Christmas Eve Tradition Continues In New Home



The Whipple family’s annual Christmas-eve candlelight service will be taking place in new quarters on Saturday night. Philanthropist George Whipple III will be hosting the 179th edition of his family’s tradition, which features caroling and the reading of “Pop-Pop’s Christmas Story.” The festivities will have special meaning this year since the celebration is planned for the Putnam Veterans Memorial Chapel […]

Houston Person at Croton Schoolhouse



Legendary jazz musician Houston Person and his quartet return to The Schoolhouse Theater to present their 24th Annual Winter Jazz Concert on Sunday, January 15, at 7:30pm. A world-renowned jazz tenor saxophonist, songwriter, bandleader and record producer, Huston Person has recorded more than 75 albums since the 1960s. A recipient of the prestigious Eubie Blake Jazz Award, Person’s style ranges […]

Putnam People



… Major General Patrick A. Murphy, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of Specialist PAUL PIZZOLA from Mahopac to continue service with the Company B, 2-108th Infantry. … JOSEPH GENTILE, from Mahopac, has been selected as a resident assistant this fall at Pace University’s Pleasantville campus. … The following local residents have earned degrees from Springfield College (Mass.) for […]

Bears Turn Back Ketcham, Scarsdale to Win Own Tournament

Dignan earns MVP Honors, O’Neill, Bonilla named All-Tournament

BREWSTER—It’s been over 30 years since the Brewster High boys basketball team hosted its own tournament, so the Bears made the most out of last weekend’s Brewster Booster Club Holiday Tournament, topping RCK, 81-50, in Friday’s first round, then dropping Scarsdale, 63-53, in Saturday night’s championship game to claim the title. Bears senior guard Jack Dignan continued his strong play, […]

Brewster Wrestlers Pin Down Section 1 Dual Meet Championship Title

Bears also win Ravena tournament, post easy win over Carmel

BREWSTER—The Bears of Brewster – among the top mat squads in the section this winter – flexed their muscles a bit last week, and the result was impressive: Brewster opened the week by clinching the Section 1 Dual Meet Tournament championship title last Tuesday, then won the Ravena Tournament title Saturday. Brewster capped the week by rolling to an easy […]

DiSanto Reaches 300 Wins, ‘Pac Takes First At Port Jervis Duals



MAHOPAC—It was quite the week for Mahopac High wrestling coach Dennis DiSanto, who became just the second coach in Section 1 to reach 300 career wins when the Indians beat Beacon High 60-28 on Thursday. The Indians (10-4) followed up the milestone by winning the Port Jervis Duals on Saturday with a 5-0 record. “It puts me in some pretty […]

Tigers Bounce Back From Dobbs Ferry Loss, Win Next Two Games



PUTNAM VALLEY—While the week didn’t start like they might have hoped, the Putnam Valley boys basketball team was able to rebound from a 74-26 loss to Dobbs Ferry High on Friday, with a 48-37 win over Hastings High on Saturday and a 57-35 win over Solomon Schechter High on Monday. The Tigers (4-2) raced out to 25-11 lead after one […]

‘Pac Pounds Yorktown, Takes First Loss of Season vs. Peekskill



MAHOPAC—The Mahopac High boys basketball team played its first home game Monday, and put together a strong outing, running past rival Yorktown, 66-45, in a non-league affair. Mahopac also traveled to Peekskill last Friday, but didn’t make out as well, dropping a 64-60 decision to the Red Devils. Monday at Mahopac, the Indians opened a 14-8 lead after one, but […]

Carmel Boys Drop Arlington, RCK to Stay Unbeaten at 4-0



CARMEL—The strong start continued last week for the Carmel High boys basketball team, as the Rams extended their unbeaten streak to four by beating RCK, 61-50, Monday night on the road. The Rams also posted a 63-54 victory over Arlington in a game played last Tuesday in Dutchess County. Monday at Ketcham (1-3), Carmel led 17-16 after one, and trailed […]

Carmel Shooting Woes Continue in 53-46 Loss to Arlington



CARMEL—Poor shooting continued to haunt the Carmel High girls basketball team last week, as another subpar performance from the floor cost the Rams in a 53-46 loss to Arlington last Tuesday at Carmel HS. The Rams hit just 9-of-52 two-point attempts, to go with 3-for-9 shooting from downtown, resulting in the Rams facing an uphill battle throughout the game. “Our […]