One Thousand Mourners
One of the saddest moments in Putnam County history took place last Saturday outside Trinity Lutheran Church, when a little boy held by his dad blew a kiss towards his mom and big sister being carried inside a maple casket. Full Story
Bondi is a Dictator, Says Oliverio
Putnam Legislator Sam Oliverio has called County Executive Robert Bondi a "dictator." The accusation was made last week during discussion and debate over the county's solid waste management plan at a meeting of the county Legislature's Health, Social, Educational and Environmental Committee. Full Story
No Bail for Lake Peekskill Youth Accused in Marcinak Murder
An 18-year-old Lake Peekskill youth accused in the shooting death of a popular Garrison businessman will remain incarcerated at the Putnam Correctional Facility in Carmel. Anthony Grigoroff appeared in Putnam County Court Tuesday with his attorney who requested that Judge James Reitz set bail and release the suspect to the custody of his mother. Full Story
Indians Keep Program Moving in Right Direction Despite Final Record
Pfaffenbach, Ryan, Karner named All-Section; Molfetta, Maloney, Doyle earn ASHM honors
MAHOPAC - The final record of 8-10 may not indicate a successful season, but the Mahopac High girls lacrosse team accomplished some good things this spring - like beating Lakeland/ Panas for the first time - and reaching the Class A semifinals. Full Story
Carmel Softball Shook Off Slow Start to Reach Playoffs
Scapoli, McCormack named to All-Section 1 team; Roell, Schult earn All-League nod
CARMEL - Eight games into the 2009 season, the Carmel High softball team was struggling mightily, saddled with a 2-6 start. But something clicked from that point on. Carmel started getting better pitching from Monica Schult, the Rams defense gelled into a cohesive unit, and the team started to get hits in important spots. Full Story
Bears Pulled Together, Surpassed Pre-Season Expectations
Carter earns All-Section honors; Byrnes, Piacquadio, DelFranco named All-League
BREWSTER - Prior to the start of the 2009 season, Brewster High baseball manager Ed Mulvihill said he'd be disappointed if the Bears didn't have a turnaround season. Needless to say, Mulvihill was not disappointed. After struggling to a 10-14 record in 2008, Brewster returned this spring with it's pitching staff intact, a revamped lineup and a fresh start. Full Story
A Day To Honor Our Fathers
Father's Day is a rare occasion when we, as a nation, praise the notion of being a father. Too often, fatherhood is demeaned, and in popular culture, fathers are portrayed as weak and lazy and as driven only by their appetites. Against this tide of skepticism, Father's Day should be an opportunity for us to remember that fatherhood is a noble calling. Full Story
Sifting Through the Sands of Time from the Courier Archives
100 Years Ago 2 June 18, 1909 New Woman a Freak Says Bishop Doane One Who Strives For Man's Work "a Horrible Misshapen Monster," He Declares—Sees Suffragists' Doom—Their "Quiet Appeal Will Be Drowned by Howling-Dervish Suffragettes"—Talks to Girl Graduates Full Story
Worship Services
SECOND KENT BAPTIST CHURCH 1118 North Horsepound Rd. Kent, NY 14477 845-225-1306 Sunday School (all ages) 9:45am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00am Mid-Week Bible Study & Prayer Time 7: Full Story
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