A Tribute to Veterans
Putnam County celebrates its hometown patriots
Patriotism is alive and well in Putnam County.
Large gatherings were held on Wednesday in communities from Carmel to Cold Spring as people stopped to reflect on the many sacrifices made by American troops both past and present during Veterans Day ceremonies. Full Story
A CAUTIONARY TALE
Spano’s Ouster Puts Putnam Pols on Alert
During last week’s “off-year” elections, most of the nation’s media attention went to a small upstate district and to New Jersey and Virginia. But one of the most stunning upsets across the nation was in Westchester County where the conservative Rob Astorino defeated 12-year incumbent Andrew Spano by 16 points. Full Story
County Will Pay MTA Tax ‘Under Duress’
While Putnam County continues to fight the MTA’s recently enacted mobility tax through the courts, lawmakers have grudgingly approved the county’s first payment. Full Story
Brewster Swimmers Head to State Meet
BREWSTER—Members of the Brewster High swim team turned in an impressive performance at the Section 1 championships, held last week at the Felix Festa Middle School in West Nyack. Brewster finished third with 184.50 points, behind Ursuline (262) and Rye/ Blind Brook (189). Ali Polhill took firsts in the 100 fly (55.75) and also won the 100 backstroke (56.94, team record). Full Story
Bears Claw Way to Sectional Title
Brewster boys win second title, first since 2000; Bottalico heads to states
BREWSTER—All season long, the Brewster High boys cross country team was aiming at one thing: a sectional championship.
Last Friday at Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls, the Bears made it happen. Full Story
Marielle Campbell Wins Consolation Round
CARMEL—Carmel High’s Marielle Campbell turned in a strong performance at the state tennis championship meet last week, losing her opener, then going on to finish at 4-1, winning the consolation round at the Eastside Raquet Club in Manlius. 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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