• Stefanik’s home target of bomb threat - Rep. Elise Stefanik announced that she was informed this morning, Wednesday, that a bomb threat had been made to her Saratoga County residence. The congresswoman, who is President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to become the UN Ambassador, was driving home from Washington with her husband and three-year-old son at the time. Stefanik’s office issued the following […]
  • Community Calendar - November 30       Argyle Youth Commission Basket Raffle – 11 a.m.    Argyle Central School 30       Holiday Sale – 8 a.m.-2 p.m.                                            Old Saratoga Reformed Church-Schuylerville 30       Annual Holiday Market – 10 a.m.-3 p.m.                     Hoosick Armory 30       Christmas Tree Lighting – 6 p.m.                                    Wood Park-Hoosick Falls 30       Holiday with Horses – 1-4 p.m.                                      4J Farm-Argyle Dec. 1          […]
  • Raceville News – November 28, 2024 - Alice Baker, Correspondent Helen Tyler of Rutland, Vermont, was a Sunday visitor of Alice and JoAnne Baker on Butler Road. Congratulations to Amy Baker of South Glens Falls and Joey Palin of Niskayuna, who announced their engagement recently.  No wedding date has been set at this time. Ashley Baker of Saratoga Springs was a recent […]
  • Supervisors seek to override state-mandated tax levy limit - The Washington County Board of Supervisors sought to increase the tax levy limit for the 2025 fiscal year at its meeting on Nov. 15. This resolution has state-level implications, as the county’s intent is to override the tax levy limit imposed by New York State. This resolution doesn’t necessarily dictate an increase in taxes for […]
  • Village to seek grant to clear piles of debris - By EJ Conzola II NYVT Media WHITEHALL – The Village Board voted Nov. 19 to move forward with an application for a state grant that could help the community clean up two properties that are currently occupied only by piles of debris. The decision followed a public hearing on the idea that drew only one […]
  • Granville Then & Now: Civil War veterans guests at banquet, 1924 - By Erik Pekar There were some news items of interest in the November 28, 1924 issue of the Granville Sentinel. The Sons of Union Veterans and the Women’s Relief Corps held a banquet: “Over seventy were present at the Veteran’s night banquet served by the W.R.C. for Camp H.C. Gordon, Sons of Veterans, at the […]
  • Whitehall urges water conservation - By EJ Conzola II NYVT Media WHITEHALL – At first glance, the community would appear to have an abundance of water. It borders on the South Bay of Lake Champlain, and the Champlain Canal, the Mettowee and Poultney rivers and Mud Creek all flow through parts of the town. It also has a history of […]
  • Slate Valley Museum festival starts Dec. 7 - GRANVILLE – The Slate Valley Museum’s 2024 Holiday Festival will celebrate the holidays with an array of decorative displays and craft activities, many of which will explore this year’s theme of “Peace on Earth.” “Peace and joy are common holiday themes,” said executive director Sarah Kijowski. “We selected ‘Peace on Earth’ as our festival theme […]
  • Washington County Real Estate Transactions November 29, 2024 - Nov. 12 Kathleen Christensen of Hudson falls sold property located at 29 Park Place in Salem to Abbegale J. Krug for the sum of $150,000. Patricia Bawlick of Fort Ann sold property located at 3890 NYS Route 196 in Hartford to Bobbi J and Luis Frias for the sum of $159,000. Cathleen M Hamilton of […]
  • County’s ‘best of the best’ celebrated - By Catherine M. Oliverio GREENWICH – The Best of Washington County 2024, a celebration honoring 269 businesses, individuals and organizations, was held at Christ the King Center in Greenwich on Nov. 19. There were 8,296 votes tallied by 1,730 people from Washinton County to Vermont and locations in between. Some readers that voted came from […]
  • ‘Feed your mind, feed a family’ addresses community needs - By Doug La Rocque NYVT Media As the holidays approach each year, we hear about the needs of some of the less fortunate in our communities, be it clothing, a warm dry place to sleep or simply a meal to put on the table, especially at Thanksgiving. Many of us take that holiday feast for […]
  • School leader search to begin soon - By EJ Conzola II NYVT Media WHITEHALL – The search for a successor to school superintendent Patrick Dee, who retired in August but still leads the district in an interim position, will begin after the start of the new year. Members of the Board of Education met Nov. 18 with Tony Muller, senior executive officer […]
  • Light the Memory Tree - The Historical Society of Whitehall will once again sponsor the Memory Tree on the bandstand in Riverside Park. Bulbs may be purchased for $1 each in memory of loved ones. A list of remembrances along with your donation should be mailed to the Historical Society, PO Box 238, Whitehall, NY 12887. The tree will be […]
