Two Vets Honored by Russia



Jim Dipelesi and Ted Donaher have been recognized by Russia for participating in arctic convoys during World War II. The two Mahopac residents who served in the Navy and Merchant Marine traveled from the United Kingdom during the war to the northern ports of Arkhangelsk and Murmansk. Seventy-eight convoys made the perilous trip between August 1941 and May 1945 with […]

Final Salute



Putnam County had never seen anything like it. Ten thousand police officers standing eight deep lined Gleneida Avenue last Thursday from the intersection of Route 6 to Route 301. They were there to pay their respects to Poughkeepsie Police Detective John Falcone, shot and killed by a deranged man, who also murdered his wife before committing suicide. Officers from as […]

Kindergarten Registration Continues This Month



It’s time to get your child’s birth certificate, documentation of legal address, and health immunization records in order as kindergarten registration in the Mahopac School District continues this month. Superintendent of Schools Thomas Manko reminded all parents this week that in order to register for kindergarten this year “children must be five years old on or before December 1, 2011. […]

Woman Described as ‘Super-Drunk’ Faces Felony Charges

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A Yorktown woman who police allege was driving her car with a blood alcohol level of more than five times the legal limit for intoxication is facing felony charges following a property damage crash in Mahopac. Carmel Police arrested Kathryn Agi, 25, last week after her car sideswiped a vehicle driven by a 17-yearold Somers youth on Route 118 and […]

St. John’s Hosts St. Paddy’s Day Dance



On Saturday, March 12, come to the 39th Annual St. Patrick’s Dinner/ Dance at St. John’s Social Hall, Mahopac. Festivities begin at 7:30pm. Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and entertainment featuring the fabulous Guss Hayes Orchestra and The Irish Step Dancers. $45 per person includes full course dinner (choice of corn beef & cabbage, roast fresh ham, chicken & […]

Tony Hay to Run for Southeast Supervisor



The senior member of the Putnam Legislature wants to bring his leadership to Southeast government. Tony Hay, who has served for 18 years as a member of the county legislature, announced Sunday his intention to challenge Southeast Supervisor Michael Rights in November. Calling himself “Marine tough,” Hay said his military record, combined with a successful 36-year career as a selfemployed […]

Connections Sought Between Arson Fires in Brewster and Danbury



Law enforcement authorities in New York and Connecticut are investigating three arson fires at the same time less than three miles apart. At 2:30am last week Brewster firefighters were summoned to a roadside wooden fruit and vegetable stand that was ablaze on Milltown Road in Southeast. While fire crews were responding to the rural area, Danbury Fire Department personnel answered […]

Land Trust Hosts 43nd Anniversary Dinner and Auction



Join in the celebration as Putnam County Land Trust marks 42 years of preserving open space and protecting sensitive habitats in Putnam Countyright in your big backyard. Enjoy live music by Bruce Eisenstein, a sumptuously wonderful buffet dinner, their famous silent auction of eclectic items and an exciting Live Auction led by Ivan and Laura Cohen. Displays of Land Trust […]

Putnam County Spelling Title is Up for Grabs



The question asked most around Putnam Family and Community Services these days is: “Who will be V-I-C-T-ORI-O-U-S? The non-for-profit providing mental health, chemical dependency treatment and prevention and family support services to people of all ages regardless of their ability to pay, is gearing up for its second annual adult spelling bee. Teams of four will have an opportunity to […]

Kent Businessman Gives Customers the Business



A Patterson man who owned a business in Kent specializing in the sale of food concession trailers is accused of giving his customers the business by not delivering the promised vehicles after cashing deposit checks. Kent Police arrested Joshua Watson, 33, of Patterson last Thursday in connection with the caper. Lt. Alex DiVernieri told the Courier that Watson owned Big […]