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Fair opens tonight

The Washington County Fair’s gates open at 5 tonight, and the featured event is a Demolition Derby. The fair runs through Sunday, Aug. 26. Smokey Greene performs at 6 and 8 tonight (Monday). The giant pumpkin contest at 5:30 p.m., and a demolition derby at 6 p.m. General admission to the fair is $10 each [...]

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Edgar F. Haskins, 93

Edgar Forrest Haskins, age 93, died early Tuesday morning, July 24, at the Rutland Regional Medical Center, following a couple years of declining health. He was born on Jan. 16, 1919, in Pawlet, Vt., the son of Edgar L. and Mary (Licence) Haskins. Edgar started and operated Haskins Propane and Appliances in Pawlet for many [...]

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Ida R. Bresett, 74

MACOMB — Ida Rose Hutton Bresett, 74, of Macomb, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7, at her home under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley. The funeral service was at Brasie Corners Presbyterian Church with burial following at the Pleasant Lake Cemetery. Ida was born on Jan. 9, 1938, in Gouverneur to [...]

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Walter Doll Jr.

Walter Doll Jr., son of the late Walter Doll Sr. and Eva Doll died on June 29, 2012 at Westerly Hospital in Westerly, RI. He made his home in Central Beach, Quonochontaug, RI. Walt was born at the home of his legendary grandfather, Everett Barns, in Westerly, RI. He was raised in Granville, where his [...]

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Edith F. Ballard, 87

HAMPTON — Edith F. Ballard, 87, of Ballard Road, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, Vt. Born on Feb. 2, 1925, in Whitehall, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Catherine (Rock) Hilder. She enjoyed reading, baking, arts and crafts, crocheting and also enjoyed [...]

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Helen N. LaRue, 93

RUTLAND, VT – Helen N. LaRue, age 93, passed away on May 29, 2012, at Rutland Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Rutland. Helen was born on June 22, 1918 in Starksboro, Vt., the daughter of Nathan and Jennie (Brown) Morrill. Helen enjoyed working with her hands. She loved to knit and crochet, but also enjoyed time [...]

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Russell P. Panoushek Jr., 48

HAMPTON — Russell Palmer Panoushek Jr., age 48, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Russell was born on June 11, 1963, in Granville, the son of Russell Panoushek Sr. and the late Judith (Ballard) Panoushek. Russell was employed at Newmont Slate in Pawlet, Vt. He was into 4x4s [...]

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Theresa Pauquette, 84

GRANVILLE – Theresa Pauquette passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2012, in Glens Falls Hospital. Theresa was born on April 28, 1928, in Hampton, N.Y., the daughter of the late Ludrick and Florence (Romanofski) Zovistaski Theresa was a loving wife and mother. Her family meant the world to her. She was very conscious about keeping [...]

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Clarence J. Watters Jr., 98

Clarence J. Watters Jr., 98, died Nov. 10, 2011, at the Fletcher-Allen Hospital in Burlington, Vt. Born Oct. 28, 1913, the son of Clarence St. and Sara Watters in West Pawlet, Vt., where he grew up and pitched on high school and town baseball teams. Clarence attended the University of Vermont (Class of ’37) majoring [...]

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Herbert R. Sady Sr., 79

HAMPTON — Herbert R. Sady, Sr., age 79, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012, at Glens Falls Hospital. Herb was born on Sept. 3, 1932 in Leicester, Vt., the son of the late Felix and Leona (Beaumont) Sady. Herb was an over-the-road trucker most of his life. This occupation allowed him to travel extensively [...]

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Vegas Gold trumps Gold

By Jaime Thomas Just when everyone in Granville thought the debate about school colors was over and done with, it [...]

Crews respond to electrical fire at The Orchard

By Jaime Thomas Area firefighters responded to an early morning fire at The Orchard Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre Tuesday morning. [...]

Granville to graduate 111

By Jaime Thomas It’s the moment Granville seniors have been getting ready for 12 years—graduation is now around the corner. [...]

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Hicks appoints new historian

By Jaime Thomas An opening for a town historian in Granville came at a perfect time for Lee Tugas. Tugas, [...]

County plans to sell Hartford landfill property

By Jaime Thomas Ending a 20-year ordeal between the town of Hartford and Washington County, the nearly 500 acres slated [...]

Thousands expected at mud-bogging event

By Jaime Thomas Thousands of oversized vehicles are expected to descend upon Whitehall this weekend as part of the Mettowee [...]

Investigation of Attempted Murder and Homicide in Danby, Vt.

A 2003 Granville graduate and former Granville resident was killed during an incident in Danby, Vt., on Sunday. After investigating, [...]

Granville Scholarship Recipient is ‘Freed’ Up to Learn

Granville, N.Y., native Sydney Dunham doesn’t know what to expect when she arrives at SUNY Plattsburgh as a freshman next [...]

GMFCU to open new location

By Jaime Thomas Great Meadow Federal Credit Union confirmed plans Thursday to open up a new, expanded office in Granville [...]

Donnelly announces resignation, will pursue work in China

By Jaime Thomas Jim Donnelly, Granville’s junior/senior high school principal, is resigning at the end of this summer in order [...]

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