Crossman pleads not guilty of Pawlet slayings-By Catherine M. Oliverio NYVT Media RUTLAND – Brian Crossman Jr., age 22, accused of the Sept. 15 triple homicide in Pawlet, VT was arraigned Oct. 3 via Webex videoconferencing. He appeared from Marble Valley Correctional Facility in Rutland while the presiding judge Honorable Cortland Corsones, his Attorney Christopher Davis and State Attorney Ian Sullivan […]
Pember Library fundraiser set-GRANVILLE – The Friends of the Pember Library are looking for donations for their fall fundraiser. We’re looking for donations of baskets with a theme with items that are new or in good condition (no shoes or clothing) to add to our own collection of baskets and large donated items. The fundraiser is scheduled for […]
County approves contract for deputies to patrol Whitehall-WHITEHALL – At their September meeting, the Washington County Board of Supervisors approved a $419,000 contract with the Village of Whitehall for the Sheriff’s Office to provide police protection. This follows on the heels of the village’s decision to dissolve their police department after all the full-time officers left within a matter of weeks this […]
Historic Tax Credit for Newspaper and Broadcast Media Spurs Resurgence of Local Journalism in New York-Three local newspapers founded in news deserts, just months after tax credit became law NEW YORK STATE – Earlier this year, The Washington County Free Press joined over 200 other local newspapers in New York State to launch the Empire State Local News Coalition, which successfully advocated for a state tax credit to support jobs […]
Granville Then & Now: Fire Prevention Day parade planned-By Erik Pekar There were some news items of interest in the Granville Sentinel of October 3, 1924. +++ The Granville firemen were to hold a parade: “A first annual parade and inspection of the Granville fire department will be held next Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. The department will form in a line on […]
Crossman pleads not guilty of Pawlet slayings-By Catherine M. Oliverio NYVT Media RUTLAND – Brian Crossman Jr., age 22, accused of the Sept. 15 triple homicide in Pawlet, VT was arraigned Oct. 3 via Webex videoconferencing. He appeared from Marble Valley Correctional Facility in Rutland while the presiding judge Honorable Cortland Corsones, his Attorney Christopher Davis and State Attorney Ian Sullivan […]
Crossman extradited back to Vermont-By Doug La Rocque NYVT Media RUTLAND – The Granville man accused of the Sept. 15 triple homicide in Pawlet, VT was extradited back to Vermont Wednesday afternoon. Brian Crossman, Jr., age 22, was picked up at the Warren County jail in New York and lodged at the Marble Valley Correctional Facility in Rutland without […]
Granville’s Autumn Leaves car show returns-By Catherine M. Oliverio NYVT Media GRANVILLE – The 37th Granville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Autumn Leaves Car Show and Craft Fair took place on Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It was held on Firemen’s Field on Potter Avenue in Granville. Expected were 200 cars, but amazingly 300 showed up! Ongoing […]
It’s Chili Cook-Off Time-By Catherine M. Oliverio NYVT Media POULTNEY – The 34th annual Chili Cook Off competition and tasting hosted by the Poultney Rotary Club took place Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. More than 750 people converged upon downtown Poultney. The event featured 21 Chili Cookers, so the judges and tasters had their work […]
Extending Whitehall’s water district discussed again-By EJ Conzola II WHITEHALL – Village officials are considering reviving an effort to create one or more districts for areas outside the village limits that receive village water service. But the idea faces a major hurdle – only the town can create a water district. And town officials in the past have rejected the […]
A festival as big as Sasquatch itself-By EJ Conzola II NYVT Media WHITEHALL – The eighth edition of the community’s annual Sasquatch Festival continued the pattern of growth it has established since its inception, drawing more visitors and vendors to the two parks in the heart of the village this year than in years past. “There are a lot of people […]
Crossman Jr. waives extradition to Vermont-By EJ Conzola and Doug La Rocque NYVT Media LAKE GEORGE – Brian Crossman, Jr. was in Warren County Court on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 26, where he waived extradition back to Vermont, where he faces three counts of aggravated murder. The 22-year-old Granville man stands accused of the Sept. 15 early morning slayings of his […]
Tri-County Literacy Paint and Sip-WHITEHALL – Tri-County Literacy is hosting a Paint and Sip fundraiser on Oct. 17 at Cigar Brothers Brewery in Whitehall. The activity will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this function are $45.00. The price will include your pilsner glass to paint and personalize, and a German meal consisting of traditional Bratwurst […]