  • Dresden faces 3% tax hike - By EJ Conzola II DRESDEN – The amount to be raised through property taxes will increase by about 3% in the coming year under a $1.7 million budget approved Nov. 11 by the Town Board. The total tax levy will rise from $851,000 to about $876,000 – the maximum amount permitted under the state’s tax […]
  • Granville Then & Now: Basketball set for Corinthian Hall, 1924 - By Erik Pekar A bazaar was announced in the Middle Granville column of the Nov. 21, 1924 issue of the Granville Sentinel: “The annual bazaar of the Women’s Benevolent society will be held at the Presbyterian chapel Friday afternoon and evening, December 5, opening at 12 o’clock. Several booths will feature a sale of useful […]
  • Veterans recognized at Slate Valley Center - By Brett Porter NYVT Media GRANVILLE – Assemblyman Matthew Simpson made an appearance at the Slate Valley Center in Granville to honor some of the community’s veterans. In front of roughly 25 senior vets, the freshly reelected assemblyman demonstrated his gratitude to the United States military. “Without all of our branches of armed services and […]
  • Parade, ceremony honor Granville vets - By Catherine M. Oliverio NYVT Media GRANVILLE – Granville’s Veterans Day parade was held Nov. 11 at 10 a.m., proceeding from Gemini Fitness and continuing down to Veterans Memorial Park for the ceremony of honoring veterans. Participants included a motorcade, VFW, the American Legion, Granville High School Band, Cub Scouts Pack 44, a representative of […]
  • Washington County Real Estate Sales November 22, 2024 - Nov. 4 Robert S.K. Bankoussou and Jonas Sadio of Bronx, New York, sold property located at 709 County Route 49 in Greenwich to Kenneth R. and Kristy M. Kleinn for the sum of $370.000. Seana R.E. Elwertowski of Lake Luzerne sold property located at 3164 County Route 30 in Hebron to Battenkill Realty Holdings LLC […]
  • Man faces rape charge - harge A 37-year-old Whitehall man is behind bars, charged with rape in the 2nd degree and endangering the welfare of a child. On Nov.7 state troopers received information that Matthew  P. Delucca allegedly had inappropriate sexual contact with a child under the age of 15 while in Whitehall. Delucca was arrested, arraigned in Whitehall Village […]
  • Hartford budget approved - By EJ Conzola II NYVT Media HARTFORD – The Town Board approved a $1.46 million budget for the coming year following a public hearing attended by only one town resident – who offered no comment on the spending plan. The budget approved at the Nov. 5 meeting – which coincided with Election Day – was […]
  • Granville Then & Now: High school faculty meeting, 1924 - By Erik Pekar There were several news items of interest in the Nov. 14, 1924 issue of the Granville Sentinel. New hose was received by fire companies in the village: “Each hose company in the village has received 250 feet of new rubber lined hose, which makes a total for each organization of 1,700 feet. […]
  • 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. […]
  • Slate Valley Museum to present ‘Excavating Stories: How a Small Museum Uncovers Misplaced, Forgotten and Even Unknown Histories’ - On Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., the Slate Valley Museum will present a free Zoom program exploring how museums collaborate with research partners like libraries, archives, historical societies, galleries and other museums to explore hard-to-find or illusive stories of the past. Over its 25-plus years, the museum has reconstructed many stories related to the […]
  • 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 […]
  • Racers Avenge Loss to Herkimer - By Keith Harrington The Saratoga Racers avenged a home loss earlier in the season by going on the road and defeating No. 20 Herkimer 124-114. Three weeks ago, the Originals had topped the Racers 140-120. “I’m very proud of the team. That was a quality win against a quality team. That team (Herkimer) we hung […]
  • Border Country Sports Report-December 1st - Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Saints Roll to MIke Beson Tournament Title The Saratoga Catholic boys basketball team had a huge obstacle standing between them and the Mike Beson Memorial Tournament title. Defending Class D state champion North Warren. Tyle Hicks took matters into his own hands. Hicks came […]
  • Border Country Sports Report-November 30th - Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Saratoga Catholic, North Warren Advance in Mike Beson Tournament It will be Saratoga Catholic against North Warren in the final of the Mike Beson Memorial Tournament as both teams claimed opening-round wins on Friday night. The host Saints punched their ticket to the championship […]
  • Border Country Sports Report-November 29th - Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Let the game begin! After a slow period between the fall and winter sports seasons, the action is beginning to heat up. Several local teams jump into high school basketball action in the coming days. Tonight, the Mike Beson Memorial Tournament will get underway […]
