Local Boy Scouts Celebrate Century of Values
The Putnam-Westchester Boy Scout Council has kicked off its 100th anniversary of scouting by welcoming a Century of Values road tour to the Putnam County Courthouse. Six volunteers from Michigan are participating in a 45,000-mile, yearlong road trip across the U.S. Full Story
PHC Neonatologist Receives Award
Neonatologist Jean Chelala, MD, of Somers, an active member of the medical staff of Putnam Hospital Center, was recently honored with the Patients' Choice Award, a prestigious title awarded to fewer than 5 percent of the nation's 720,000 active physicians. Full Story
What To Do This Weekend?
Former Czech Leader's Play Comes to Putnam
Arts on the Lake is partnering with the Liberty Free (NY) Theatre to present Vaclav Havel's play Audience at the Lake Carmel Cultural Center, 640 Route 52, for four performances, Thursday through Sunday, June 4-7. Full Story
Tamagna Touts Going Green at DC Summit
Putnam County Legislator Vincent Tamagna attended a Local Climate Leadership summit in Washington, DC. The May 18-20 conference featured high-level environmental policymakers from the Obama administration. Full Story
Matrajeck Honored at Brewster's Carnival for a Cause
Jessica Matrajeck received a hero's welcome when she returned to Brewster High School Sunday. The sophomore suffered serious trauma a year ago when she dived into her friend's pool and fractured her spinal column. Full Story
500 Make Strides Against Cystic Fibrosis in Kent
Brian McPartland looked around at the large number of people gathered at the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park in Kent and smiled. The 16-year-old Brewster High School student, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, thanked the more than 500 participants in Putnam's 1st annual Great Strides Walk to Cure CF last Saturday. "Just to see everyone means they all care. Full Story
Police News
Taser Time Police arriving on the scene of a reported dispute outside a popular Lake Carmel restaurant didn't know what to expect after observing a group of Hispanic men covered with blood. Full Story
Carmel Police Recognize Civilians and Officers
During an awards ceremony at Carmel Town Hall Five civilians and a number of Carmel cops were recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty. Police Chief Michael Johnson explained last week that the awards resulted from meritorious action taken during the past two years. Full Story
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