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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
Lawmakers Push Back Against More NYSEG Rate Hikes
By Holly Crocco State lawmakers are demanding the Public Service Commission seriously investigate a proposal from New York State Electric...
Jul 9, 20253 min read
State to Review Dangerous Stretch of Taconic Parkway
Following a tragic crash May 14 that claimed four lives and left one critically injured on the Taconic State Parkway, the New York State...
Jul 9, 20252 min read
Congrats, Class of 2025!
More than 1,000 Putnam County seniors turned their tassels last month to mark the completion of their high school careers. Here, Carmel...
Jun 30, 20251 min read
D’Angelo Defeats Ellner in GOP Primary Race
By Holly Crocco In the June 24 Republican primary election for Putnam County legislator in District 5 representing Carmel, Jake D’Angelo...
Jun 30, 20252 min read
Fatal Crash on I-84 in Kent
One person was killed June 25 in a three-vehicle accident on Interstate-84 in Kent. According to the New York State Police, at about 1:45...
Jun 30, 20251 min read
Mahopac Schools Budget Approved During Revote
By Holly Crocco During a June 17 revote, residents of the Mahopac Central School District approved the 2025-26 budget by a tally of 1,498...
Jun 30, 20252 min read
Brewster Fire Capt. is ‘EMS Provider of the Year’
Brewster Fire Department Capt. Kevin Durmer was honored last week for his heroic efforts to save a drowning victim last year. Contributed...
Jun 24, 20252 min read
BOCES Students Restore Putnam REACT Van
Members of Putnam County REACT recently picked up a van that was restored by students at the Career & Technical Education Center....
Jun 24, 20252 min read
County Courtroom Named After Judge Reitz
Local and state lawmakers gather with members of the New York State Office of Court Administration and representatives from the 9th...
Jun 24, 20252 min read
‘John F. McArdle Memorial Highway’ Closer to Fruition
John McArdle was an NYPD lieutenant from Carmel. Legislation dedicating a portion of Route 301 in Carmel after the late John McArdle has...
Jun 24, 20252 min read
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