New Flood Maps on Display at Open House - Free Access
Residents encouraged to check their status now
Putnam County residents are invited to view the county’s new, preliminary flood map at an “Open House” on December 7 Full Story
Grudge Match
Leibell and Ball exchange charges
Senator Vincent Leibell and Assemblyman Greg Ball have exposed their deep personal rivalry since Ball announced his decision to run for the Senator’s seat, rather than continue his campaign for Congress. Leibell has charged Ball with waving a white flag of surrender, while Ball counters that Leibell has enabled corruption and sown dissension in the Republican party. Full Story
Knitting for the Troops
Moms throughout the region are supporting our troops overseas by knitting.
Organized by the Semper Fi Parents of the Hudson Valley and Lisa Duggan-Santomero of Brewster, whose son is a Marine, women have been spending the holidays knitting and crocheting helmet liners, scarves, hand warmers, and gaiters. Full Story
Carmel Girls Plan to Step Up Defense
Rams will be tested early, often
CARMEL—Carmel High girls basketball coach Dan O’Hare is hoping his team learned some valuable lessons last season – especially at the end, when the Rams lost in the sectional quarterfinals, closing the winter with a 15-7 slate. Full Story
Bears Loaded, in the Hunt Again
Brewster girls hungry for return to County Center
BREWSTER—After a solid season last winter ended with the Bears playing in the Westchester County Center, the Brewster high girls basketball team has one major goal in mind for the 2009-2010 season: take it one step farther. Full Story
Carmel Matmen Hope to Stay in Thick of League Race
Rams look to fill some big holes
CARMEL—After a solid 2008-2009 season that saw the Carmel High wrestling team finish fifth at sectionals, the Rams are hoping they have enough talent left on the roster to retain their status as one of the big kids on the block. 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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