Cupcake Wars at Mahopac
If you enjoy watching Cupcake Wars on the Food Network, you’ll love watching Mahopac’s own teachers battle it out for the title of “Cupcake Master.”
Sponsored by the Mahopac Education Foundation, the first Cupcake Wars will take place on Saturday, February 11th, at Mahopac High School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Full Story
Ball Helps Brewster Celebrate
The Brewster Sports Foundation 5th annual Night to Celebrate was just that— a night to celebrate, thanks in part to State Senator Greg Ball.
The Putnam lawmaker secured $100,000 from the State Legislature, which will be used to help offset costs for badly needed renovations to the track at Brewster High School. Full Story
Asian Culture and Arts in Brewster
The Studio Around the Corner at the Old Town Hall in Brewster announces three exciting months of Saturday workshops featuring Asian Culture and Arts. Presenting the programs are Westchester Community College Davis Scholars Dali Lu and Benjamin Grobe, and Peking Opera’s Lin Li. Full Story
Russ Lavan To Lead St. Patrick’s Day Parade
A 47-year resident of Carmel will lead this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Mahopac.
Russ Lavan will be installed Friday as parade Grand Marshal at the Centennial Golf Club in Carmel during a gathering sponsored by the Putnam-Northern Westchester St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. Full Story
Snow Fails to Deter Scouts
The winter’s first major snowstorm of the season failed to deter 150 scouts from 13 area Boy Scout troops who trekked to the Putnam Veterans Memorial Park in Kent for the annual Putnam Klondike. Full Story
Maureen Zipparo Named Hospital President
From a technician to president: Maureen Zipparo has seen it all during her 40 years at Putnam Hospital Center.
She succeeds Donna McGregor, who was elevated to an administrative position in the parent organization headquartered in LaGrange Full Story
Responses Pour in for Family Services Little Gifts Challenge
When Kristin Burke and Suzanne Willis challenged residents of Putnam County to get involved with Putnam Family and Community Services they never dreamed that so many people would rise to the occasion. Full Story
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