Patterson Meetings



Tue Feb 15 Planning Board Submission Deadline

Schools Raise Awareness of Teen Dating Violence



Teen dating violence is on the rise. The Teenage Research Unlimited, nonforprofit group, reported last week that one in three teens knew a peer who had been hit, punched, kicked, slapped, or choked by their dating partner. The study also indicated that an alarming number of teenagers were being controlled, threatened, and humiliated through cell phones and the Internet, with […]

Narcotics Trafficking Arrest In Southeast



Following his arrest for drug trafficking in Putnam County, a 19-year-old Connecticut man is facing a lengthy state prison term. The Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit arrested Daniel Dineen of Redding last week following a three-month-long investigation. Chief Investigator Gerald Schramek said a deputy assigned to the task force developed information that Dineen was traveling into Putnam and northern Westchester […]

WASHINGTON DISPATCHES



Senator Gillibrand, Pro-Abortion Many Republicans in Congress have been supporting the No Taxpayer-Funding of Abortion Act, an extension of the currently in place law, frequently known as the Hyde Amendment, which prevents government money in Meidcare and Medicaid from being spent on abortions. Democrats, in return, are calling foul. One of the major advocates, arguing in this case for abortion […]

Police Caution Local Business in Wake Of Danbury Crime Spree



A series of smash-and-grab burglaries on the west side of Danbury has prompted Putnam Sheriff Don Smith to urge businesses and homeowners along the Route 6 corridor in Southeast to be extremely vigilant. Danbury Police have been investigating the break-ins that occurred during the past week at filling stations, a car wash, package store, restaurant, grocery store, and auto repair […]

Last Opportunity For Free Flu Vaccine



Thursday and Friday will be the final opportunity this year for residents to receive a free flu vaccination courtesy of the Putnam Health Department. The wild winter weather has cancelled and postponed several clinics this year and Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler is hopeful that Mother Nature will cooperate this time. Dr. Amler reminded the public that each year throughout […]

DWI Merry-Go- Round Continues



Another week and Putnam’s DWI arrests continue to mount. Carmel Police made a felony DWI arrest when officers stopped a car at 3am on Route 6 near Crane Road in Mahopac. Michael Basano, 48, of Mahopac was arrested for DWI, operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level exceeding .08 percent, being an unlicensed driver, and crossing a double yellow […]

Communities That Care Organization Supports ‘Children of Alcoholics Week’



The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) will be observing its Children of Alcoholics (COA) Week from February 13 through 19. COA Week “celebrates the recovery of the many thousands of children (of all ages) who have received the help they needed to recover from the pain and losses suffered in their childhood, and it offers hope to those […]

VFW Breakfast Fundraiser



From 9am to noon this Sunday, Feb 13th, the Brewster VFW is holding a breakfast fundraiser. Get omelets, bacon, sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, potatoes, waffles, and lots more. It is $10 for adults, $5 for young adults, and under 12 is free. The VFW post is located at 262 Peaceable Hill Road in Brewster. This is open to the public.

Worship Services



Send information regarding worship services to courier@pcnr.com. Please put “WORSHIP” in the subject line. 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 – […]