Ideal Weather Highlights Walk-a-thon Weekend in Putnam



The weatherman cooperated for a change as outdoor enthusiasts were out in force last weekend in large numbers for three fundraising walk-a-thons in the Carmel-Brewster area. On Saturday, the Imagination Station 5K Run-Walk-Stroll attracted 100 runners who raised funds for the Kent Schools Complex 5,000 square foot Imagination Station playground that is expected to be constructed later this year. On […]

Tilly Foster Farm Comes to Life



Tilly Foster Farm was a hotbed of activity Saturday when hundreds of people crowded onto the county owned farm in Southeast for what farm director Meredith Whipple called Spring Fling Day. The day long event offered something for everyone from the arrival of baby lambs, calves and rabbits to sheep shearing, historic exhibits, face painting as well as the viewing […]

Scorching Week for Mahopac Softball: Wins 4 of 6, Then Drops 2 to Brewster



MAHOPAC – The only thing standing between the Mahopac High School softball team and a winning record is Brewster. The Indians had a phenomenal week, playing six games and winning four of them, including a doubleheader over Walter Panas. But the only two losses were to Brewster as Mahopac climbed to a 5-6 overall mark. “It was a strong week […]

Red-Hot Nery Boosts Carmel

Baseball Team’s Record Increases to 7-3

CARMEL – The Carmel High School baseball team is up to its old tricks again – winning. The Rams won three consecutive games last week to boost their record to 7-3 this spring and continue a phenomenal streak dating back to last season. Carmel is now 23-5 in its last 28 games over the last two years. Carmel topped John […]

The Week Ahead for Brewster, Carmel and Mahopac High School Sports



THURSDAY, MAY 2 BOYS’ LACROSSE Carmel at Peekskill, 4 p.m. Hendrick Hudson at Mahopac, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ GOLF Carmel at Arlington, 3:30 p.m. Yorktown at Mahopac, 3:15 p.m. SOFTBALL Arlington at Carmel, 4:30 p.m. BASEBALL Mahopac at Lakeland, 4:30 p.m. BOYS’ TENNIS Mahopac at Walter Panas, 4:15 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 3 BOYS’ TENNIS Mahopac at Somers, 4:15 p.m. Carmel at […]

Fernandez, Ennabe Lead Carmel Softball Wins



CARMEL – The Carmel High School softball team has a very simple formula for victory. Samantha Fernandez hits. Jasmine Ennabe pitches. Rams win. Carmel improved to 7-1 on the season with two more victories, a 3-0 win over Hendrick Hudson on Monday and another 3-0 win over Lakeland last week. Fernandez had six hits in the two games and Ennabe […]

Mahopac Boys’ Lacrosse Beats Somers

Girls’ Team Falls to Brewster in Close Game

MAHOPAC – Ross Thompson, Nick Oliver and Tyler Weisberg had two goals each, and the Mahopac High School boys’ lacrosse team shut down Somers in the second half for an 8-4 victory Monday night in a game played under the lights. Indians goalie Bradon Crecco continued his outstanding play, making 16 saves on 20 shots. Mahopac and the Tuskers were […]

Brewster Tennis Picks Up Three More Wins, Closes in on .500



BREWSTER – The Brewster High School boys’ tennis team had a superb week, winning three out of four matches and improving its season record to 6-7 with victories over Beacon, Walter Panas and Mahopac. And the key was the play of No. 1 singles Rob Wabshinak and No. 2 singles Jakob Rush. Both players were victorious in all three wins, […]

McNerney Wins State Free Throw Shooting Title



Shane McNerney of Kent was the first player to shoot on Saturday during the New York State finals of the Knights of Columbus basketball free throw shooting competition, held at the United States Military Academy at West Point. When his turn was over, so was the competition for all intents and purposes. The sixth-grader at George Fischer Middle School hit […]

It’s Children’s Expo and Safety Fair Time in Putnam



Putnam’s 8th annual Children’s Expo and Public Safety Day takes place on Saturday in Carmel. The event is co-sponsored by the Putnam Bureau of Emergency Services and the Child Advocacy Center and is again being held in memory of Barbara Gross, an educator from Carmel, who lost her valiant battle to cancer in 2011. The fair has grown every year […]