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Backyard Fossil Jackpot: Jaw Of Mastodon From Ice Age Unearthed In Orange County Backyard Fossil Jackpot: Jaw Of Mastodon From Ice Age Unearthed In Orange County
Backyard Fossil Jackpot: Jaw Of Mastodon From Ice Age Unearthed In Orange County A backyard in New York became the site of a remarkable prehistoric discovery when a homeowner unearthed a complete and well-preserved jaw of a mastodon, an ancient relative of modern elephants. Alongside the jaw, researchers also uncovered a toe bone fragment and a piece of a rib. The discovery began in the Hudson Valley when the Orange County resident noticed two large teeth protruding from the soil beneath a plant near the home in Scotchtown, according to the New York State Museum in a social media post on Tuesday, Dec. 17. After further digging revealed additional teeth, experts from th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley
ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley Officials with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority have released the identity of a man who was killed after being struck by a train in the Hudson Valley. Paul Engel, age 67, of Manhattan, was killed in Orange County around 5:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17 in Scotchtown, a hamlet of the town of Wallkill. Earlier report: Person On Tracks, Struck, Killed By Train In Scotchtown According to the MTA, Engel was struck by a New Jersey Transit Authority train and confirmed dead at the scene. An investigation is ongoing by the MTA Police.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Person On Tracks, Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley Person On Tracks, Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley
Person On Tracks, Struck, Killed By Train In Hudson Valley A person who was on the train tracks in the Hudson Valley was hit and killed by a train. The incident took place in Orange County around 5:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17 in Scotchtown, a hamlet of the town of Wallkill. According to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the person was struck by a New Jersey Transit Authority train and confirmed dead.  An investigation is ongoing by the MTA Police. Service resumed in the area around 9 a.m., officials said. The name of the person has not yet been released. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Kathy Reakes
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Series Of Thefts From Vehicles Under Investigation In Wallkill Series Of Thefts From Vehicles Under Investigation In Wallkill
Series Of Thefts From Vehicles Under Investigation In Wallkill Don’t forget to lock up your cars at night, police in Wallkill are warning. Investigators from the Town of Wallkill Police Department are investigating a series of reported thefts from vehicles that took place in Scotchtown in the area of Janice Drive and Scott Drive during the early hours of the morning. It was not clear what, if anything, was stolen from the vehicles. Police said that “residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activities by calling the Town of Wallkill Police Department Dispatch by calling (845) 692-6757. In addition, all residents should keep their residences and…

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by Zak Failla
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Thefts From Vehicles Under Investigation In Wallkill Thefts From Vehicles Under Investigation In Wallkill
Thefts From Vehicles Under Investigation In Wallkill Police in Wallkill are encouraging and urging local residents to lock their doors at night following a series of thefts from unlocked cars in the area. Investigators from the Town of Wallkill Police Department are looking into a series of thefts from vehicles that were left parked and unlocked overnight in Scotchtown from Sept. 21 through Sept. 23. They’ve also released a surveillance photo of a suspect in a gray sedan that may have been involved in a vehicle break-in on Sept. 25 near the Schutt Road Extension. “We encourage residents to ensure that their vehicles are parked with the doors …

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by Zak Failla
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Car Break-Ins Under Investigation In Wallkill Car Break-Ins Under Investigation In Wallkill
Car Break-Ins Under Investigation In Wallkill Police in Wallkill have launched an investigation into a series of recent auto-break-ins in Scotchtown. The Wallkill Police Department announced this week that they have launched the investigation following several residents who have reported auto larcenies overnight, with property being removed from the vehicles. Police officials said that they are “urging residents to secure their vehicles and to keep valuables out of sight.” Anyone that sees anything suspicious or who has information regarding the rash of break-ins has been asked to contact investigators at the Wallkill Police Department…

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by Zak Failla