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Garden Street School 3rd graders learn where Cambodia is located on a globe from Lyn Lea. Those pictured include Gigi Isola, Aidan Coughlan, Nicky Triolo, and Tyler Dougherty. Full Story
Vincent Leibell’s sentencing date moved to Friday, May 13
The sentencing of former state senator Vincent Leibell has been postponed once again. Originally scheduled for March 7, then March 18, and then April 1, the sentencing has now been pushed to 2pm on May 13, at the federal courthouse in White Plains. Full Story
Census: Putnam’s Growth Rate Slows
County Executive Paul Eldridge expressed surprise when learning that Putnam’s growth rate during the past decade increased by only 4 percent, falling sharply behind its neighbors in Dutchess, Rockland and Orange Counties, as well as 13 other counties statewide. Full Story
Sal Gambino to Lead Chamber
Sal Gambino has hit the ground running. The Carmel resident, who served for 10 years as President of the Putnam Federal Credit Union, was named last week as President and CEO of the Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Peter Bardunias, who relocated upstate. Full Story
Partnering With Our County’s Leaders
To make a difference in Putnam County’s economic future, the various business and community organizations need to find ways to work together. On Sunday, March 27 we got a chance to see what the future might bring at Spain Cornerstone Park in Carmel. Full Story
Young Tigers Looking to Gain Experience, Defend Title
PV hoping for three-peat
PUTNAM VALLEY—Toward the conclusion of each of the last two seasons, the Putnam Valley High boys lacrosse team has found itself hoisting a gold plaque in celebration of winning a sectional title.
So the ultimate goal for this year’s PV squad is easy to identify. Full Story
Rams Will Rely On Pitching, Defense To Set Tone
BASEBALL
CARMEL—After losing seven seniors - including All-Section winners Ryan Shilling, Gaston Rojas and Ian Anderson - to graduation, this year’s Carmel High baseball team is going to rely on pitching and defense to carry it further than last year’s quarterfinals loss to North Rockland. Full Story
Tigers Look to Return to Sectionals in 2011
BASEBALL
PUTNAM VALLEY—After coming off a 5-14 season in 2010 in which his team lost to Hastings in the first round of the sectionals, Putnam Valley baseball coach Joe Natalie would like to see his team be competitive in League I-A this year and win a few games in the playoffs. Full Story
Bears Will Look Toward Pitching Staff to Spark Success
BASEBALL
BREWSTER—After an up and down regular season last year, the Brewster High baseball team got hot at playoff time and pulled off two upsets before losing to Lakeland in the sectional semifinals. But even with a solid core returning, the Bears still have some question marks heading into the season. Full Story
Worship Services
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 225 East Lake Blvd, Mahopac 845-628-2006 Saturday Vigil Mass. 5:30pm, 8pm – Mass in Spanish – OLQA, Sunday: 7:30, 8:45, 10:45am, 12 Noon & 5:30pm, 10:15am – Mass in Polish – OLQA, Weekdays: 6:35, 9am, 12 noon, 7:30pm – Mondays & 1st Fridays Full Story
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