Giant of Generosity 'Pop' Lyons Dead at 80
Harold "Pop" Lyons, a lifelong resident of Cold Spring well known for the generosity he bestowed on this community, died peacefully at home during the Easter weekend. He was 80 years old. As news of hi s pas s ing spread, many gathered Monday to pay their respects at the Cold Spring United Methodist Church. Full Story
K-9 Units Conduct Third Search for Marcinak Clues
Since John Marcinak's murder on New Year's Eve day, police have conducted three extensive searches of the area around the Garrison Garage in hopes of finding evidence pointing to the unknown killer. Less than ideal weather conditions, including a New Year's Eve blizzard, limited the scope of the first two searches. Full Story
Legislature Recognizes Good Works of Putnam Citizens
Spring is a busy time of the year for members of the Putnam Legislature. In addition to discussing reams of resolutions, lawmakers recognize scores of individuals and organizations by issuing a variety of proclamations. At the April meeting of the full legislature held at the historic Putnam County Courthouse in Carmel last week, four proclamat ions were presented. Full Story
Proposed Haldane Budget Would Lead to Tax Rate Hike
District set to recommend contingency level spending
Barring any last-minute changes, the Haldane Central School District will propose what amounts to a contingency level spending plan as its budget for 2009-2010. Trustees at a special meeting held on April 7, 2009 reviewed the draft budget. As it now stands, proposed spending will total $20,688,727, a 3.83 percent increase over the current budget. Full Story
Furnace Street Cools Down
In March, the PCN&R reported that some Cold Spring res ident s had complained about suspicious behavior surrounding a Furnace St. residence ("Furnace Street Concerns Heat Up in Cold Spring," March 25, 2009). Full Story
Remembering the Revolution on Patriot's Day
Putnam County Historical Society hosts exhibition on George Pope Morris
Patriots Day, April 19, commemorates the bat t les of Lexington and Concord and the beginning of the Amer ican Revolut ion. I n Cold Spring, the occasion will be celebrated at the Putnam County Historical Society's Foundry School Museum with the opening of a new exhibit dedicated to one of the town's most important historical residents, George Pope Morris. Full Story
Community Day Comeback Slated for July 4th in Village
The principal agenda item for the April 7, 2009, Cold Spring village workshop meeting was the launching of preparations for the July 4 Community Day (with Sunday, July 5 as a rain date.) Fondly remembered by many community members, but not held since the late 1970s, it was a village summer celebration with a parade, activities for kids, music, and, of course, food. Full Story
Putnam's 911 Calls Range from Tragic to Ridiculous
Roast fried pork contained shrimp
Business at Putnam County's 911 Emergency Operations Center is booming. While the overwhelming major i ty of cal ls received by dispatchers are legitimate emergencies, an increasing number of 911 hang-up calls and what Commissioner of Emergency Services Robert McMahon calls "wacky" calls have caused concern in recent days. Full Story
Payeth, for the Taxman Cometh Today
By now most of us have completed the arduous task of filing our income tax returns for the calendar year 2008. Some may have rushed through the weekend to pull paperwork together while also trying to enjoy the Easter holidays. Full Story
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