Gorgeous Goats at Slate Valley Center-GRANVILLE – So many skilled nursing facility residents and staff love it when they are greeted by horse handlers and other animal trainers. It not only brightens their day and their week, but pet therapy of this kind takes this love and connection to animals to another level. On Sept. 12, Angelia Mack, the Owner […]
Granville’s Class of 1974 gathers for their 50th reunion-GRANVILLE – The Granville High School, Class of 1974 recently held its 50th Reunion celebration at the American Legion Hall, Post 323, on Aug. 24. Thirty-four classmates out of an original class of 126 attended the reunion and enjoyed BBQ by Kerrie’s Rollin’ Grill and Catering. In conjunction with the reunion, the Class organized a […]
Granville Then & Now: Milk station planned for Raceville-By Erik Pekar NYVT Media There were several news items of interest in the September 26, 1924, issue of the Granville Sentinel. +++ Over in Raceville, a news item in that community’s local-personal mention column reported that a company was planning on having a milk station there: “The Stewart Brothers of Schenectady, have completed their […]
Capital Region Independent Media advocates for local journalism in Washington-By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media WASHINGTON – At a crucial moment for local journalism, Warren Dews Jr., publisher and vice president of Capital Region Independent Media, visited the nation’s capital to advocate on behalf of small newspapers facing increasingly difficult times. Capital Region Independent Media publishes the Ravena News-Herald, Greenville Pioneer, The Columbia […]
Walmart planning a Supercenter for Rutland-RUTLAND – Walmart has confirmed they plan to open a supercenter style store at the site of the former Diamond Run Mall and close their current store on Shopping Plaza Road. It is expected the new store will open sometime in 2027. In a statement released by Walmart, its Director of Governmental Affairs, Chris Buchanan […]
Whitehall signs on with Sheriff’s Office for police protection-By EJ Conzola II NYVT Media WHITEHALL – A dedicated law enforcement presence will soon return to the community after the Village Board voted Sept. 17 to approve a contract with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for police services. Beginning Oct. 1, the sheriff’s office will assign a total of four deputies specifically to the […]
Whitehall school attendance discussed-By EJ Conzola II NYVT Media WHITEHALL – The school district’s emphasis on reducing tardiness and unexcused absences appears to be paying off as both problems have declined dramatically since the new school year began, district officials said during the Board of Education’s Sept. 16 meeting. Students arriving late for school generally ran between 25 […]
Music in the Park summer concert series returns-The weather was great, the crowd large and the music exceptional, as the Granville High School Jazz Ensemble unofficially kicked off the summer’s Music in the Park series on Thursday evening, June 13. Granville is noted for its summer concerts but it is believed this is the first time the Jazz Ensemble has entertained the […]
A glimpse at Poultney’s 4th of July Parade-POULTNEY – Get ready to experience a vibrant and unforgettable 4th of July celebration in the historic town of Poultney. Spanning two days, this year’s festivities promise something for everyone, from thrilling parades to exciting entertainment and delicious food. The highlight of the celebration is the town parade, kicking off on Thursday, July 4 at […]
Drama ‘Agnes of God’ takes center stage at Fort Salem Theater-Fort Salem Theater announced the kickoff of its 2024 season with the drama “Agnes of God,” written by John Pielmeier. Scheduled to run from March 1 to March 10, this production promises an intimate and immersive in-the-round experience in the Cabaret Room, setting the stage for a thought-provoking and captivating theatrical journey. Directed by Fort […]
VTSU Castleton Jazz Ensemble Concert-The VTSU Jazz Ensemble is celebrating the music of Thelonious Monk. One of the pioneers of Bebop, Monk was an incredible jazz composer and pianist. The Jazz Ensemble will feature his music at their concert on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m. in Casella Theater on the VTSU Castleton Campus. Tickets for the performance are $10 […]
Casting announced for 3rd annual ‘Snow Business’ at Fort Salem Theater-Fort Salem Theater is excited to announce the cast for the third annual holiday spectacular, “There’s (Still Definitely) No Business Like Snow Business,” set to take the stage from Dec. 8 to Dec. 10. A beloved Fort Salem Theater tradition, this original holiday event promises to be fun for the whole family, as it brings […]
