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
Former MTA Chief Runs for Sheriff
Summing up his candidacy, Kevin McConville smiles and says bluntly, "Putnam needs professional police management." The former chief of the MTA police, and 29-year veteran of that force has secured the nomination of the Democratic party for Putnam County Sheriff, and intends to unseat Sheriff Don Smith this fall. Full Story
Lake Carmel Woman Wins $1.3 Million Suit Against Pawling Contractor
A Lake Carmel woman and successful Southeast business owner has been awarded $1.3 million for pain and suffering incurred in a crash five years ago caused by the negligence of a Dutchess County home improvement contractor. Full Story
Putnam Marks Its 197th Birthday
Putnam County celebrated its 197th birthday last Friday but according to one of America's leading archaeologists and historical researchers "the county has been here for as long as people have been in the area—10,000 years. Full Story
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