Carmel
Praying for the Community Dozens of residents took time from their busy schedules to participate in Putnam County's celebration of the National Day of Prayer. Last Thursday's noon-time vigil took place at the Cornerstone Park in Carmel and featured prayers recited by a number of community leaders as well as members of the clergy. Full Story
Southeast
Pedaling for Progress Trinity Lutheran Church in Southeast is kicking off its Pedals for Progress campaign next Saturday and organizers have asked the public to participate. David McKay Wilson of Mahopac, an accomplished cyclist, is leading the campaign. Full Story
Brewster
RSVP Luncheon Returns More than 400 senior citizens will be on hand in Brewster next Friday when the Putnam County Office for the Aging hosts its annual Retired Senior Volunteer Recognition luncheon. Full Story
Kent
GOP Makes Endorsements Incumbents as well as newcomers have been endorsed by the Kent Republican Town Committee for election in November. The GOP met last week at the Kent FD headquarters in Kent Cliffs and nominated Supervisor Kathy Doherty to seek a second two-year term along with incumbent Town Clerk Lana Cappelli and Kent Receiver of Taxes Jeanne Johnson. Full Story
News From the Other Side of the Taconic
Garrison
Marcinak Family Seeks Answers As the six month anniversary of John Marcinak's murder approaches, his children—John, Joey, and Julie— have made another sign and placed it near the spot where their father was found dead on New Year's Eve. Full Story
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