  • Granville-Whitehall Football Hands Out Awards - By Keith Harrington The Granville-Whitehall football program handed out their end-of-the-season awards Sunday afternoon. G-W celebrated the best season in program history with a pot luck dinner held at the Granville High School cafeteria. In the third season of the merger between former longtime rivals, G-W went 7-3, made the sectionals for the first time, […]
  • Racers Head to Binghamton to Challenge Bulldogs - By Keith Harrington The Saratoga Racers, the area’s newest professional basketball team face their biggest challenge of the year on Saturday when they travel to Binghamton, The Racers will take on the Binghamton Bulldogs, one of the top programs in the nation in ABA basketball. Saratoga is 3-1 on the season after their 116-102 victory […]
  • Border Country Sports Report-November 22 - Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Slaters, Devils Named Vermont Football All-Stars To win a state championship, you must have a strong coaching staff and many talented players. Division II state title winners Fair Haven had both, as was evident after the Vermont high school football coaches named their 2024 […]
  • Racers Earn Road Win Over Rochester - By Keith Harrington The Saratoga Racers hit the road for the first time this season. They made the long haul to Rochester worthwhile as they pulled away to top the Rochester Royal Ballers 116-102 on Saturday night at Roberts Wesleyan University. The Racers were clicking on all cylinders as all 12 players contributed during the […]
  • Border Country Sports Report-November 15th - By Keith Harrington Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Adirondack League Girls Soccer All-Stars Named The coaches of the Adirondack League recently selected their all-stars for the 2024 season. Olivia Winchell, a sophomore midfielder for Fort Ann was named the Adirondack League Most Valuable Player. Freshman Addison Rheinhold of Lake […]
  • Border Country Sports Report-November 13th - Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Adirondack League Boys Soccer All-Stars Named The coaches of the Adirondack League have named their all-stars for the 2024 season. League champion Bolton-Warrensburg and second-place Corinth led the way in player recognition. Ben Holcomb of Bolton-Warrensburg was named the Adirondack League Most Valuable Player. […]
  • Bulldogs Pull Away to End G-W ‘s Season - By Keith Harrington The respect was undeniable. As each player walked off the field, they stopped to embrace coach Kevin Gebo and thank him. Even though the most successful season in Granville-Whitehall’s three-year history came to an end on a rain-soaked field in Cobleskill, one could only sense that this was the beginning of a […]
  • Granville-Whitehall to Challenge Bulldogs in Class C Semifinals - By Keith Harrington The Granville-Whitehall football team has never been one to back down from a challenge. After a blowout loss to Schuylerville G-W set a goal to run the table and earn the program’s first playoff appearance. After accomplishing that mission Coach Kevin Gebo’s team captured the first playoff win in program history, disposing […]
  • Fort Edward Edges Hartford in Epic Class D Battle - By Keith Harrington It was only fitting. These two teams are just as evenly matched as it gets. After splitting a pair of regular-season matches the Fort Edward and Hartford volleyball teams engaged in an epic battle Wednesday night at Hudson Falls High School. The Flying Forts survived and advanced, edging the Tanagers 3-2 in […]
  • Border Country Sports Report-November 3rd - Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Fair Haven Avenges Loss to Terriers in State Semifinals Fair Haven avenged a loss to Bellows Falls from earlier in the season, cruising past the Terriers 34-7 in the Vermont Division II football semifinals on Saturday. Bellows Falls edged the Slaters 14-7 during the […]
  • Two Schools, One Team: G-W Punches Ticket to Class C Semifinals - By Keith Harrington When former heated foes Granville and Whitehall began negotiating a merger for high school football there were plenty of naysayers. Some community members didn’t want to let go of what was once billed as the area’s oldest rivalry. Perhaps senior Tommy Barber said it best after last week’s win over Watervliet. “That’s […]
  • Border Country Sports Report-November 2nd - Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Adirondack League Cross Country All-Stars Named The Adirondack League cross-country all-stars were named on Wednesday at the league championship meet. Carter Powell of Granville-Hartford-Whitehall was named the Most Valuable Runner for the boys. Lake George’s Tyler Syvertsen was named the girl’s Most Valuable Runner. […]
