Cat-Napped
Imagine the fright a man and his grandson experienced Monday while taking a walk in the woods off Drewville Road in Carmel and hearing an animal growling at them.
As the pair rounded a curve along a trail they came upon a bobcat whose leg was secured in a trap. Full Story
‘I Do Solemnly Swear’
The New Year’s weekend will be a busy one in Putnam County with many swearing-in ceremonies scheduled. Full Story
Warrior’s Return is a Christmas Surprise
The Hanley family received an unexpected Christmas present this year: the early return of their son, Brian Hanley, from Iraq. “We were all blown away by this great Christmas gift,” said Art Hanley, Brian’s father. Full Story
Sales Tax Slump
Putnam sales tax revenues for the first 11 months of 2009 are down by $5.2 million.
On Monday, members of the Putnam Legislature’s Audit Committee heard from Commissioner of Finance William Carlin, who presented his monthly report, and the news remained bad.
For the ninth consecutive month, county coffers have taken a hit when it comes to sales tax receipts. Full Story
Bizzare Shooting Event in Putnam Valley
A report of a paramedic being fired upon sent police on the state, county and town level into action Monday in Putnam Valley. Full Story
Schools Tighten Belts
Reductions in state aid to education promise to impact school systems across Putnam County next year. Full Story
Drive Drunk, Lose Your Car, Says D.A. Levy
District Attorney Adam Levy’s New Year’s resolution is to reduce the number of motorists driving drunk on Putnam County roads in 2010.
Levy approached both County Executive Robert Bondi and members of the Putnam Legislature and received approval to convert a part-time assistant district attorney position to a full-time post. Full Story
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