Family celebrates two-year anniversary together

By Jaime Thomas Father’s Day can mean a lot to a man. But for Bill Walker, this Sunday marks his first as a father to not one, but four, new daughters. He and his wife, Nickie, both of whom are in their early thirties, adopted three of his nieces this past Christmas Eve, and he [...]

Granville Planned Parenthood to shut its doors

By Jaime Thomas The Granville Planned Parenthood on Quaker Street announced last week it will close its doors next month. “After careful evaluation, we have decided to close our Granville health center on July 3 at 7 p.m. This decision enables PPMH to focus on the continued upgrading of our other health centers, to ensure [...]

Watson to retire after 27 years

Whitehall Central School District Superintendent James Watson announced last week he plans to retire from the district he has overseen for nearly three decades. Watson, who is wrapping up his 27th year at the helm of the district, said he will remain on the job until his replacement can begin, likely in the fall. “This [...]

After delay LARAC releases funds for local concert series

Organizers of area concert series’ are breathing a sigh of relief after the New York State Council on the Arts made a partial disbursement of grant money that makes summer concert series’ possible in a number of local communities. Ellen Butz, executive director of the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council (LARAC) said NYSCA released last [...]

See what Vermont has to offer during Vermont Days

Vermont’s cultural and recreational attractions are rolling out the red carpet and inviting the public to experience everything the state has to offer and the best part—it won’t cost you anything. Dubbed Vermont Days, all state-owned historic sites, museums, and state parks will be open to the public—free of charge—June 8 and 9. This offer [...]

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The 2013 Penrhyn Engine and Hose Car Show Committee would like to thank all theirsponsors, participants and spectators for a successful Car Rally on June 8 in Middle Granville. Despite less than perfect weather, people brought out their cars.  The fire department served hot dogs and hamburgers; there were ground prizes donated by local vendors [...]

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Hebron looking at alternate Internet options

By Jaime Thomas Getting high-speed Internet in Hebron might not be as simple as officials previously thought. During a meeting Monday night, Town Supervisor Brian Campbell told the town board he recently met with a representative from PrimeLink, a telecommunications company, to give him an estimate. “I wanted a number. He came down and we [...]

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Katarina Thomas tries to elude Lauryn Zovistoski during the Powder Puff game last Thursday at Granville High School. The seniors beat the juniors 27-0 during this annual event.

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Graduation next week

As the district scrambles to finish out the school year between testing, field trips and various activities, the senior class anxiously awaits a moment they’ve been leading up to for 12 years: graduation. The ceremony is slated to take place next Friday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. in front of the high school on the [...]

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Connie Michaelsen Celebrating over 25 Years of Teaching Dance in Granville

By Todd Michaelsen My mother, Connie Michaelsen, has been teaching dance in Granville now for 26 years. She has shared her joy and passion with over 1,000 students in that time span.  In an era when “Mom and Pop” small businesses are vastly disappearing, she has grown her dance school nearly every year since her [...]

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Firemen’s Carnival starts tonight

It’s time for a parade, fireworks and three days of amusement at the Granville Hook and Ladder’s Firemen’s Carnival starting tonight. With 12 new rides for both adults and children, the option to purchase an unlimited wristband and various other attractions, the event will offer something for everyone. In addition to the rides, there will [...]

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Police: Watch out for scams

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Yet people, old and young alike, continue to fall for scams that promise an enticing prize—for a small price. Such is the case of a young Granville veteran in his late 20s who recently fell prey to a fast, online bank loan. The man, [...]

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Hampton town board: We aren’t anti-fire department

Members of the Hampton Town Board defended themselves last week against criticisms that they don’t support the community’s fire department. Frustrated by allegations that the town was running an “anti-fire department campaign,” officials reiterated their support last week for the Hampton Volunteer Fire Company, but continue to contend they can’t afford the organization’s contract demands [...]

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Thursday June 13   Farmers’ Market CASTLETON The Castleton Farmer’s Market, next to Citizens Bank on Main Street in Castleton [...]

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­ Thursday June 6   ArtsFest Weekend SARATOGA SPRINGS ArtsFest Weekend will begin on Thursday, June 6, at The Arts [...]

Another arrest made in connection to shooting

A woman whose home was riddled with bullets in what police have characterized as a drug-related shooting was arrested last [...]

Lynda T. Freeman, 94

Lynda T. Freeman, 94, a life-long resident of Whitehall, N.Y., passed away on May 30, 2013 at The Eddy Village [...]

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