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SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. – Rebecca Bose emerges from a wooded, rain-soaked hilltop wearing a black hooded sweatshirt that says, “got wolves?” in the style of the ’90s-era “got milk?” campaign. The North Salem native and head curator at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem may see it the other way—that the wolves got her.

As a child growing up in North ...

VISTA, N.Y. – On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Vista-Lewisboro Boy Scouts Troop 101 held its biannual Court of Honor at the Vista Firehouse. There, Scouts were awarded new badges earned this past summer during Scout camps at Read Boy Scout Camp in upstate New York.

Scoutmaster Retires

In his last official act as scoutmaster, Bernie Kuehl presented each Scout with their merit badges. After, he ...

KATONAH-LEWISBORO, N.Y. – Another momentous year has ended in Katonah and Lewisboro, and it is time to reminisce and recap the most noteworthy stories.

Being a memorable story, of course, does not guarantee it was a joyous occasion. Some stories, indeed, fall into that category, but for every hopeful and inspiring moment, there were just as many heartbreaking and frustrating ones. Here, ...

KATONAH, N.Y. – In an increasingly digital world, recognizing the value of the public library and connecting with its patrons is what continues to drive Stephanie Hartwell-Mandella. Formerly the head of Children and Youth Services at the Katonah Village Library, Hartwell-Mandella thoughtfully described the vital nature of what these buildings provide.

“Libraries are also community ...

LEWISBORO, N.Y. – Celebrate the New Year in Lewisboro on Jan. 1 with a full-slate of (mostly free) events throughout town.

The fifth-annual First Day Celebration, which runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., is sponsored by the Lewisboro Parks &↔Recreation Department.

For more information on up-to-date list of events, visit http://lewisborogov.comlewisborogov.com and click on “First ...

GOLDENS BRIDGE, N.Y. - Kids and their families enjoyed a magic show, face-painting, cookie decorating, food and refreshments, goodie bags, raffle prizes, fire truck rides, and, of course, a visit with Santa Claus at the annual Children’s Holiday Party hosted by the Goldens Bridge Fire Department on Sunday, Dec. 16. The free event was held at the Goldens Bridge Firehouse on Route 138.

All ...

VISTA, N.Y. – A wise elf once said, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.”

In that spirit, dozens of families attended the fifth-annual Carol Sing-Along held Saturday, Dec. 8, at St. Paul’s Chapel on Route 123 in Vista.

KATONAH, N.Y. - The Katonah Village Library hosted a Festive Winter Concert on Sunday, Dec. 2, featuring a trio of local artists: Sylvia Russakoff on piano, Eric Stand on flute, and John Lissauer on clarinet. The program featured compositions by Bloch, Mozart, Rutter, Aubin, Rabaud, Debussy, and Webster. The concert was free and open to residents of all ages.

VISTA, N.Y. – A couple of real-live reindeer visited the Oakridge Common shopping center in Vista on Thursday, Dec. 6.

Kids and their families took turns petting and taking pictures with the 3-year-old reindeer, Jack and Randy, who traveled to the Route 123 shopping center from Buffalo. Santa was close by, handing out gifts and taking pictures with children.

The event was presented by ...