  • Granville-Whitehall Hosts Canajoharie-Fort Plain-OESJ in Class C Playoffs’ - By Keith Harrington Two schools, one team, and one goal. After being blown out in their league opener, the Granville-Whitehall football team understood the assignment: Win the next four games in a row and earn the No. 2 seed out of Class C East in the Section II Tournament. Mission accomplished. “That was our goal […]
  • A Big Weekend Coming Up for the Racers - By Keith Harrington Fresh off an opening-day win in their first game ever, the Saratoga Racers have a big weekend coming up. The area’s new professional basketball team will be home both Saturday night and Sunday afternoon to challenge to challenging opponents. On Saturday the Racers take on the Rochester Royal Ballers. Sunday the Herkimer […]
  • Border Country Sports Report-October 31st - Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington. Lake George Advances in Class C The Lake George girls soccer team advanced to the semifinals, defeating Waterford 5-1 in a Class C quarterfinal match on their home pitch. The No. 3 Lakers were led by a hat trick from Mykah Colier-Fisher. Clara Palladino […]
  • Granville-Hartford-Whitehall Wins ADK Boys Cross Country Title - By Keith Harrington In the first year of their merger, Granville-Hartford-Whitehall won the Adirondack League boys cross country title Wednesday in the annual meet at Queensbury High School. Lake George claimed the girls championship. Granville-Hartford-Whitehall defeated Lake George in a league regular-season match to end the Lakers’ seven-year unbeaten streak. They entered the championships as […]
  • Police Beat 11-29 - Washington County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 21 Deputies arrested Chevette S. Hill, 34, of Hudson Falls, on multiple felony charges related to the sale and possession of narcotics. Hill was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, a Class B felony, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd […]
  • Police Beat: Nov. 22 - Man faces rape charge A 37-year-old Whitehall man is behind bars, charged with rape in the 2nd degree and endangering the welfare of a child. On Nov.7 state troopers received information that Matthew  P. Delucca allegedly had inappropriate sexual contact with a child under the age of 15 while in Whitehall. Delucca was arrested, arraigned […]
  • Police Beat 11-15 - Massachusetts teen dies in Shrewsbury crash Vermont State Police were notified of a one car crash on Cold River Road in Shrewsbury around 4 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. They found a Dodge Ram pickup had left the roadway, struck the guardrail and then a tree head on. 17-year-old Macy Piersiak of Needham, MA was […]
  • Police Beat 11-8 - Granville Police Department Oct. 1 2:16 p.m. A Granville man is facing several charges after he allegedly waived a handgun around during a road rage incident. Larry J. Francis, 76, of Kamarak Way, was charged with second-degree menacing and reckless driving, both misdemeanors, and Vehicle and Traffic Law infractions following an investigation a week after […]
  • Police Beat November 1, 2024 - Granville Police   Oct. 17  2:30 p.m. Police were called to a Lincoln Street residence in response to what they described as an ongoing custody dispute between a mother and daughter. The mother, who has custody of the daughter’s children, said the daughter was in her residence giving her a hard time about visitation, making […]
  • Police Beat 11-1 - Oct. 17 2:30 p.m. Police were called to a Lincoln Street residence in response to what they described as an ongoing custody dispute between a mother and daughter. The mother, who has custody of the daughter’s children, said the daughter was in her residence giving her a hard time about visitation, making the children upset. […]
  • Police Beat Oct. 25, 2024 - Granville Police Department Oct. 11 9:52 a.m. A Granville man found an undisclosed amount of cash on Main Street and turned it over to police. If the person who lost the money can provide police with the amount and the location where it was lost, it will be returned. Otherwise, after a retention period, the […]
  • Police Beat, Oct. 18, 2024 - Granville Police Department: Village police were contacted by law enforcement officials in several Vermont communities to watch for a Wells, Vermont, resident who had caused problems at several stores in Vermont. Village police saw the motorcycle the suspect was reportedly riding on Quaker Street but the rider left the area after making an obscene gesture […]
  • Police Beat, Oct. 12, 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. New York State: NYS conducts major Capital Region drug bust ALBANY – The NYS Attorney General’s Office has announced the arrest of 21 individuals involved in what […]
  • Police Beat: Oct. 4, 2024 - 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, Sept. 27, 2024 - 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 […]
  • Marie Helen (Rathbun) Williams - GRANVILLE, NY — Marie Williams, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024. Born on August 3, 1935, in Granville, NY, she was the cherished daughter of Harold Rathbun and Grace McMahon and the sister of the late Patricia Smith. Marie is survived by her son, Michael Williams, […]
