Nine BHS students join Putnam Lake FD
The future of the emergency services field in Putnam County is today’s youth.
With increasing emergency calls taxing the limits of veteran firefighters and EMS providers, fire departments, and ambulance corps countywide are seeking new blood to man engines and ambulances when crises arise. Full Story
Celebrating the red, white, and blue
Boys and girls in the Brewster School District will look back years from now and remember a special observance that recognized Old Glory. Full Story
Changing of the guard at Brewster Middle School
Dr. JoAnne Januzzi promises not to shed too many tears when the 900-plus students at the Henry Wells Middle School in Brewster walk out the door for the final time Friday on the last day of class. Full Story
Over the Rainbow raises money for Cystic Fibrosis
Nursery school children learned what it means to give by participating in the Over the Rainbow Cystic Fibrosis Mini-March in Brewster. Full Story
Brewster Board of Ed Wraps Up
The last Brewster Board of Education meeting for the fiscal, and academic, year took place June 22 at 7:30pm. The night’s agenda was long, but the board members still took time to recess for cake and refreshments to celebrate what they said was, in spite of many challenges, one of Brewster’s best years. Full Story
Old flags retired in Mahopac
What happens to old flags that become torn and tattered?
Groups of Boy Scouts from the greater Mahopac area learned a life’s lesson last week when visiting the Mahopac American Legion Post.
Veterans discussed the proper method used to dispose of Old Glory when the worn, torn, and faded red, white, and blue need replacement. Full Story
Joanne Bellontine is a survivor
Joanne Bellontine calls herself a survivor. The Carmel woman who grew up in foster homes, found her way out of an abusive first marriage before being diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing multiple reconstructive surgeries, has published what she describes as an “inspirational memoir.” Full Story
Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 1374 installs officers
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Daniel J. O’Brien Post 1374, of 32 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, held its installation of officers for 2010-11 on Tuesday, May 4, officiated by Part District 2 President (2002-03) Irene Rohde. Full Story
‘Critical’ blood drive takes place Friday
Due to all the leisurely distractions that come during the summer months, there is an increase in the need for blood. Full Story
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