Woes of Williams Street being addressed-By EJ Conzola II Whitehall village officials have a plan to reduce the number of vehicles that fly down Williams Street – some far in excess of the posted speed limit of 25 mph. But first, they have several other priorities along the street and in other areas of the village that need to be […]
Raceville News-Alice Baker, Correspondent September 28, 2023 Belated Birthday Wishes to Douglas Baker of Granville/Raceville who celebrated his birthday on September 15. Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Nichols of Warrensburg and Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Baker were Monday visitors of Alice and JoAnne Baker of Butler Road. Douglas Baker and Sylvia Hamond of Henderson, NV spent last […]
Recreation Center Basket Raffle-The Whitehall Recreational Center Booster club is conducting a basket raffle on Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Whitehall Jr./Sr. High School. Doors open at 11 a.m., with the drawing at 1 p.m. Proceeds from the basket raffle will benefit the booster club. The boosters are working to revitalize and upgrade the Whitehall Recreational Center. Baskets […]
Chicken and biscuits dinner-The North Granville United Methodist Church is back with their Chicken and Biscuits Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 4 p.m. Along with chicken and biscuits the menu features mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, etc., and the ever-popular pies for dessert. Dinner is $15 for adults. Come for a delicious fall supper. Eat-in and take-out will […]
Pumpkin Roll Sale-The annual sweet sale conducted by the Hartford Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary takes place from Oct. 1 to 17.You may call your orders in to 518-632-5715. Orders will also be taken at the department’s Oct. 1 pancake breakfast. Each roll costs $17 and may be picked up at the firehouse on Saturday, Oct. 21 from […]
Cost of sand for snowy roads increasing-By EJ Conzola II A recent expansion of the state’s prevailing wage law would add roughly 25 % to the cost of sand used on snow-covered roads – an increase that would have an especially heavy impact on smaller municipalities, the supervisor of one such municipality complained as he prepared to unveil his town’s budget […]
A letter from our publisher-Dear Readers: I’ve been in the media business for three decades. I’ve worked in New York, Virginia, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Vermont, to name a few. During my time in each of these places, you had to move with the company to grow. It amazed me that no matter where I came from, I worked […]
Bascue to be honored at rec center-Former Whitehall recreation director Charlie Bascue will be honored Sept. 30 when the new basketball and pickleball courts at the town Recreation Center will be dedicated to him. Bascue, who served as rec director for 28 years and coached various sports at Whitehall High School for 44 years, is being recognized for more than his […]
Woes of Williams Street being addressed-By EJ Conzola II Whitehall village officials have a plan to reduce the number of vehicles that fly down Williams Street – some far in excess of the posted speed limit of 25 mph. But first, they have several other priorities along the street and in other areas of the village that need to be […]
Granville’s oldest living resident turns 101-The following is a letter of thanks from Helen Macura on the occasion of her 101st birthday. Helen is believed to be the oldest living resident of Granville. I, Helen Macura, was born on September 16, 1922, in Granville. I cannot remember that day, whether it was daylight or nighttime, but I was a beautiful […]
Bigfoot is back-Sasquatch (Bigfoot) is sort of a big deal in Whitehall. It is time once again for the annual Sasquatch Festival, this year taking place on Saturday, Sept. 30. The event grew out of a 1976 sighting of Sasquatch near Whitehall. Subsequent sightings over the years have earned Whitehall the nickname “The Bigfoot Capital of the […]
Annual car show draws 200 vehicles-By Doug La Rocque Nearly 200 cars were lined up on the Firemen’s Field for the 35th Autumn Leaves car show, presented by the Granville Area Chamber of Commerce. All were welcome on Sunday, Sept. 24. All, that is, except Tropical Storm Ophelia, who was officially uninvited. Unlike most storms, Ophelia listened, sparing Granville her […]
Driver charged with striking and killing actor Treat Williams pleads not guilty-By Doug La Rocque Ryan Koss, 35, appeared in Bennington Superior Court-Criminal Division on Monday, Sept. 25, to answer the charge of grossly negligent vehicle operation that resulted in death. Koss is alleged to have made a left turn on VT Route 30 in Dorset on June 12, striking the motorcycle driven by the 71-year […]
