Veterans Rally at Loyalty Day Celebration
Attendees outraged at Homeland Security for depicting vets as terrorists
Veteran color guards march into the Veteran's Memorial Park for the annual Loyalty Day observance, which began in 1921 as a counterpoint to communist May Day celebrations. See story on page 8. Full Story
Furious County Historian Resigns in Controversy
Putnam County Historian Allan Warnecke has resigned from his position, effective May 16. The occasion of his sudden departure is the ongoing controversy over the 18th century Hill-Agor farm in Mahopac. Warnecke contends, "It is being used inappropriately. You are talking about the destruction of, arguably, one of Putnam County's most historical sites. Full Story
Putnam Revenue Plummets
Lawmakers are perplexed that Putnam County coffers have taken the largest hit ever when it comes to sales tax revenue. Full Story
Bears Roll Over Peekskill, 16-0
Brewster also edges Yorktown, 4-3; fal ls to Lakeland in eight , 3-2
BREWSTER—Peekskill led off Monday's game at Brewster with a double, but that was it for the Red Devils, as Bears hurler Jess Griesinger settled in and retired the next 18 batters to record a one-hitter, as Brewster routed Peekskill, 16-0, in a League II-A game at Brewster. Full Story
Mahopac Girls Drop Bronxville, 17-11
Ryan scores 100th career goal
MAHOPAC—The Mahopac High girls lacrosse team picked up a 17-11 victory over Bronxville last Wednesday in a game played at Bronxville. Mahopac senior attacker Mackenzy Ryan picked up her 100th career goal in the game, in which she scored a season-high eight goals and added an assist. Full Story
Brewster Splits Twin Bill With Yorktown, Tops Carmel
BREWSTER— It was a stretch of four games in three days for the Brewster High baseball team last weekend, and Bears Manager Ed Mulvihill had no complaints after watching his team go 2-2, splitting two with Yorktown Saturday, after topping Carmel and falling to unbeaten Lakeland. Full Story
Tilly Foster's Rolling Meadows Offer Respite and Reminders of Our County's Rural Roots
Last week over 750 people visited Tilly Foster for its spring reopening - it was a great beginning. Children enjoyed hayrides and sheep shearing. They ran around wand pet animals that have been part of the life of American farms since the nation's founding. Tilly Foster has already begun providing a community garden available for Putnamites who have no soil of their own. Full Story
Sifting Through the Sands of Time from the Courier Archives
2 100 Years Ago May 6, 1909
Tea to Flow Free This Sale The sale of cakes, candy, and aprons, which under the auspices of the Women's Foreign and Home Missionary Societies of the Brewster Methodist church will attract wide attention. Much ingenuity and taste has been displayed by ladies in working up aprons of various descriptins. Full Story
Obama Displays Boldness During First 100 Days
Audacity
Audacity—boldness—defines Barack Obama. As the president reached his 100th day in office on April 29, expect his audacity to be on full display in several key ways: Full Story
Worship Services
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Brewster 460 N Main St Brewster, NY 10509 (845) 279-2636 Worship Service: Sunday 9:30 am Christian Education: Sunday 10:45 am GRACE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 7 Park Street, Brewster, Full Story
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