Robbed at Gunpoint
The quiet hamlet of Mahopac was rocked Tuesday when a gunman entered the TD BankNorth branch off Route 6N in the downtown business district and brandished a handgun, demanding money.
A teller turned over an undetermined amount of cash and the bandit fled on foot along Route 6N. Full Story
March Winds
. . . bring destruction to eastern Putnam
Another blast from Mother Nature has caused chaos throughout the region. Full Story
Senator Proposes Taxpayer Spending for Mahopac
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer believes that jobs will get America out of its economic doldrums, and during a visit to Mahopac, New York’s senior senator promised $950,000 to the Town of Carmel for the construction of an economic center and municipal parking lot in downtown Mahopac. Full Story
Rams Wrestlers Put Wraps on Another Strong Season
Davidson, Rosalino named All-Section, eight others earn All-League honors
CARMEL—There are always a few things a team could have done better, but when all was said and done, it was another solid winter on the mats for the Carmel High wrestling team.
Rams 16th-year coach Bill Twardy saw his team win a league title for the third time in the last four years, and Carmel posted a 16-3 dual meet record, falling only to Cornwall (twice) and Fox Lane. Full Story
Bears End Season One Win from County Center
Tapio, Quattrocchi named All-Section, Delzio takes All-League honors
BREWSTER—No question about it - the Brewster High girls basketball team was hoping for a second consecutive trip to the Westchester County Center.
But a surging Peekskill squad derailed the Bears’ playoff hopes, sending Brewster home after a loss in the Class A quarterfinals. Brewster had beaten Tappan Zee in the opening round. Full Story
Rams Hockey Builds On Last Season’s Success
CARMEL—Before the season began, the Carmel High ice hockey team was a little worried that with the new league alignments, the Rams might not make it back to the sectional playoffs.
But thanks to some outstanding goaltending, the Rams were able to build on last year’s success. Full Story
To the People of the State of New York:
FEDERALIST NO. 62: THE SEnATE (PART I)
In recent months, many commentators and politicians have said that the political system in Washington is broken. Evan Bayh, announcing his retirement from the Senate, said he was leaving due to the “partisan gridlock” that made it difficult to get anything done. Full Story
Sifting Through the Sands of Time
How to Manage the Horse
I see by the different methods that people use in familiarizing their horses with interurban cars, automobiles and other road “boogers,” that many of them very much underestimate the intelligence of the horse. 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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