NYVT Media is branching out-As those who asked me recently can attest, as the owner of several local media companies my views usually encompass these basic elements: It is with this as a backdrop that I am so excited to announce our latest endeavor — broadcasting! Thanks to a generous amount of support from Telescope, as well as Zappone’s […]
Fire damages Historic Grounds-By EJ Conzola II The Historic Grounds coffee shop on Whitehall’s Main Street sustained heavy damage when fire broke out in the building around 5:45 p.m. Thursday. The blaze appears to have started in the kitchen area at the rear of the building, and most of the fire damage was reportedly contained to that area. […]
Woman charged in truck shooting-A Whitehall woman is facing five charges, including three felonies, after she allegedly shot out the rear window of an acquaintance’s pickup truck. Devin B. Mahar, 44, of Lafayette Street, was charged Sept. 12 with first-degree criminal contempt, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and third-degree criminal mischief, all felonies, after she allegedly used a […]
Freida Wilson goes home-Slate Valley Center in Granville, New York, congratulated 93-year-old, now former resident Freida Wilson, who was discharged from the facility on Aug. 30, after she fell at her home. Wilson, who is from Comstock, sustained a left femur fracture in her neck with surgery that was performed and was toe touch weight bearing when she […]
Autumn Leaves Car Show-The Granville Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 36th annual Autumn Leaves Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Firemen’s Field at 83 East Potter Ave. New to this year’s show will be a bottle drive sponsored by Saint Gobain to benefit the Haynes House of Hope.
Turkey dinner in Granville-The United Church of Granville will host a drive-thru turkey supper on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 4 p.m. until sold out. The menu includes turkey, real mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, vegetable, cranberry sauce, coleslaw and a brownie. The cost is $14 per dinner. The church is located at 18 Church St. across from King’s […]
Whitehall Free Library-The library is having a fundraiser to raise money for the library’s services and programs. The library enjoys serving the community, and your support helps to continue to provide these services and information to Whitehall and the surrounding communities. Sewing and Crafts with Louise – Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Come join in for crocheting, sewing, […]
Chili and chowder supper-The United Methodist Church of Hartford presents a Chili and Chowder Supper on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 4-6 p.m. The menu includes homemade varieties of chili and chowder, artisan bread, crackers, beverage and dessert. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12, and kids under five are free. It’s a bottomless bowl […]
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-September 28th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Tanagers Stay Red Hot on the Pitch The Hartford boys soccer team stayed red hot on the pitch as they defeated Salem-Cambridge 3-0 in an Adirondack League boys match. It was the sixth win in a row for the Tanagers. Hartford took control with […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 27th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. B-W Edges Eagles in ADK Showdown Bolton-Warrensburg saw their shutout streak snapped, but it didn’t matter. B-W rallied from a first half deficit to edge Hadley-Luzerne 2-1 in an Adirondack League girls soccer showdown. It was the annual night game for B-W, and they […]
Granville Blanks Schuylerville for Significant Win!-By Keith Harrington The Granville field hockey team has accomplished a lot this season. Monday, Katie Barber’s squad pulled off perhaps their most significant victory of the season, blanking Schuylerville of the Foothills Council 1-0 at Black Horse Stadium. The game was scoreless for just over 58 minutes as goalies Megan Decker of Granville and […]
Border Country Sports Report-January 26th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Corinth Blanks Golden Horde in Lights Game It’s the annual Lights Week in Granville with each team playing under the portable lights. A huge crowd was on hand for the first contest of the week as Corinth blanked the Golden Horde 7-0 in Adirondack […]