Hubbard Hall Holiday Concert-The Hubbard Hall Holiday Concert and Community Celebration will be held on two dates next month. Holiday concerts will be held on Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. The Dec. 2 concert will feature local band Shannon Tehya and The Troupe, and members of the Hubbard Hall/CCS Drama Club. Tickets […]
Salem Central School Drama Club presents ‘The Addams Family’-The Salem Central School Drama Club is thrilled to announce their upcoming production of “The Addams Family,” a musical featuring a stellar cast of talented 7th to 12th grade performers. The show promises to deliver a bewitching blend of dark humor, catchy tunes and eerie charm that will leave audiences captivated from start to finish. […]
Celebrate Holiday Tree Lighting, Nov. 24-Come to Depot Park for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting presented by Heritage Family Credit Union. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., grab a free cup of hot cocoa from Mission City Church and enjoy a performance of holiday carols before Santa arrives by firetruck at 6 p.m. to light the downtown Rutland holiday tree. To light […]
A Midsummer’s Night Dream staged in Salem-The Fort Salem Theater is thrilled to invite audiences to escape the winter chill with its upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” on November 16, 17 and 19. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. There will be no performance on Saturday due to […]
A celebration of Beethoven-Saratoga Chamber Players’ violinist and Artistic Director Jill Levy joins cellist Annabelle Hoffman and pianist Margaret Kampmeier to celebrate Beethoven with a piano, violin and cello trio featuring his 12 Variations on a Mozart theme from the “Magic Flute,” Sonata No. 7, and the famous “Archduke” Piano Trio. A concert preview will be held for […]
Yaddo ghost tours in the garden begin Sept. 16-Drop-in tours of the gardens at Yaddo will be offered on Fridays and Sundays, from Sept. 16 through Oct. 30. No tours will be offered on Friday, Sept. 30; Sunday, Oct. 2; and Friday, Oct. 7 because of scheduled private events in the gardens. Visitors should meet at the parking lot entrance to the garden […]
Cambridge church BBQ and raffle Sept. 17 and 18-Cambridge United Presbyterian Church will host a chicken barbecue on Saturday, Sept. 17, with pick-up taking place from 3 to 5 p.m. at American Legion Post 634 on State Route 22. Cost is $15 per dinner. Bake sale items will be available, too. The church also is raffling a 16”x20” painting by artist Julie Duggan. […]
Musical variety show at Little Theater Sept. 10, 14-Little Theater on the Farm will present its annual 1950s and 60s Musical Variety Show on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. and again on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. The show will be emceed by Judy Talbot and produced by Sandy Wheeler. Performers will include the Twisted Twirlers and more. Visit littletheater27.org for […]
Music at the Courthouse Sept. 11-The annual fall classical music event at the Historic Salem Courthouse will take place in the courtroom on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 11, at 3 p.m. The musical fare will include one of Beethoven’s lively early sonatas for cello and piano, the grand and unusually scored duo for violin and cello by Hungarian composer Zoltan Kodaly […]
Saratoga Chamber Players to perform Sept. 11-Musicians new to the Saratoga Chamber Players – violinist Lily Holgate and cellist Annabelle Hoffman – will join violinist Jill Levy and violist Kathy Andrew for a program of string quartets at the Saratoga United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs, on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 3 p.m. The players will perform works of […]
Border Country Sports Report-October 6th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. MSJ Edges Poultney in Wild One MSJ opened up a commanding lead only to see Poultney fight back before edging the Blue Devils 6-5 in Vermont girls soccer. The game was knotted 2-2, but the Mounties scored three straight goals to lead 5-2. Poultney […]
Border Country Sports Report-October 5th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Riverhawks Blank Cardinals in ADK Soccer Corinth captured a key Adirondack League victory, blanking Fort Ann 5-0 on Friday. The win keeps the Riverhawks within striking distance of Bolton-Warrensburg in the ADK race. Corinth led 3-0 at the half and added two more tallies […]
Granville-Whitehall Rolls Over Mountaineers-By Keith Harrington The Granville-Whitehall football team scored early and often and rolled over Corinth/Hadley-Luzerne 49-0 in Class C East high school football Friday night. Granville-Whitehall led 34-0 at the end of the first quarter as they scored on their first four plays of the contest. Quarterback Trey Mason began the onslaught with a nine-yard […]
Border Country Sports Report-October 4th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Railroaders Blank Fort Ann Whitehall captured their biggest win of the season, blanking Fort Ann 1-0 on their home pitch in Adirondack League girls soccer. The contest was scoreless at the half and remained that way until late in the second 40 minutes. Mia […]
