The colors of Old Glory adorned the 2017 Carmel High School commencement when graduates had the opportunity to select their cap and gown in the traditional royal blue and white in addition to bright red. While most of the students selected the long- established colors, a spattering of red gowns and mortarboards gave the ceremony a festive appearance. Three hundred […]
Mahopac High School Graduation—Picture Perfect
The weatherman cooperated! Picture perfect weather welcomed 380 graduates of Mahopac High School last Wednesday evening along with a SRO crowd of more than 4,500 who crowded onto bleachers and stood 10 deep along the track at the Fred Schneider Field to cheer the throng of young men and women adorned in the school’s colors of blue and gold. Superintendent […]
Ex-Mahopac FD Treasurer Sentenced To 77 Months in Prison
The former treasurer of the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department, Michael Klein, who experienced a lavish life style at the expense of his fellow emergency responders and taxpayers of the greater Carmel- Mahopac area, will soon discover that crime doesn’t pay while incarcerated in a federal penitentiary. The 48 year old Klein who resides in both Mahopac as well as Florida, […]
Lawmakers Express Disappointment With Sheriff But Approve $125K Payment
The Putnam County Legislature voted 8-0 Thursday evening to approve a $125,000 settlement as a result of a multi-million dollar defamation lawsuit filed by former Putnam District Attorney Adam Levy against Sheriff Don Smith. Smith admitted that he issued statements regarding Levy’s involvement with the Alexandru Hossu rape case that were “untrue” and agreed to a $150,000 settlement, with the […]
Rabid Cat Attacks Man; Warning Issued in Mahopac
A full grown gray tabby cat has tested positive for rabies in Mahopac and Putnam County Health Department officials are urging those residing within the Tanager Road-Wright Road neighborhood – who may have come into contact with the cat – to contact the health department immediately. Health Department sanitarian Marianne Burdick reported the incident late Friday afternoon. On Monday, Carmel […]
PEARL Connects Putnam to the Outside World and Beyond
A dozen associates of Putnam’s Emergency and Amateur Repeater League (PEARL) tested their ability to communicate with the outside world last weekend during the organization’s annual 24-hour field day event. Members spent the weekend at Sycamore Park in Mahopac to recognize what members described as the “world’s only failsafe means of communication.” The organization operates under the auspices of the […]
Retired Investigator: Smith Should Resign
Don Smith has proven he is unfit to serve as sheriff of Putnam County. Smith should resign immediately and face criminal charges. Don Smith violated his Oath of Office when he lied to the F.B.I., the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Department of Homeland Security and the New York State Attorney General’s Office. Remember, Martha Stewart lied one time to a […]
High achievers
Amanda Polloni of Mahopac has been selected for inclusion on St. Lawrence University’s Dean’s List for academic achievement during the Spring 2017 semester. Polloni is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in government. Polloni attended Mahopac High School. Robert Blenkle, of Patterson, is one of 20 Coastal Carolina University graduates to receive a $5,000 bonus Trustee […]
Putnam Blood Drive Friday
The Putnam tradition of donating blood twice annually continues Friday when members of the Driscoll Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police join the Putnam Bureau of Emergency Services, the Carmel Knights of Columbus lodge and Putnam residents serving with the Fire Department of New York in conducting their annual summertime blood drive. The Greater New York Blood Bank reported […]
Carmel American Legion Elects Officers
By unanimous votes, officers of the American Legion, Marne Post 270, located in Carmel have been elected. Leading the local Legion post for the 2017-18 year will be Commander Guido Boniello; First Vice Commander Arthur Kiernan, Second Vice Commander and Judge Advocate Dale Cusack, Third Vice Commander Joseph Emanuele, Adjutant and Historian Shirley Connolly, Service Officer Mario Rolla, Treasurer Rocky […]