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Road Rage: Man Apprehended After Firing Shotgun During Orange County Incident, Police Say Road Rage: Man Apprehended After Firing Shotgun During Orange County Incident, Police Say
Road Rage: Man Apprehended After Firing Shotgun During Orange County Incident, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was charged with allegedly firing a shot and threatening a person with a shotgun following a road rage incident. The incident took place in Orange County around 7:30 p.m., on Monday, Feb. 20 in the town of Montgomery. Officers responded to an address on Route 17K near Scott’s Corners Drive for a reported disturbance involving a firearm, said Montgomery Chief of Police John Hank. Keith Louttit of Montgomery was placed into custody without incident. A shotgun was recovered at the scene, Hank said. The incident began on I-84 and continued at Louttit's resid…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Support Pours In For Family Of Woman Killed In Orange County Crash Support Pours In For Family Of Woman Killed In Orange County Crash
Support Pours In For Family Of Woman Killed In Orange County Crash Support is pouring in for the family of a woman who was killed in a Hudson Valley crash after being sideswiped by a driver who fell asleep. Eileen Habesland, age 44, was killed around 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, in Orange County on Route 17K in the town of Montgomery, police said.  Shortly following her death, a GoFundMe was started to help her family in Buffalo deal with funeral costs and other financial issues. See Earlier Story: Woman Killed In Crash On Busy Orange County Roadway Since starting, the fund has raised more than $11,000. The effort described Habesland as being "t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Here Are Top 10 Hotspots For Fall Foliage In Orange County Here Are Top 10 Hotspots For Fall Foliage In Orange County
Here Are Top 10 Hotspots For Fall Foliage In Orange County The Orange County Tourism Department has compiled a list of the Top 10 spots to check out fall foliage this season. “You need to get here! So, grab your sweater and discover why fall is the most beautiful time of the year in the Hudson Valley,” said Orange County Tourism Director Amanda Dana. “As the leaves change, the rolling hills and mountains of our region transform into a tapestry of vibrant colors.  "The eye-popping change begins in mid-September, building to a riot of red, orange, copper, and gold throughout October. With scenic vistas and hundreds of miles of trails, take in th…

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by Christina Coulter
Business
Work Starts On Massive Amazon Warehouse In Orange County Work Starts On Massive Amazon Warehouse In Orange County
Work Starts On Massive Amazon Warehouse In Orange County Work has started on the site that will soon become a massive Amazon warehouse in the Hudson Valley, according to reports. Crews have begun clearing nearly 190 acres of trees in Orange County near the intersection of Route 17K and Route 747 in Montgomery, the home of the warehouse, which will span more than 1,000,000 square feet. Once completed, the building will be the largest in Orange County, housing furniture, outdoor equipment and other large items. The $75.2 million project had to be approved by the Town Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board, the town’s Industrial Develop…

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by Zak Failla