Border Country Sports Report-October 3rd-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report for today, I’m Keith Harrington. Tanagers Sweep Riverhawks Hartford took control right from the start and went on to sweep Corinth 3-0 in Adirondack League volleyball Wednesday night. Set scores were 25-6, 25-6, 25-14. The Tanagers were dominant, giving up just 12 points over the first two […]
Tanagers Edge Granville in Lights Game-Keith Harrington It was Senior Night for the Granville boys soccer team, and coach Alejandro Stowhas had his team ready to play. Still, Hartford was able to edge the Golden Horde 2-1 in a thrilling Adirondack League contest. Seniors Matt Vladyka and Michael Whitney were honored before the game, then the Golden Horde and Tanagers […]
Border Country Sports Report-October 2nd-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Fair Haven Falls to Hurricanes Hartford jumped out to a 2-0 halftime lead and defeated Fair Haven 4-1 in high school soccer on Tuesday. The Slaters sliced the lead to 2-1 in the second half on a goal from Hunter Adams. Jace Hetrick assisted […]
Border Country Sports Report-October 1st-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Slaters Roll on Senior Night It was Senior Night for the Fair Haven girls soccer team at Thomas LaPlaca Field and the Slaters pulled away in the second half to roll past Stratton Mountain 5-1 on Monday. Fair Haven seniors Kate Hadwen, Elizabeth Love, […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 28th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Bolton-Warrensburg Defeats Cardinals in ADK Showdown Bolton-Warrensburg kept their record perfect in Adirondack League boys soccer, defeating Fort Ann 5-1 in a showdown of top contenders. B-W led just 2-1 at the half, but Ben Holcomb exploded for a second-half hat trick to put […]
Black Horses Roll Over Granville-Whitehall in Class C Opener-By Keith Harrington The Schuylerville football team was coming off of a loss to Warrensburg-Lake George. On the sideline during the game, a chain gang member said, “After last week I feel sorry for the team we have to play next.” He was right. The Black Horses were stinging after losing to the Class D […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 26th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Golden Horde Blank Emma Willard Granville held a narrow lead at the break then blew the game open in the third quarter, blanking Emma Willard 5-0 in Adirondack-Wasaren League field hockey. Granville led 1-0 after two quarters but hit the back of the cage […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 25th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Fair Haven Gets Payback on MAU Fair Haven got a little payback for their only season loss as they blanked Mount Anthony 3-0 in Vermont girls soccer. The Slaters led 2-0 at the half and it turned out to be all of the offense […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 24-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Granville Rolls Past Gloversville The Granville field hockey exploded on offense, rolling past Gloversville on Monday. The Golden Horde scored five times in the first half and were never challenged. Mackenzie Martell scored twice in the first half. Caroline Baker, Amara Towne, and Kaden […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 22nd-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Fair Haven Rolls Over Otter Valley Fair Haven continued their strong season by rolling over Otter Balley 7-0 Saturday at Thomas LaPlaca Field in high school girls soccer. Maddy Perry led the Slaters with four goals in the contest. Eighth-grade sensation Leigha Kretzer added […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 21st-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Tanagers Retain the Milk Jug, Blank Scots The Milk Jug will not be finding a new home, at least for another year. Hartford broke a 0-0 tie with a pair of goals in the second half to defeat rival Argyle 2-0 under the lights […]
Slaters Roll Over Vikings in DII Showdown-By Keith Harrington Most pundits billed Friday night’s matchup between Fair Haven and Lyndon Institue as a showdown between the best two teams in the division. A potential preview of November’s state title game. It never materialized. Fair Haven led by two scores at the break and put the game away early in the third, […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 20-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Cardinals Remain Perfect The Fort Ann girls soccer team remained perfect on the season, blanking Corinth 3-0 in Adirondack League girls soccer. Fort Ann led 2-0 at the break and added a goal in the second half. Olivia Winchell and Lucia Van Kirk scored […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 19th-Tanagers Swept By Flying Forts Fort Edward won all three sets as they swept Hartford 3-0 in Adirondack League volleyball. Addison Chester had a strong match for the Flying Forts with two aces, 10 points, eight kills, and 12 digs. Kylie Varney contributed one ace, seven points, three kills, 21 assists, and 15 digs. Rue […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 18th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Repor, I’m Keith Harrington. Wright Breaks Record, Cardinals Roll Over Eagles The Fort Ann girls soccer team rolled over Hadley-Luzerne 9-0, and goalie Baylee Wright broke a school record on Tuesday. Wright recorded her 26th career shutout to break the school record for shutouts Fort Ann led 8-0 […]
