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Tom Auchterlonie

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Tom Auchterlonie is an experienced local journalist and is originally from Mount Kisco. Prior to joining The Daily Voice he spent more than four years at Patch.com, where he covered Mount Kisco, New Castle and Bedford. He has also freelanced for various local publications, including The Examiner, Inside Chappaqua and The Record-Review. Tom is an alumnus of Syracuse University.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire
New Castle Police Accuse Man Of Making Meth New Castle Police Accuse Man Of Making Meth
New Castle Police Accuse Man Of Making Meth This story has been updated. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A New Castle man alleged to have been making meth in his home has been arrested. New Castle Police announced the arrest of Peter Russell, 64, after a Saturday morning search of his home, at 24 Red Oak Lane, which is in the Mount Kisco postal section of town, as part of an investigation for possible methamphetamine manufacturing. Police said  that evidence of manufacturing Methamphetamine was found.  Russell was arrested and charged with one count off third-degree unlawful manufacturing of methamphetamine, a felony. He was arraigne…

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Lifestyle
Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club Raises $35,000 In Cancer Fund-raiser Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club Raises $35,000 In Cancer Fund-raiser
Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club Raises $35,000 In Cancer Fund-raiser CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club opened its pool and its heart Sunday, July 13 to host its third annual charity swim on behalf of Swim Across America to raise money for cancer research, prevention, and treatment. According to club spokesperson Carrie Dillon, nearly 50 swimmers of all ages participated by swimming either a half mile or a mile, raising more than $35,000 with donations still coming in. "Many participants were swimming in memory of loved ones who had battled cancer or to honor those who are battling it now," Dillon said in a report to the Daily Voice. …

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by Danny LoPriore
Sports
Mount Kisco Workers React To NBA Star LeBron James' Return To Cleveland Mount Kisco Workers React To NBA Star LeBron James' Return To Cleveland
Mount Kisco Workers React To NBA Star LeBron James' Return To Cleveland MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Reaction was mixed among Mount Kisco residents after hearing NBA star LeBron James plans to return next year to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he started his career in the 2003-2004 season. Mount Kisco resident Chris Anton called it the "best decision." South Salem resident Alec Farrell likened James' stint away to a kid going off to college. Farrell also said the nation won't hate him as much, a reference to the controversy over remarks at his 2010 press conference about his switch to the Heat. In a Sports Illustrated piece published Friday, NBA star LeBron James a…

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Sports
Chappaqua Swimmers Race Past Briarcliff In Northern Westchester Meet Chappaqua Swimmers Race Past Briarcliff In Northern Westchester Meet
Chappaqua Swimmers Race Past Briarcliff In Northern Westchester Meet BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The visiting Chappaqua Swim & Tennis swim club won its second meet of the season to remain unbeaten in Northern Westchester Swimming Conference Division 1 competition with a 280-258 victory over Briarcliff (0-2) Finn Franks and Isabella Weiner led the Chappaqua squad with three first-place finishes and five other swimmers added two victories for CST. Briarcliff's Yasmin Hill and Ray Fiore each had three vistories in a strong effort by the home club. Triple Winners: Chappaqua Finn Franks (8-Under boys breaststroke, butterfly, freestyle) Isabella Weiner (…

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by Danny LoPriore
News
Mount Kisco Firefighters March In Annual Parade Mount Kisco Firefighters March In Annual Parade
Mount Kisco Firefighters March In Annual Parade MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Firefighters from around the region marched in the Mount Kisco Fire Department's parade on Friday evening. July 11, amid warm weather and with throngs of people on the sides. Mount Kisco firefighters were joined by counterparts from several communities. They included Bedford Hills, Katonah, Bedford, Chappaqua, Millwood, Pound Ridge, Yorktown Heights, Somers, Pleasantville, Armonk, Banksville, Greenwich, New Canaan, Somers, Mahopac, Mahopac Falls, Brewster, Ossining, Thornwood, Valhalla, Briarcliff Manor, Montrose and Danbury. The parade, which went through downtown Mo…

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Events
Putnam Valley Farm Llamas Brought To Westchester Library Putnam Valley Farm Llamas Brought To Westchester Library
Putnam Valley Farm Llamas Brought To Westchester Library PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Two llamas and an alpaca from a rescue farm in Putnam Valley made an appearance at the Chappaqua Library in Northern Westchester on Thursday evening, July 10. The trio was taken inside the building and out to the courtyard, where several kids were on hand Miriam Budin, the library's head of children's services, discussed why the llamas were present. She mentioned that the library offers a pajama story time every Thursday night during the summer. She added, “And when we heard that it was possible to get llamas to visit, we thought the rhyme was irresistible.” Budin a…

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News
Llamas, Alpaca Make Appearance At Chappaqua Library Llamas, Alpaca Make Appearance At Chappaqua Library
Llamas, Alpaca Make Appearance At Chappaqua Library CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Chappaqua Library was host to an unusual event Thursday evening, July 10, with the arrival of two llamas and an alpaca from a rescue farm in Putnam Valley. The trio were taken inside the building and out to the courtyard, where several kids were on hand Miriam Budin, the library's head of children's services, discussed why the llamas were present. She mentioned that the library offers a pajama story time every Thursday night during the summer. She added, “And when we heard that it was possible to get llamas to visit, we thought the rhyme was irresistible.” Budin also …

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News
Reward Offered For Missing Mount Kisco Parrot That Flew Out Of Home Reward Offered For Missing Mount Kisco Parrot That Flew Out Of Home
Reward Offered For Missing Mount Kisco Parrot That Flew Out Of Home MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A $1,000 reward is being offered for the return of "Pepper," an African Grey parrot that escaped Friday afternoon from its owner's Mount Kisco home. "I’m very worried about her and all my attempts to find her or tell people about her loss have been unsuccessful," owner Sarah Dowdell wrote in an email. Dowdell can be contacted at 63 Moore Ave. or by calling 914-215-4381.  

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News
Planning Board Enables Inn At Pound Ridge's Parking Expansion Planning Board Enables Inn At Pound Ridge's Parking Expansion
Planning Board Enables Inn At Pound Ridge's Parking Expansion POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Planning Board gave its approval to modifying the site plan for The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges, a measure needed for the restaurant's proposed on-site parking expansion. The board gave the approval at its June 26 meeting. Five members voted in favor, while one, Sam Mlynar abstained. One member, Michele Rudolph, was absent. The restaurant is seeking to expand its on-site parking to 120 spaces as a way to fix a shortage. Additionally, off-site parking arrangements have been secured for room at a nursery and at Pound Ridge Elementary School, which…

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Schools
John Jay High School Students Oppose Assistant Principal’s Transfer John Jay High School Students Oppose Assistant Principal’s Transfer
John Jay High School Students Oppose Assistant Principal’s Transfer CROSS RIVER, N.Y. -- Several John Jay High School students, along with parents of alumni, spoke at the Katonah-Lewisboro school board’s Tuesday night meeting, July 8, in opposition to the transfer of Assistant Principal Lisa Kor to John Jay Middle School. Several student speakers praised Kor for her involvement with the school’s Model UN. For example, Anthony Andrew Mamo credited her help for its winning 15 awards. Grant Goldman recalled pitching her an event, alluding to the John Jay Model United Nations Conference (JJMUNC), which will be held at the school in November. Jeffrey Steckler,…

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