Three in a Row! G-W Rolls Past Watervliet in Home Opener-By Keith Harrington Three wins in a row. It’s been a long time since a Granville or Whitehall football team has accomplished that feat. Saturday at Ambrose Gilligan Field the Granville-Whitehall squad jumped out to a commanding first half lead and cruised home to 36-14 victory over Watervliet in Section II Class C football. It […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 24th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Poultney Snaps Losing Streak, Rolls Over Oxbow Addressing his team after the game, legendary Poultney football coach Dave Capman could not have said it better. “Great job. It’s been a long time since something like this has happened to us. Remember what it feels […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 23rd-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Bolton-Warrensburg Blanks Railroaders One day after setting a new program record for career shutouts, Hope Sherman was at it again. Sherman recorded her 26th career shutout as Bolton-Warrensburg blanked Whitehall 4-0 in Adirondack League girls soccer. It was the seventh consecutive game where Sherman […]
When the Lights Come On, Tanagers Shine-By Keith Harrington Country music superstar Jason Aldean had a hit song called “When the Lights Come On,” a few years ago. In Hartford, when the lights come on the Tanager’s boys soccer team shines. Friday Hartford continued their recent success in the annual “Lights Game,” defeating local rival Fort Ann 3-1 in an Adirondack […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 22nd-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Lake George Hands Hartford First ADk Loss Lake George handed Hartford their first Adirondack League loss, defeating the Tanagers 3-1 Thursday evening. Set scores were 25-10, 25-27, 25-12, 26-24. Angelina Minnear served for 17 points with five aces and two kills to lead the […]
Tuesday Night Mixed League – Sept. 12-High games: Kevin Ballentine 161,235 (540), Josh Williams 151, Nick Rice 236,184,215(635), Scott Rollwagen 182,240,177(599), Sam McDonald 198, Carlene Kasuba 168, John Mckeighan 161,212(503), Bernie Lurvey 178,200,165(543), Jody Fuller 150, Dave Morse 196,197,211(604), Marie Kilburn 169, Barb Barnes 160,187, Dave Dufford 188, Dick Caron 158, Jason Stone 164,168, Ray Therian 163,165, Andy Stone 214,236,166(616), Coleen […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 20th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Hartford Takes Down Scots, Stays Unbeaten in ADK There are some things we know will happen when the calendar turns to September. Temperatures will start to cool off. Leaves will start to change colors. And Hartford and Argyle will be contending for the Adirondack […]
Granville Bounces Back with Win Over Emma Willard-By Keith Harrington The Granville field hockey team bounced back from their first loss of the season, rolling over Emma Willard 6-0 on Wednesday in an Adirondack-Wasaren League contest. The Golden Horde led 3-0 at the half and tacked on three more goals in the third quarter. Caroline Baker scored the first goal for Granville […]
Horde Girls Earn First Win on the Pitch-By Keith Harrington The Granville girls soccer team is starting to see their hard work pay dividends. After a trio of near misses against Poultney, Corinth, and Whitehall, the Golden Horde finally were able to break into the win column. Granville got a strong offensive performance from Paige Taylor and a shutout in goal from […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 20th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Lott-Diamond Scores 100th Goal As Eagles Blank Whitehall Carolina Lott-Diamond has been one of the most prolific scorers in the area for the past few years. Monday Lott-Diamond reached a career milestone as she reached the 100 career goal mark as Hadley-Luzerne blanked Whitehall […]
Border Country Sports-September 19th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Golden Horde Fall to Queensbury When you have a strong program like Granville field hockey, it is important to step out of the box and face tougher competition. The Golden Horde have won several lopsided contests this season, so win or lose a matchup […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 17th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Slaters Stay Perfect with Win Over North Country Fair Haven stayed perfect on the season, going on the road and rolling past previously unbeaten North Country 42-10 in Vermont Division II high school football. Joe Buxton tossed two TD passes to Trey Lee and […]
Granville Defeats Riverhawks to Stay Perfect-By Keith Harrington The Granville field hockey team did something Saturday that they hadn’t done so far this season. Give up a goal. It didn’t matter. The high-octane Golden Horde offense scored plenty of their own as they stayed unbeaten with a 7-1 victory over Coxsackie-Athens. Granville has now outscored their opponents 27-1 over their […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 16th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Tanagers Edge Fort Ann on the Pitch You would have to dig deep into the archives of the Hartford scorebook to find the last time the boy’s soccer team defeated Lake George and Fort Ann in the same week. Heck, in the same season. […]