Border Country Sports Report-Sepetmeber 17th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Tanagers, Tigers Play to a Draw on the Pitch Regulation time and overtime weren’t enough to determine a winner as Hartford and Hudson Falls played to a 2-2- tie in non-league boys soccer on Monday. Hartford held a 2-1 lead late in the second […]
Police beat 10-4-Fort Ann man dies in Northway crash QUEENSBURY – Troopers responded to the report of a motorcycle off the roadway of I-87 in Queensbury in the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 22. The motorcycle operator has been identified as Rodrigo A. Borges Da Silva, age 41 of Fort Ann, who was declared deceased at […]
Police Beat 9-27-Fair Haven man charged with assaulting a police officer FAIR HAVEN – Police were called to Dutton Avenue in the town for a welfare check. Upon arrival, the officer contacted 39-year-old Jeff. S. Hatter II of Fair Haven, who was in his garage allegedly armed with a hatchet and a knife. Police say while attempting […]
Police Beat 9-20-HUDSON FALLS – Over A two-day time period, troopers arrested 34-year-old Joseph E. Millington of Diamond Point, 36-year-old Jeffrey G. Dickinson of Fort Ann, 37-year-old Jeffrey W. Fifield of Hudson Falls and 30-year-old Charles J. Cleveland of Greenwich. Millington and Dickenson face charges of criminal possession of stolen property in the 3rd degree and conspiracy […]
Police Beat, 9-13-Caught stealing a cart from the fair EASTON – Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies say two men were caught attempting to steal a maintenance cart from the Washington County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, August 20. According to the incident report the pair were stopped in the parking lot by employees of the fair. Octavian S. Dudley, age […]
Police beat 9-6-Hudson Falls man jailed for fatal hit and run accident QUEENSBURY – A Warren County Judge on Wednesday, Aug. 28, sentenced 34-year-old Peter Northrup Jr. of Hudson Falls to two to six years in prison, following his June guilty plea to leaving the scene of a December 15, 2023, accident that took the life of […]
Police Beat-Police Beat Four Granville family members arrested following scuffle with police GRANVILLE – Four members of a Granville family are facing charges after two siblings were picked up for allegedly menacing another person with a baseball bat and the parents allegedly attempted to interfere with their sons’ arrests. Troy M. McClure, 21, of North Street, […]
Police beat, Aug. 23-Granville Police beat Aug. 9 1:30 p.m. A village resident reported what he described as a hazardous condition on Main Street. Officers contacted a person affiliated with the building about a piece of glass that appeared to be hanging over the sidewalk that appeared unsafe. The person said he would either remove or secure the […]
Police Beat 8-16-NYSP beat Aug. 1 Troopers responded to The Northway Inn in Queensbury for the report of a burglary in progress with weapons. The investigation determined 33-year-old Casey M. Gregory of Fort Ann had allegedly forced entry into a hotel room being rented by someone unknown to him and brandished a weapon, demanding money from the […]
Police Beat: August 9-Cambridge man charged with possession of “ghost” guns JACKSON/EASTON – State Police say a Cambridge man is facing two counts of possessing a unserialized and illegal handgun, as well as an illegal high-capacity magazine. According to troopers they responded to a report of a vehicle off the road along NYS Route 372 in Jackson the […]
Police Beat August 2, 2024-Editor’s note: An arrest or a charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. Granville Police Beat July 18 11 p.m. Police were called to a Broadview Terrace residence after a resident reported sighting a black bear in her […]
Police Beat July 12, 2024-Editor’s note: An arrest or a charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. Granville Police Beat June 24 7 p.m. – Police were dispatched to a residence in response to a report of a burglary in progress. When […]
