GOP Establishment Picks Leibell Over Odell
Primary battles begin for county executive, legislature
By Eric Gross
It was a landslide victory for State Senator Vincent Leibell over Putnam Legislator Mary Ellen Odell at Thursday’s GOP nominating convention.
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Odell Challenges Leibell
Assemblyman Ball, Sheriff Smith announce support for legislator’s surprise candidacy
Sen. Leibell looks forward to ‘respectful
exchange of ideas’ with fellow Republican
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Birds of Prey Day
Plans are proceeding this week for Birds of Prey Day.
Green Chimney’s 18th annual extravaganza, featuring more than 150 raptors, takes place June 6 on the Green Chimneys campus at the Southeast- Putnam Lake line. Full Story
Erker Dominates, Indians Take Home First League Title in Nine Years
’Pac clinches share of 1B crown, wins Tantalos tournament; Rams turn on power, snap six-game skid
MAHOPAC—It’s been a long time since the Mahopac High baseball team claimed a league championship, but the Indians have been playing solid baseball this spring, and capped a strong regular season by winning a share of the League 1-B title after beating Carmel, 7-0, in the first round of the Tantalos tournament Saturday at Mahopac. Full Story
Byrnes, Bears Rally past Kennedy in Tournament
Barnes slam paces Brewster, as Bears, Gaels sharpen up for playoffs
BREWSTER—The Brewster High baseball team has honored the memory of former player Chris Caiazzo each spring since his untimely death in an auto accident in January of 2007, creating the Chris Caiazzo Memorial Tournament.
Unfortunately, Brewster lost to Kennedy in each of the first three years. Full Story
Kennedy Gaels Bucked By Broncos In Opening Round
SOMERS—The Kennedy Catholic boys lacrosse team needed every last game to qualify for the playoffs. The Gaels (5-12, 4-7) split their last two regular season games before losing in the opening round of the sectional playoffs. After losing 11-1 to Pearl River on Monday the Gaels need Dan McLaughlin's overtime goal to beat Haldane, 5-4, on Wednesday to make the playoffs. Full Story
The Ideal of Freedom, Paid for in Blood
On Memorial Day, we remember both our fallen warriors and the ideas that they championed
Identity, whether personal, cultural, or national, cannot be maintained without memory: By forgetting what came before, we lose sight of who we are. Full Story
“In Flanders Fields ... ”
Canadian poet John McCrae wrote the famed poem “In Flanders Fields,” after his experience as a field surgeon at the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915.
The poem was inspired by the funeral of a friend who died in that battle, and the reference to poppies in the Flanders fields led to the tradition of wearing paper poppies in honor of those who have died in war. Full Story
Remembering Sacrifices, Protecting Our Veterans
On Memorial Day we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their noble sacrifices protect the civilian democracy we enjoy, and by carrying out the mission assigned to them, they earn our admiration and support. Full Story
Worship Services
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
225 East Lake Blvd, Mahopac
845-628-2006
Saturday Vigil Mass. Full Story
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