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Putnam Mourns Loss of Sheriff Kevin McConville
The late Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville. By Holly Crocco Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville passed away the morning of Aug....
Aug 26, 20253 min read
A Water Fight for the Ages!
Patterson Fire Department held the biggest water fight in known town history Aug. 10, when more than 300 participants lined Route 311 to...
Aug 17, 20251 min read
State Cuts Central Hudson Rate Requests
The New York State Public Service Commission last week adopted a joint proposal establishing three-year electric and gas rate plans for...
Aug 17, 20252 min read
Brewster Schools Remain Diligent About Residency
By Holly Crocco The Brewster Central School District is continuing its efforts to make sure every student enrolled is one that lives...
Aug 17, 20253 min read
New Putnam Undersheriff Appointed
Putnam County Undersheriff Thomas Lindert has officially hung up his hat, having retired Aug. 14. “Tom has been a dedicated public...
Aug 17, 20251 min read
Carmel Opens New Adaptive Playground at Airport Park
State Sen. Pete Harckham is joined by Carmel Town Supervisor Mike Cazzari, town board members, and community members at the recent ribbon...
Aug 11, 20251 min read
Change at the Helm In Finance Dept.
By Holly Crocco A familiar face has returned to Putnam County, with Bill Carlin coming out of retirement to return to his role as...
Aug 11, 20252 min read
Mahopac Schools Super. Retires
By Holly Crocco Mahopac Central School District residents expressed disappointment in the school board and administration’s apparent...
Aug 11, 20253 min read
Quakes Shake Putnam
Area residents felt the earth shake twice in one week, with a 3.0 magnitude earthquake reported along the Ramapo fault near Hasbrouck...
Aug 11, 20251 min read
Historic Whipple-Feeley Chapel Rededicated at Veterans Park
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne addresses the crowd gathered for the rededication the Whipple-Feeley Putnam County Veterans Memorial...
Aug 4, 20253 min read
4-H Fair is a Favorite Pastime in Putnam
The Putnam County 4-H Fair & Showcase took place July 27 and 28 at Veterans Memorial Park in Kent, where attendees enjoyed games, crafts,...
Aug 4, 20251 min read
Food, Fun & Friends at Annual St. James Feast
St. James the Apostle Church in Carmel once again invited community members to enjoy food, live music, bouncy attractions and games,...
Jul 28, 20251 min read
Putnam Chosen to Pilot LOSS Team
By Holly Crocco Putnam is one of only four counties in New York State whose Suicide Prevention Task Force was selected to receive funding...
Jul 28, 20253 min read
CAREERS Support Services May Get Boost in County Funding; Monies Also Secured in 2026 State Budget
By Holly Crocco A local not-for-profit that helps people with disabilities enter and say in the workforce is poised to receive an extra...
Jul 28, 20254 min read
Firemen’s Parade Draws a Crowd to Carmel
The Carmel Fire Department celebrated its 110 th anniversary during its annual parade July 19 along Gleneida Avenue. Various fire...
Jul 28, 20251 min read
Putnam Opens New Fire Training Center for First Responders
Officials cut the ribbon to officially open the new, state-of-the-art Lt. Michael Neuner Fire & EMS Training Center in Kent. The brand...
Jul 21, 20253 min read
Strong Storm Causes Damage in Putnam
The Hudson Valley InterArts building at 40 Jon Barrett Road in Patterson was damaged in last week’s torrential rain. Photo by Patterson...
Jul 21, 20252 min read
Are You Ready for the County Fair & 4-H Showcase?
Livestock exhibits are a must-see each year. Additional photos are on page xxxx. Get ready for a weekend of classic cars, milkshakes,...
Jul 14, 20253 min read
Is Fighting Rate Hikes a Waste of Energy?
By Holly Crocco The conversation surrounding proposed rate increases for energy companies in 2026 is not going to die down anytime soon....
Jul 14, 20255 min read
Brewster Celebrates Pre-K Graduates
High school seniors weren’t the only ones to wear a graduation cap last month. Here, universal pre-kindergarten students in Brewster...
Jul 9, 20251 min read
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