Rutland County Sheriff’s Office July 4, 2024-An arrest or a charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. June 23 12:08 a.m. – Following an investigation into alleged incidents in May and June, deputies, with the assistance of the Vermont State police, apprehended 34-year-old Joseph […]
Vermont State Police July 4, 2024-An arrest or a charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. June 23 4:30 p.m. – Vermont troopers were called to a business in Rutland for a male attempting to steal alcohol. The man was stopped by store […]
Granville Police Beat July 4, 2024-An arrest or a charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. June 19 Midnight. Officers responded to complaint of juveniles creating a disturbance under the Main Street bridge. Police told the four 14-year-olds at the scene to return […]
Whitehall Police Beat July 4, 2024-An arrest or a charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. June 13 10:39 a.m. Police responded to a report of an open door at a vacant building on Poultney Street. The owner was contacted; he said he […]
Police Beat June 21, 2024-Granville police beat June 7 11:34 a.m. – Officers received a small bag of medications for destruction. The drugs were placed in a temporary evidence room pending disposal. June 8 8:55 a.m. – Police provided traffic control after a vehicle broke down on Quaker Street. Once the disabled vehicle was towed away, the police presence […]
Police Beat June 14, 2024-Granville Police Beat May 29 7:09 a.m. – Police were made aware of several comments posted on the Granville Community Forum about a suspicious person/vehicle and stepped-up patrols in the areas listed, particularly during school hours. The suspect vehicle was not seen but all shifts were notified to be on the lookout for it. 2 […]
Police Beat June 7, 2024-Whitehall Police Beat May 22 5:32 p.m. – Police were asked to intervene in a disagreement between a Granville man and a local restaurant. Officers responded to the restaurant after the restaurant staff refused to refund the man’s payment for his meal, which he said was not satisfactory. Police spoke to the restaurant owner, who […]
Police Beat May 31, 2024-Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. Whitehall Police Beat May 17 5:30 p.m. – Police received a call about a possible domestic incident in the driveway of an Adams Street residence. The caller said […]
Police Beat May 24, 2024-Granville Police Beat May 11 9:45 a.m. – An officer assisted with traffic control on North Street while a wrecker removed a vehicle blocking traffic after losing its left front wheel. 10:26 a.m. – A resident turned over a Social Security card that had been found on Quaker Street. No phone number could be located […]
Delsia A. Hayes Arndt-Delsia A. Hayes Arndt, 94, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away peacefully at Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care after a brief illness on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, with her loving daughter and son in law by her side. She was born on February 20, 1930, in Granville, NY to the late Carrie (Hoar) and Harry […]
Frank H. Kingsley Jr. -April 28, 1928 – Sep 29, 2024, A life well lived Frank H. Kingsley Jr. of Whitehall, NY, born in Ticonderoga, NY on April 28, 1928, lived a full, meaningful life, passing away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Frank grew up in the Great Depression and quickly showed his character […]
Jeffrey Michael (Mike) Martelle-Granville, NY – Jeffrey Michael (Mike) Martelle, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Jeffrey was born on July 30, 1964 in Proctor, Vermont the son of the late Ernest and Florence (VanBuren) Martelle. He was a proud veteran, serving in the US Army from 1981-1987. Mike spent many […]
Russell Lewis Bailey Sr.-Middle Granville, NY – Russell Lewis Bailey Sr., age 61, passed away on September 9, 2024, at his home. He was born on November 3, 1962, in Glens Falls, NY the son of Edward and Margaret (LaFountain) Bailey. He attended school in Fort Ann. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was employed as […]
William F. Osborne-ARGYLE, NY William F. Osborne, 85, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at his home with his family. Born October 19, 1938, in Ticonderoga, NY, he was the son of the late Harold and Pauline (Hurlburt) Osborne Sr. Bill attended Whitehall High School, and then proudly served his country in the United States Army […]
Brian M. Crossman Sr.-Pawlet, Vermont Brian M. Crossman Sr. 46, died at his residence. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 4-8 P.M. at the Ducharme Funeral Home, located at 1939 Main Street Castleton, Vt. Services will be private. The family has requested that flowers be omitted. A complete obituary will be published at […]
Gene Bassett-Granville, NY Gene Bassett passed away on September 2 ,2024 as the result of a house fire. Gene was born on July 12, 1949, in Granville, NY the son of Frederick and Mabel (Moyer) Bassett. Except for a brief time, he spent with his brother Harold dabbling in the slate business, Gene’s entire life revolved […]
