Training and the Real Thing
Patterson Fire Department and Rescue Squad personnel finished several hours of training before being pressed into action for the “real deal.”
Firefighters and EMTs extricated a 200 pound “dummy” trapped inside a demolished wreck after it was impaled by a steel pipe during last week’s practice exercise. Full Story
Rob Castellano Wanted to Become a Millionaire
It all began when Rob Castellano and his fiancée, Brittany Collins were attempting to stay dry during a rainstorm. Full Story
Farmer’s Markets Flourish
Two farmer’s markets in eastern Putnam County are flourishing this summer.
The Brewster Farmers’ Market is celebrating its 16th season this year by bringing what organizer KC Anderson of a Coalition for a Better Brewster said was “first-stop shopping to the downtown business district while helping to support local and regional growers and producers.” Full Story
Annual Fireman’s Parade on July 28
The Brewster Volunteer Fire Department is encouraging everyone to come early and cheer on firefighters and EMS professionals from fire departments and ambulance corps from throughout the region at its annual Fireman’s Parade on Wednesday, July 28. Full Story
Sgt. Robert Behan Graduates from FBI Academy
Sgt. Robert Behan has become the second member of the Carmel Police Department to graduate from the prestigious FBI Academy. Full Story
VFW Recognized by Atomic Vets of America
When National Association of Atomic Veterans called for service organizations and businesses across the country to contribute towards research that is assisting veterans of the Cold War exposed to radiation, the Mahopac VFW Post 5491 led the charge. Full Story
Three Mahopac Girl Scouts Create Nature Trail
Three Girl Scouts from Mahopac have left a legacy for current and future generations by transforming an overgrown path into an educational nature trail for their Girl Scout Gold Award project. Full Story
Heroes and Hope Raise Funds and Awareness
Kevin McPartland’s Heroes and Hope project has not only honored Native American veterans by raising funds for the Chief Daniel Nimham Wappinger Memorial in Kent but has also raised awareness of the life threatening genetic disease Cystic Fibrosis. Full Story
Professional Women of Putnam Meet
The Professional Women of Putnam Networking Group will meet on Tuesday July 13th at 6pm. The topic of the meeting is “Building Women- Owned Businesses: Why women can excel and what they need to know to beat the odds!” Full Story
Woman Cops Guilty Plea in Burglary Spree
A Pawling woman currently incarcerated at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility now faces additional prison time in Connecticut after admitting her participation in a string of burglaries throughout western Connecticut two years ago. Full Story
Fireworks in the Back Seat of a Car?
Accidents occur throughout the county during July 4 holiday
Heavy traffic, unseasonably hot weather, and motorists’ not paying attention to their driving resulted in at least a dozen crashes throughout the long holiday weekend across Putnam County.
Police on the state, county, town, and village level handled mishaps that occurred in Brewster, Southeast, Mahopac, Mahopac Falls, Putnam Valley, Lake Carmel, Philipstown, and Patterson. Full Story
Out and About
Eleanor & Ron Bjorklund with friends Mary Sheehan and Joan Harman enjoying Veteran’s Day. Full Story
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