SMITH DEFEATS McCONVILLE
Conklin keeps her seat, Carmel’s Schmitt crushes Wilson
by Eric Gross
Sheriff Donald Smith easily won his third term as Putnam’s chief lawman Tuesday defeating Kevin McConville of Cold Spring by a wide margin. Full Story
Mahopac Park & Ride Approved
Mahopac Legislator Dini LoBue is fuming this week after her colleagues on the Putnam Legislature voted to proceed with a controversial park-and-ride on Mt. Hope Road at Route 6 in Mahopac. Full Story
Guilty Plea in Donohue Deaths
“I ask for their forgiveness and am sorry for what happened in Brewster.” Full Story
Rock Solid Business Weathers Rough Economy
Bill Drig, owner of Putnam Stone and Mason on Route 6 in Carmel credits his father, William Drig Sr., for his success. “He was the hardest-working man I ever knew,” Drig said wistfully. “He taught us to keep working and not to quit.” For years, Drig, a life-long resident of Putnam County, raised a family and worked as a landscaper and contractor. Full Story
Putnam, Westchester Realtors Unite
The region’s real estate industry has arrived in the 21st century with the creation of the Putnam-Westchester Association of Realtors.
Last Friday, members of the former board of directors of the Putnam Association of Realtors met for the final time in Brewster and announced the creation of the larger organization. Full Story
Animal Kingdom USA’s Ask Critter Chatter
Danny from Peekskill asks:
Should I microchip my dog and does it hurt him? Full Story
Rams Lose to Themselves
Rams victimized by turnovers in 32-14 loss to Mount Vernon, Knights score 14 off turnovers
CARMEL—For several years now, area football coaches have been looking for that magic formula. The one that explains how to get their troops motivated during those ‘filling out the schedule’ games that come after they have been eliminated from the playoffs. Full Story
Carmel Rocked by Red Raiders, 8-0
Rams count wins over Mahopac, Mt. Vernon
CARMEL—After spoiling Mahopac’s chance to tie for a league title and ripping Mount Vernon in an out-bracket game, the Carmel High boys soccer team just didn’t have much left in the tank.
The result was an embarrassing 8-0 loss to No. 4 Scarsdale in last Friday’s Class A first round playoff game, played at Scarsdale. Full Story
Indians Fail to Get on Track
MAHOPAC—Consistency. It’s been a problem for the Mahopac High football team throughout the season, and Saturday it reared its ugly head again.
The Indians were unable to generate any kind of consistent offense, and worse yet – they couldn’t slow down RCK, which scored a touchdown in each quarter to record a 25-7 victory in a non-playoff game at Ketcham. Full Story
THE DISJUNCTION OF FACT AND PERCEPTION
It has been a long time since the economic data have been flashing positive signals, and an equally long time since consumers, businessmen, and occupants of the White House have been so gloomy. Why this disjunction of fact and perception? Full Story
Worship Ser vices
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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