the number of players and chairs began to dwindle, the competition grew more fierce as Webutuck students fought to claim a seat during a game of Musical Chairs at the pep rally on Friday, Oct. 18

Video by Kaitlin Lyle

10/24/2019

Webutuck students scrambled over each other in an effort to grab a seat before the music stopped during a game of Musical Chairs during the pep rally on Friday, Oct. 18.

Video by Kaitlin Lyle

10/18/2019

A group of roughly 40 people gathered in front of Canoe Hill restaurant on Sunday, Oct. 13, to send a message to the community that “Hate Has No Home Here.”

Organized by Debbie Wright, it was a chance to discuss the recent spate of signs found posted on poles in Millbrook with messages from white supremacy groups.

Read more at: http://www.tricornernews.com/node/60759

10/10/2019

Tell us what you want in your Lakeville Journal and Millerton News | TriCornerNews

Tell us what you want in your Millerton News. Rather than commenting below, be sure to fill out the survey linked in the article.

Newspapers are not a magical entity. They are a business, and they need income to remain viable. As important, they need to fulfill a need — among readers and advertisers, and also among our government agencies and nonprofits. 

10/04/2019

Students involved with the Stissing Mountain High School Jazz Band were offered the chance of a lifetime last month when The Stissing Center organized a master class for the students with internationally acclaimed jazz musician, Wynton Marsalis.

Read more at: http://www.tricornernews.com/node/60624

Photos by Stan Hirson

09/26/2019

The Orvis Game Fair and Sporting Weekend at the company’s property in Millbrook, called Sandanona, is always a favorite with sportsmen and sportswomen in this part of the world.

The marketplace of clothing and gear for outdoor enthusiasts is always a big part of the draw. This year there were 70 vendors including top-of-the line brands such as Braeval, Barbour and Dubarry of Ireland.

Read more at: http://www.tricornernews.com/node/60536

Photos by Lans Christensen

The Orvis Game Fair and Sporting Weekend at the company’s property in Millbrook, called Sandanona, is always a favorite with sportsmen and sportswomen in this part of the world.

The marketplace of clothing and gear for outdoor enthusiasts is always a big part of the draw. This year there were 70 vendors including top-of-the line brands such as Braeval, Barbour and Dubarry of Ireland.

Read more at: http://www.tricornernews.com/node/60536

Photos by Lans Christensen

09/20/2019

Dafna Mizrahi is a chef, and a well-known chef at that. She has cooked at some pretty great restaurants, including Monte’s Local Kitchen and Tap Room in Amenia, and she has twice been on The Food Network’s “Chopped,” leaving as champion. As much as she loves to cook, it’s sharing her skill with youngsters that is her first love and passion.

“I know how special it was to spend time being creative in the kitchen when I grew up,” she recently said in a prepared statement. “I want to bring that same feeling to children while teaching them the importance of making good [food] choices.”

Read more at: http://www.tricornernews.com/node/60494

09/13/2019

Volunteers from the Amenia Garden Club, Amenia Enhancement Committee, Conservation Advisory Council and the local community worked together to maintain Borden Park.

Read more here: http://www.tricornernews.com/node/60417

09/06/2019

One by one, local residents moved onto the brand new floors of The Stissing Center to dance along to the “Cupid Shuffle.”

09/06/2019

With the song “What I Like About You” by The Romantics playing through the building’s speakers, Pine Plains Supervisor Darrah Cloud danced the night away with her fellow residents.

09/06/2019

Pine Plains community members of all ages grooved the night away to “I Want You Back” by Jackson 5 on the new floors of The Stissing Center.

09/06/2019

A group of local residents took to the dance floor to dance the Electric Slide at The Stissing Center’s grand opening surprise party on Saturday, Aug. 31.

08/30/2019

With a woof and a wag, the North East Community Center in Millerton hosted Dog Days of Summer on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Millerton Farmers Market. While their owners browsed market merchandise and pranced their pets around the village, participating dogs were showered with attention as they received free treats and flower garlands

Read more at: http://www.tricornernews.com/node/60261

08/23/2019

Millerton’s Battle Hill Forge sculptor Israel Fitch, back row, left, has been working with local youth to create a massive metal bench in the shape of a butterfly, for the Sharon Audubon’s butterfly display. Here they are, checking out the NorthEast-Millerton Library’s bench.

Read more at: http://www.tricornernews.com/node/60203

08/16/2019

Dutchess County Legislature commended Webutuck High School graduates Stone Scasso and Daniel Swift for using CPR to save Amenia resident Patricia Cascio’s life last month.

Read more here: http://www.tricornernews.com/node/60129