EMS Choppers Still Serving Putnam Despite Decision
STAT-Flight helicopter service will not be affected in Putnam County despite a corporate decision to abandon mooring the Medevac choppers at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Full Story
Swimming the Sound to Honor a Late Friend
Kennedy Catholic alumnae raise money for cancer research in the memory of Maureen McAvoy
On Saturday July 25, eight Kennedy Catholic graduates, led by Kerry Coughlin of Carmel, gathered on the shore of the Long Island Sound and felt the morning wind whip through their hair. They called themselves “Team Maureen” after their friend and classmate, Maureen McAvoy, who died of a brain tumor in October 2008. Full Story
Operation Small Frye Enforces Boating Safety
Police are often on the prowl, seeking motorists breaking laws on land, but now officers of the law have added a new twist to their enforcement practices by patrolling waterways throughout Putnam County.
Members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department’s Marine Division took part in a Hudson River initiative last week called “Operation Small Frye.” Full Story
HOPE Raises Funds for CAP
Seventy-one motorcyclists traveled 71 miles Sunday throughout Putnam County to raise $10,000 for CAP— Putnam’s Community Action Program.
The 5th annual Motorcycle Ride for Hope—Hunger, Oppression, Poverty, Equality—attracted cyclists of all ages and from all walks of life. Full Story
Family and Community Services Welcome New
A 30-year veteran of mental health services has been appointed Director of the Mental Health Clinic at Putnam Family and Community Services.
Jerome Marton, of Rockland County, brings decades of experience in the field including work as a clinician, supervisor, and administrator in psychiatric and substance-abuse programs. Full Story
A Grand Opening for The Grand Ol’ Courier
The Putnam County Courier, New York State’s oldest continuously published weekly newspaper, taken over from Taconic Press by Roger and Elizabeth Ailes earlier this year, welcomed more than 100 of Putnam’s movers and shakers at a gala outside the Courier’s new headquarters at 51D Gleneida Avenue in downtown Carmel last Thursday evening, July 23. Full Story
Marching with Precision in Brewster
Helen Phillips, Emily Watson, and Carol Bailey haven’t missed a Brewster Fire Department parade in years.
Last week’s gala march through the village was no exception for the three parade-goers, who staked out their spot along the parade route an hour before the festivities began. Full Story
An Old World March Through Carmel
(Left) Altar servers, members of the Knights of Columbus, and Father Anthony Sorgie lead the Sunday afternoon procession of the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Gleneida Avenue during St. Full Story
Engagement
Ed and Linda Schaeffler of Carmel, NY, are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Brandi, to Brian Bradshaw, son of Thomas and Margaret Bradshaw of Carmel, NY. Brandi is a graduate of Carmel High School, and is a consultant at Cartus in Danbury. Brian is a graduate of Carmel High School and is a licensed plumber for S+R Plumbing in Danbury. A July 2011 wedding is being planned. Full Story
Local and Notable
Brewster’s Sherblom Named VFW Commander
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States announced today that Harry Sherblom of Brewster, NY, has achieved All American status as a Post Commander. Full Story
Police News
Setting a “Good” Example
A routine traffic stop in Carmel has led to the arrest of a Mahopac woman and a Danbury youth on charges of drug possession. Full Story
Sales Tax Revenue Continues Decline
Othmer: Planning boards should stop being hostile to developers
For the fourth consecutive month, Putnam County coffers have taken a hit when it comes to sales tax receipts. Full Story
Nine Injured in Huge Crash on I-84
A section of Route 84 in Southeast one-half mile west of the I-684 interchange resembled a demolition derby on Tuesday as a result of a multi-car crash that injured nine people. Full Story
Sales Tax Revenue Continues Decline
For the fourth consecutive month, Putnam County coffers have taken a hit when it comes to sales tax receipts. Full Story
Helping Carmel Blossom
The entrances to Putnam Plaza, Route 6, Carmel are a source of pride for area businesses and residents. On July 22, Ed Galligan, President, Carmel Flower Shop, Inc., was recognized by Keep Putnam Beautiful for creating and maintaining these attractive plantings. Martin Brothers (on the left) of Putnam Plaza presented a Beautification Award plaque to Ed Galligan. Full Story
Dr. Richards Enters New Practice
Dr. Renee Richards, ophthalmologist, author, and former professional tennis player, has joined a new practice.
The resident of Kent considered by medical experts as one of America’s leading children’s ophthalmologists dealing with eye muscle surgery, has linked with Dr. Dawn Rush, another world renown pediatric ophthalmologist, in Yorktown Heights. Full Story
Kevin Radovich Is an Incredible Young Man
Despite losing his leg in a crash, Officer Radovich returned to the force.
It’s been a year since the world turned upside down for Kevin Radovich of Lake Carmel.
The handsome, athletic young cop was off-duty on a Sunday afternoon riding his new motorcycle, when, on Farmers Mills Road in western Kent, the two-wheeler went out of control on a curve and plowed head-on into a Ford Explorer SUV. Full Story
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