  • Charles E. Watrous - Rupert, VT – Charles E. Watrous, 90, of Rupert, VT, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Rutland Health & Rehabilitation in Rutland, VT.  Charlie was born on August 25, 1934, in Rupert, VT, the son of Ruth and Charles Watrous. He was one of seven children and grew up in a close-knit family […]
  • Jo-Ann F. Round - Castleton, Vt. – Jo-Ann F. Round, 63, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Rutland Regional Medical Center, Rutland, following a brief illness. She was born on November 23, 1960, in Glens Falls, N.Y., the daughter of the late Guyle Plude and Frances (Stark) Plude.  Jo-Ann is a graduate of Whitehall Central High School, […]
  • Dorothy M. Ruff - WYNANTSKILL- Dorothy M. Ruff, 88, of Wynantskill, NY passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, after a brief illness.  Having grown up in Middle Granville, she was the daughter of Walter and Josephine Kelly Keefe.  She was a graduate of Granville High School.  On April 7, 1956, Dorothy was united in marriage to John J. Ruff, […]
  • Shawn M. Ballard - Shawn M. Ballard, born on October 15, 1987, passed away at his home in Hampton, NY on October 7,2024, surrounded by his loved ones, after a 2-year battle with brain cancer.  Shawn was a loving, caring and devoted person to all he knew and loved. Shawn attended Granville high school, where he graduated in 2005. […]
  • Vernon (Bud) E. Carabeau, Jr. - Vernon (Bud) E. Carabeau, Jr. 87, of Hartford, NY, passed away peacefully at his home with family on Monday, October 21, 2024.  Bud was born January 10, 1937, to the late Vernon and Georgia Carabeau, Sr. Bud grew up in Danby, VT, and began his work career in the U.S. Army stationed in Hanau, Germany […]
  • Calvin L. Bourn, Sr. - Granville, NY – Calvin L. Bourn, Sr. – 81 Well-known local arborist has passed after a long struggle with pneumonia/ COPD, a severe back injury, and a short bout with gastric cancer.  Calvin liked to help people whenever he could and loved working in trees.  He was also an avid animal lover, having had numerous […]
  • Caryl T. Morash - Caryl T. Morash, formerly of East Poultney, Vermont, died of old age in the company of her children at Golden View Healthcare Center in Meredith, NH at the age of 95. Caryl was born on February 23, 1929, in Evanston, Illinois. Her parents were Lt. Colonel Peter N. Martin and Hedwig (Hattie) Martin (Wiltgen). She […]
  • Jane Marie (Craig) Watrous - Jane Marie (Craig) Watrous, 90, of Hebron, NY, passed away peacefully at Glens Falls Hospital on October 11, 2024. Born on August 19, 1934, at the Craig farm in North Hebron, NY, she was the daughter of the late Archibald N. and Lillian (Fleming) Craig. A proud graduate of Granville High School and Albany Business […]
  • Alan V. Lloyd - Hebron – Alan V. Lloyd, 86, of Hebron, NY, passed away on October 12, 2024, at Glens Falls Hospital. He was born on May 31, 1938, in Granville, NY, to Marion and Hugh Lloyd. Alan graduated from Hartford Central School and went on to own and operate Lloydcrest Farm in Hebron, where he dedicated his […]
  • Ethel Natalie Tifft - Ethel Natalie Tifft of Granville, N.Y., joined her Lord in Heaven on October 4, 2024. Born December 1st, 1942, to Eva (Hurlburt) and Charles Holcomb of Granville, New York, she was called “Cubbie bear” by her older brother James and sister Eva. This name followed her into adulthood, as she was known as “aunt cub” […]
  • Barry P. Moore - Granville, NY – Barry P. Moore, age 86,  passed away at Glens Falls Hospital on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Barry was born in Granville on February 28, 1938,  the son of Harley and Frances (Schaffer) Moore. He was a 1956 graduate of Granville Central School. For a brief time, he worked at Sandy Hill Iron […]
  • Irene F. Demeur - Comstock:  Irene F. Demeur, 86, passed away on October 6, 2024, unexpectedly in the Glens Falls Nursing Center in Queensbury. She was born on February 26, 1938, in Albany NY. The daughter of the late Francis and Irene (Roney) Sill. Irene was employed in Albany as a private Secretary for the Supreme Court System. After […]
  • Noah J. Raymond Jr - Clemons:  Noah J. Raymond Jr., 91 passed away on October 1, 2024, at the slate Valley Nursing Center in Granville following a long illness. He was born on July 7, 1933, in Whitehall, the son of the late Noah J. and Violet (Gordon) Raymond. He was a self-employed mason, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. […]
  • Karlene Eva Allen - Pawlet, VT – Karlene Eva Allen, age 73, of Pawlet, Vermont died September 26, 2024, at Washington Center in Argyle, NY. She was born on July 18, 1951, in Granville, NY, the daughter of Lawrence J and Shirley (Corey) Gould at Emma Laing Stevens Hospital. Karlene lived in Pawlet all of her life and attended […]
  • 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 […]