Monty’s Six Touchdowns Lift G-W Over Riverhawks-By Keith Harrington CJ Monty has had an outstanding start to the 2023 season. Friday night Monty outdid even himself. Monty rushed for 190 yards and scored a program record six touchdowns as Granville-Whitehall went on the road and rolled over Coxsackie-Athens 62-14 in Section II Class C football. “All I have to say is, […]
Border Country Sports Report-September 15th-Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Hartford Sweeps Cambridge in Volleyball Hartford earned a non-league volleyball win, sweeping Cambridge 3-0 on Thursday evening. Set scores were 25-21, 25-12, 25-8. Reagan Gebo and Madison Whaley had strong matches for the Tanagers. Gebo had seven kills. Whaley contributed five kills. Cassandra Wade […]
Whitehall Police beat-Sept. 14 12:33 a.m. Police were dispatched to Montcalm Avenue in response to a 9-1-1 hang-up. As officers arrived, dispatch informed them a resident had responded to a call from dispatchers to the number that had dialed the emergency line and asked that patrols be canceled. 9 a.m. Police responded to a Potter Street residence […]
Vermont State Police beat-Sept. 22 7:16 p.m. Troopers were called to the scene of a fire alarm at the Cortina Inn in Rutland. There they were informed a vehicle had struck a dog and was attempting to leave the scene. Troopers located 71-year-old Montgomery Detotehill, who showed signs of alleged intoxication. He was subsequently charged with DUI and […]
Rutland County Sheriff’s Office Beat-Sept. 16 8:03 p.m.- While on patrol in West Rutland a deputy observed a vehicle unable to maintain its lane while traveling on Main Street. A traffic stop was conducted and while speaking with the driver, 26-year-old Matilda Gutke of Castleton, the deputy observed signs of alleged impairment. Gutke is reported to have failed a […]
Granville Police Beat-Sept. 14 5 p.m. – An officer was called to the area of South Street to check on a person of interest. The individual was located but was not involved in any suspicious or criminal activity. 6 p.m. – A village resident called the station to report teens were in an Elm Street building that […]
Fair Haven Police Beat-Sept. 21 1:30 p.m. – Fair Haven Police arrested 35-year-old Travis M. Carosella of Fair Haven, after learning he was a wanted person. Carosella was located on Grape Street and was arrested on a warrant issued by the Judge David Fenster of the Rutland District Court after he failed to appear in court last December […]
Vermont State Police Beat-Editors Note: An arrest or charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. Sept. 11 12:30 a.m. – State Police responded to a report of a tractor-trailer off the road and on its side along U.S. Route 4 in […]
Washington County Sheriff’s Office beat-Editors Note: An arrest or charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. Sept. 8 11 a.m. After receiving a tip concerning drug sales, deputies responded to a Farley Road residence in Fort Ann where the investigation allegedly found […]
Police Beat: Sept. 21-Editors Note: An arrest or 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 An argument over whose trees were being cut down brought police to mediate the dispute. No luck for one of the men involved as he […]
Vermont State Police-Sept. 4 2:34 p.m. State Police were called to the Hannaford parking lot in Green Mountain Plaza in Rutland to investigate a report of a hit-and-run accident. Troopers say a New Jersey man’s car was struck by a red sedan, which despite the efforts of witnesses to intervene, sped away. The sedan was later located […]
Whitehall police beat-Sept. 1 10:30 a.m. The caretaker of the Skenesborough Drive Park told police he had found three needles on the ground in the park. Officers secured the needles in a sharps box. 4:40 p.m. Police received a complaint from a Broadway resident that when she went to drop off her daughter with the child’s father, […]
Whitehall police beat-Aug. 19 1:14 p.m. Police responded to a report of a woman struck by a train behind the homes on Elizabeth Street. On arrival, officers observed the victim walking on the sidewalk. The victim complained of an injured back but officers saw no evidence of injury, merely a scrape on her ankle. The victim told […]
Granville Police Beat-Aug. 22 8:49 p.m. Police were called to South Street for a report of a dog attack. Upon arrival the victim stated a pit bull came running toward her and her dog. She stated she picked up her pet for protection, but a chain attached to the attacking animal tripped her, causing her to fall […]
New York State Police-Aug. 13 9:15 p.m. Troopers responded to a home on state Route 149 in Kingsbury for a report of a disturbance. The subsequent investigation determined 37-year-old Stacy Blackburn of Fort Ann allegedly got into an altercation with the caller and left before troopers arrived. While the victim was being interviewed, Blackburn returned to the location, […]
