Local News in Putnam County, New York
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New York graduation rates, 2009 (The Journal News)
Westchester County reported that 80 percent of its students received a diploma in 2009 after four years of high school. In Rockland, 82 percent of the students received a diploma while Putnam reported that 89 percent of its students earned diplomas.Troopers charge 12 with driving under the influence in Westchester, Putnam (The Journal News) Troopers charged 12 motorists with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during weekend traffic stops and investigations in Westchester and Putnam counties, state police said today.
'Putnam County Spelling Bee' goes to Broadway (Darien News-Review) Tweak. T-W-E-A-K. It's too simple a word to be a challenge in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," but it's a good one to describe the slight but helpful adjustments made to this modest but charming musical since its premiere last summer at Barrington Stage Company in Sheffield, Mass.
On ‘Richest Counties’ list: Only 1 near Philly (The Philadelphia Inquirer) Seventeen of "America's 25 Richest Counties" lie between Virginia and Long Island, but only one - Chester County - is in the Philadelphia area, according to a new list from Forbes magazine.
Kasich: 'We can fix Ohio' (The Findlay Courier) OTTAWA -- Politicians should first work in the business world to better understand budgets, a Republican candidate for governor told the party faithful in Putnam County on Tuesday.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (N.Y.) (New York Times) The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority is the largest transit agency in the U.S. The M.T.A. oversees New York City subway and bus lines, the Long Island Rail Road (L.I.R.R.) and Metro North commuter rail systems, Long Island Bus and Staten Island Rapid Transit.
New York Private Schools - Putnam & Dutchess (BellaOnline) Considering private school for your child? Here are my reviews of some Putnam County and Dutchess County, New York independent schools.
Conditions get Vermont's maple syrup producers off to a sweet start (The Burlington Free Press) New techniques and bolstered enthusiasm boosted Vermont's maple syrup output last year. This year, ideal weather — cold nights and warm days — has created conditions for a healthy start for the sugaring season.
Local blood drives (Poughkeepsie Journal) The blood shortage is continuing. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.
Your positive achievements (Poughkeepsie Journal) New Oaks Community Girl Scout Troop 10067 of Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson used resourcefulness and learned some new skills to help the environment and save money for the parents of Myers Corners Elementary School in Wappingers Falls. The girls recycled cardboard they picked up at BJ's Wholesale Club to make 170 display boards for the school's science fair. Their efforts not only "used ...