Lynden Norman Arquette-Lynden Norman Arquette, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, 18 September 2024. Lyn was born on May 4th, 1948, in Massena, New York to parents Howard and Eileen Arquette. He graduated from Massena High School in 1966, and then went to work at Alcoa smelting, and then went to work at General […]
Bernice VanGuilder-Granville, NY – Bernice passed away at Glens Falls Hospital on Sunday, September 8, 2024. She was born on July 3rd, 1944, in Bennington, Vermont the daughter of the late Paul and Marjorie (Brace) Krawczyk. She married Donald VanGuilder, Sr on June 16, 1962. Bernice lived her life to the fullest. She enjoyed taking care […]
Walter A. Smith-Walter A Smith passed away unexpectedly at his home in Wells on August 14, 2024. Walter was born July 4, 1934, in Granville, NY the son of Milton and Maybell (Teahle) Smith. Walter enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduating high school in 1953 and served until 1964, He then went to work for Pratt & […]
Catherine L. Surdukowski-Catherine L. Surdukowski, long-time resident of Granville, NY, died on June 7, 2024, in Rogersville, TN. She was born Catherine Louise Gabriel on August 14, 1925, in St. Albans, NY, the daughter of parents Frank Gabriel and Louis (Kunz) Gabriel. She married Frank Surdukowski in 1949 and became the mother of three children. In later […]
Joan Elizabeth Moore (Evans)-Granville- Joan Elizabeth Moore (Evans), 73, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on August 24. Joan was born in Granville NY on January 9, 1951, to Henrietta J. Bates and Edward L. Evans. She graduated from Granville High School. She married the love of her life Wayne Moore on July 5, 1969, […]
Roger C. DeKalb-Roger C. DeKalb, age 84, passed away at Glens Falls Hospital on July 6th, 2024. Roger was born on March 24, 1940, the son of C. Emerson and Pearl (Lee) DeKalb. Roger was a graduate of Granville Central School. He lived his entire life on the farm in the house where he was born. He […]
Penny Sue Bailey-Penny Sue Bailey age 65 of Hampton NY sadly left this earth on August 14th, 2024, after a long fierce battle with cancer. Penny was born on October 31st, 1958, in the small town of Fort Ann NY. Never meeting a stranger, Penny was a friend of many far and near. Penny is proceeded in […]
Christine Bell-Our loving mother, sister and grammy passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, after a short illness. Christine was born in Granville, N.Y. to John Hughes and Sophie Hughes. She enjoyed gardening, cooking for her family and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her cat. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Geoffrey Bell, […]
Ida M. Carlton-Whitehall- Ida M. Carlton, 94, of Carlton Road, passed away at her home on August 15, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born on May 31, 1930 in Whitehall, NY, the daughter of the late Merrill and Louise (Tatro) Therrien. Ida and her late husband John Carlton were married on August 21, 1948. John […]
Angie Severance-September 20, 1967-August 10,2024 Angie Severance, 56, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday August 10, 2024, in Fort Ann. Angie was born on September 20, 1967, in Rutland, VT, daughter to Donald VanGuilder Sr. and Bernice VanGuilder. She graduated from Hartford Central School. She married the love of her life, Joseph Severance, […]
Tiffany Lorraine Carrera-Tiffany Lorraine Carrera, 27, went to be with her Lord and Savior, peacefully, on Tuesday, July 29, 2024, at her home in Greenville, South Carolina. Tiffany was born on September 12, 1996, in Rutland, Vermont to Bruce and Bernadette Hall Carrera. She attended Granville Elementary School for her primary years, Truthville Christian Academy for junior […]
William H. “Bill” Huntington-Dresden-William H. “Bill” Huntington, 93, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. He was born in Dresden, NY October 20,1930 to the late Leonard and May (Martindale) Huntington. He married Rita Ann Briggs on October 25, 1950. Bill was employed for 37 years by the New York State Department of Transportation and served honorably for […]
Nikolai Lawrence James Russell-Granville, NY – Nikolai Lawrence James Russell passed away on July 24th, 2024, at Albany Medical Center, at 20 weeks and 5 days gestation. He is survived by his parents Amber Heath and Nick Russell of Granville, New York. He is survived by his maternal grandmother April Stewart, of Granville, New York. He is also […]
Crossman pleads not guilty of Pawlet slayings - By Catherine M. Oliverio NYVT Media RUTLAND – Brian Crossman Jr., age 22, accused of the Sept. 15 triple homicide in Pawlet, VT was arraigned Oct. 3 via Webex videoconferencing. He appeared from Marble Valley Correctional Facility in Rutland while the presiding judge Honorable Cortland Corsones, his Attorney Christopher Davis and State Attorney Ian Sullivan […]