Rutland County Sheriff’s Office-Aug. 24 10:12 p.m. Deputies were called to a Blissville Road residence in Poultney for a report of a male breaking windows. The deputies soon located 32-year-old Daryn Lowell of Fair Haven and took him into custody without incident. During the investigation deputies learned Lowell allegedly gained entrance into the home and struck a resident […]
Fair Haven Police Beat-Aug. 28 Fair Haven Police arrested 43-year-old Garret Given of Fair Haven following an investigation into a reported theft. Police were contacted about missing catalytic converters from a vehicle on Prospect Street. Through their investigation, police allege Given had agreed to repair a vehicle for $1,200 but never did so. When the vehicle’s owner came […]
Police Beat: Vermont State Police-Aug. 23 1:45 p.m. Vermont State Police performed a saturation patrol along Route 4 in Mendon. Troopers stopped seven vehicles, issuing two tickets and giving six warnings. One individual was arrested for operating with a criminally suspended license. The focus of the saturation patrol was on aggressive driving. Aug. 24 10:47 a.m. Vermont State Police […]
Rutland County Sheriff’s Office Police Beat-Aug. 20 4:39 p.m. At this time a deputy observed a vehicle traveling on VT Route 30 with an obstructed license plate. As a result of the traffic stop it was determined that the operator, 36-year-old Jasmine Wendell of Poultney, had an active warrant for felony possession of cocaine and identity theft. Wendell was arrested […]
Granville Police Beat-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. Aug. 5 11:07 a.m. Police responded to Quaker Street residence to assist with a lock-out. 3:20 p.m. Police were dispatched to a Madison Street location […]
Washington County Sheriff’s Office-July 21 Following an investigation with the Washington County Adult Protective Services office, deputies arrested 50-year-old Kimberly Ouderkerk of Hudson Falls and 22- year-old Aireal Bailey of Queensbury after it was determined both were attempting to steal money from a patient under their care in the town of Kingsbury. Ouderkerk was charged with attempted grand […]
Vermont State Police-Aug. 4 6:05 p.m. State troopers were called to Vermont Route 7A in Arlington for a single vehicle crash. It was determined that James Pecor of Arlington lost control of his Silverado pickup, left the road and struck a tree. Pecor was not injured. During the investigation, troopers said signs of impairment were noticed. Pecor […]
John “Jack” L. Rich-Whitehall – John “Jack” L. Rich passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2023. Jack was 72 years old and had a twin brother. Jack is survived by his siblings, Joan McGrath, Roy Rich, Emerson Rich, Cathy (John) Gladd, and his twin brother James. Jack is predeceased by his mother and father Jenny and Gorman Rich, […]
James W. Wood, Jr.-Whitehall – James W. Wood, Jr., 59, of 5 Lamb Street passed away on Friday September 22, 2023, unexpectedly at his home. Born on July 17, 1964, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late James W. Wood, Sr. and Natalie (Pond) Wood. Upon graduation from Whitehall High School, James entered the United […]
Joseph A. Surething-Joseph A. Surething, 77, of North Granville, NY entered eternal life peacefully on 9/11/23 after an extended illness. Joe grew up in Ludlow, VT and attended Ludlow Elementary and Black River High School, where he played basketball and baseball. He met Dianne in 10th grade, and they were together for 6 years followed by 54 […]
Jacob William Bishop-Hebron, NY – Jacob William Bishop has gained his angel wings and peace of mind. There are just no words that could capture his personality, his heart, and the depths of who he was. A spirit that was untamable, a man who loved deeply, played hard and was the master of mischievousness. His smile and […]
Loren D. Orvis-WHITEHALL – Loren D. Orvis, 73, of Whitehall, NY, formerly of New Milford, CT, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2023, at Glens Falls Hospital. The son of the late Marshall and Helen Orvis, Loren was born on January 5, 1950, in Middlebury, VT. Loving father of Koreen (Kristofor Grize) and Kyle (Brittany). Cherished grandfather […]
Steve Broughton-Steve Broughton (66) of Poultney, VT passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9th. Steve was born in Middlebury, VT in 1956, spent time in San Diego, CA but found his way back to Vermont where he eventually married the love of his life, Valerie, in 2000. In Poultney, Steve was a self-employed builder and was […]
