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
Local Health Officials Monitoring Swine Flu
Putnam Commissioner of Health Dr. Sherlita Amler is calling on the public not to panic in the wake of the swine flu virus outbreak spreading throughout the United States. Several dozen cases of the illness have been reported across America with hundreds more in Mexico. Full Story
Putnam Stages Indian Point Disaster Scenario
Emergency responders throughout Putnam County were pressed into action on Saturday, April 25, 2009, when the Putnam Bureau of Emergency Services orchestrated a countywide emergency preparedness exercise at three locations in Carmel. Full Story
West Point: Warner House Structurally Unsound
Tours of island will continue, but house will be closed to the public
Long before Guinan's pub became known as the "little chapel on the river,"—a place where visitors could find respite, libations, and good cheer— another house just a bit further up the Hudson served as a "little chapel" in a more literal sense. Full Story
Green Chimneys Store Offers Vocational Training
A new store has opened in Putnam County—a business that focuses on healthy living and sustainable agriculture. The Green Chimneys Country Store and Vocational Learning Center is open for the season on Doansburg Road at the Southeast-Patterson line less than a half-mile from the Brewster Post Office. Full Story
AARP to Focus on Nutrition and Allergies
On Saturday, May 9, 2009, Allison J. Stowell, nutrition coordinator for Hannaford Market in Carmel, will speak to the Putnam County AARP #1183 Chapter about senior nutrition and allergies. The elect ion and ins tal lat ion of 2009-2010 officers will also take place. Full Story
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