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Andrew DeStefano, former candidate for sheriff, pleads guilty
Andrew DeStefano sought the office for Putnam’s chief lawman, yet this same NYPD career law enforcement officer pleaded guilty on Monday to charges that he filed fraudulent signatures in connection with last month’s bitter Sheriff’s GOP Primary. Full Story
Sales Tax Receipts Down by Millions
Another month—another dramatic sales tax decline in Putnam County.
Members of the Putnam Legislature’s Audit Committee heard from Commissioner of Finance William Carlin Tuesday evening and the news was all bad.
For the sixth consecutive month, county coffers have taken a hit in sales tax receipts. Full Story
Defying Odds, Mahopac Tops Carmel
Skip Pearlman On Saturday, the Mahopac Indians defeated Carmel 34-27 to claim the Bryan Higgins Memorial Trophy (above) in the annual grudge match between the two rivals. Full Story
Carmel Baker Sheds New Light on Bagel Business
Putnam County’s leading bagel baker has gone green.
Kevin Stenger, proprietor of Carmel Bagel Deli-licious, located on Route 52 near the Shop-Rite Plaza in Carmel, has converted all of the bulbs in his business to energy-efficient lighting. Full Story
Mahopac Mulch Navigates Seasonal, Economic Changes
Chad Collesian of Mahopac Mulch is preparing for the winter slowdown, when his business transitions into a firewood and supplies shop. The Route 6 establishment grew out of Collesian’s frustration as a contractor. “I couldn’t get the highest quality products,” he said, “There was poor service, you couldn’t get delivery when you wanted it. Full Story
On Columbus Day, Explore Italy From Your Own Home
(NAPSI)-If you love Italian food, you have a new opportunity to learn more about preparing delicious Italian dishes thanks to a recently released on-demand video tutorial. Inspired by Olive Garden’s Culinary Institute of Tuscany, the recipe for Chicken Milanese is featured in the tutorial led by Sr. Executive Chef Paolo Lafata. Full Story
Defying Odds, Rising Victorious
MAHOPAC—Not too many people saw this one coming.
That is, unless you ask members of the Mahopac High football team.
After all, Mahopac came into Saturday’s annual grudge match against Carmel with little on its resume to suggest there would actually be a battle.
The Indians entered the game 0-2, and had not scored a single point in those two losses. Full Story
Wins Elude Brewster Field Hockey
BREWSTER—The Brewster High field hockey team battled to a pair of 1-1 ties last week, against Mahopac and Pawling, and the Bears opened the week with an 8-3 loss to Putnam Valley.
Saturday against Mahopac, Michaela Spannaus gave Brewster a 1-0 lead late in the first half, assisted by Marisa Delzio. Full Story
PV Field Hockey Keeps Rolling with Win
PUTNAM VALLEY-—The Putnam Valley High field hockey team snatched an impressive 8-3 victory over Brewster at home last Tuesday.
PV has been playing well lately, and the Tigers continued to gel in their showdown against Brewster. Full Story
Remembering Columbus
Celebrate Exploration, Italian Culture This Weekend
Though Columbus Day is not until October 12, the day will celebrated this Sunday in Mahopac with the annual Putnam County Columbus Day Parade. Full Story
Why We Are Honoring an ‘Athlete of the Month’
This week, on page 20, The Courier begins an Athlete of the Month feature, in conjunction with Clancy Moving Systems, Inc., of Patterson, as a way to honor our hometown athletes. Athletic competition is one of the surest ways to develop character in young people. Full Story
Worship Services
Send information regarding worship services to courier@pcnr.com. Please put “WORSHIP” in the subject line. ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
225 East Lake Blvd, Mahopac
845-628-2006
Saturday Vigil Mass. Full Story
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