Lee Douglas McChesney-Lee Douglas McChesney. June 11, 1934 – September 1, 2023 Lee passed away quietly in his sleep with family at his side late Friday evening on the first of September. He fought valiantly to stick around for his family but was finally at peace that his business among us was complete, and that he was […]
Kevin Harry Rudd-Kevin Harry Rudd, 73, of Winter Park, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Kevin was born on February 17, 1950, in Granville, NY. He was the son of the late Ralph Emerson Rudd Jr. and Catherine Williams Rudd. Kevin was a graduate of Granville High School, Hartwick College, and SUNY Buffalo School of […]
George D Brosseau Jr-Hebron, NY – George D. Brosseau Jr passed away at his home on September 7, 2023, following a long illness. He was born on November 28, 1947, in Proctor, VT, the son of the late George and Lucienne (Demers) Brosseau. George was a truck driver for Covidien in Argyle, NY. He loved being outside as […]
Richard D. Gould Sr-Whitehall, NY- Richard D. Gould Sr., better known as “Dick” or “Poppy” passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 2nd, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born on January 25th, 1937, in Glens Falls, to the late Michael and Mae (Lacque) Gould. Dick was raised in Fort Edward with his two […]
Orin Louis White Jr.-Hartford: Orin Louis White Jr., 92, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 22, 1930, in Poultney, VT, he was the son of the late Orin L. White Sr. and Carrie (Boutwell) White. Orin grew up on the family farm and graduated from Hartford […]
Eugene Bunker-Whitehall-It is with broken hearts that we are sharing with you our Dad, Husband, and Friend, Eugene (Gene) Bunker went into the arms of his Heavenly Father on August 26, 2023 from a traumatic brain injury (10 years ago) and suffered from progressive super nuclear palsy for the past 2 years. Gene was born on […]
Barry J. Nelson-Hebron, NY – Barry Nelson passed away on July 21, 2023, hours after the death of his beloved cat, in his family home where he lived with his brother. Barry was born on June 9, 1959, in Cambridge, NY, the son of George E. and Helma L (Montgomery) Nelson. Barry was a graduate of Granville […]
Linda (Tanner) Parillo-Linda (Tanner) Parillo Saratoga Springs, NY – Linda Mae (Tanner) Parillo, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 31, 2023, at Ellis Hospital. Linda was born on October 16, 1945 , the daughter of Myrtle (Holcomb) Tanner and Harmond C. Tanner in Granville NY. She graduated from Granville High school in 1963 and then […]
Roger Dillingham Allen-Clifton Park: Professor Emeritus (Mathematics), Roger Dillingham Allen, age 86, of Heather Drive, died peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY. He was born on October 14, 1936, in Cambridge, NY and was the only son of the late Henry D. and Sara E. (Jones) Allen. Roger grew up […]
Neil R. Petty-Middle Granville, NY – Neil R Petty, age 77, passed away at his home following a long illness. Neil was born on October 19, 1945, in Granville, NY the son of the late Curtis and Helen (Hatch) Petty. After spending his childhood in Granville, he relocated to Cossayuna until 1953 when he was drafted into […]
Gene McKenna-Whitehall-Longtime Corrections Administrator Gene McKenna passed away peacefully at home Wednesday August 16, 2023. Captain McKenna started his Law Enforcement career with the NYC Department of Corrections at Rikers Island and then moved North in 1986 and began employment with the Whitehall Police Department. He also worked for his friend Bob Banks. In 2003 Gene […]
Marjorie F. McKeighan-Rupert, VT- Marjorie F. McKeighan, 84, of Rupert, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. She was born in Granville on June 22, 1939, the daughter of the late Horace and Edith (Parker) Fisher. Marjorie graduated from Salem Washington Academy and worked on her family’s Fisher Farm in […]
Obituary: William L. Johnson-William L. Johnson, 44, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his home in Massena, NY. He was born in Glens Falls NY on April 30,1979. William “Billy” grew up in Granville, NY. He was raised by his grandmother, Dorothy “MA” Pecor, as her own and aunt Helen Martindale. He enjoyed installing flooring with […]
Obituary: Lorna Betty Miller-January 16, 1944 – July 23, 2023 Lorna Betty Miller, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on July 23 in Astoria, Queens. She went to sleep in her bed and opened her eyes in Heaven in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Lorna was a longtime resident of Whitehall, NY, and a former […]
Woes of Williams Street being addressed - By EJ Conzola II Whitehall village officials have a plan to reduce the number of vehicles that fly down Williams Street – some far in excess of the posted speed limit of 25 mph. But first, they have several other priorities along the street and in other areas of the village that need to be […]
