Death Of Counselor, Lifelong Carmel Resident, 37, Tops Week's News
PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The following is a round-up of the top stories of the week in Putnam County.
Lifelong Carmel resident Kelly Anne Grimmer, 37, died Saturday, Dec. 24, at Regional Hospice of Danbury, Conn.
A Carmel woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after police accused her of illegally possessing prescription drugs and marijuana, according to the Putnam County Sheriffs Office.
A Beacon man was charged Friday with sexually abusing a child under the age of 11, according to Beacon Police Chief Doug Solomon.
An area man driving under the influence and angry over a traffic acci…
'Walking Dead' Star, Fellow Actor Enjoy Co-Owning Rhinebeck Candy Shop
RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Samuel's Sweet Shop in the village of Rhinebeck was already packed on Friday with visitors as employees worked to get ready for the upcoming busy holiday weekend.
Famous for being co-owned by actors Jeffrey Dean Morgan, best known for TV's "The Walking Dead," and Paul Rudd, their wives, and manager/owner John Traver, the shop has become a go-to spot to either stare at the displays of sparkling, luscious candies or hoping to catch a glimpse of the stars.
"We are so packed right now, I can't even talk," said Traver during a call on Friday.
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Groggers Bar & Grill Opens In Route 44 Location Of Gentleman Jim's
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- If a juicy burger with cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, barbecue sauce, beer-battered onion straws sounds right up your alley, then head to Poughkeepsie's newest hot spot -- Groggers Bar & Grill.Located at the site of the old Gentleman Jim's, Groggers has only been open for four weeks and is already a hot spot for locals, said manager Chris LaPlante.
"People were dying for a local spot to grab a burger and a beer and we're that spot," LaPlante laughs.
Located on Route 44 (the Dutchess Turnpike), the restaurant also offers a whole array of grog of course, inc…
