While one train has left the station, another will soon be arriving to help out those in need during this holiday season. As the CP Rail Holiday Train helped out the Whitehall Ecumenical Community Food Pantry, the D&H Railroad/Marine Corps Toys for Tots Train will arrive in Whitehall on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 11:15 a.m. [...]
Boy Scouts annual food drive
Boy Scout Troop 83 (sponsored by American Legion Post 83) is having its annual food collection on Dec. 4. Food collection bags will be dropped off on Nov. 27 by the scouts and will be picked up on Dec. 4 in the morning by 10 a.m. People are asked to contribute to the local food pantry by [...]
Santa Coming To Town Friday Dec. 3
The Granville area will begin ringing in the holiday season with the lighting of the village Christmas tree Friday, Dec. 3. The annual celebration of the season will kick off at 6 p.m. in Veterans Park in the village. Holiday music will fill the air and cocoa and cookies will be brought to the [...]
Toys 4 Tots deadline approaching
The Toys for Tots program is intended for needy children ages newborn to 12. It is run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and managed locally by American Legion Post 83. The program aims to provide at least one toy for needy children. The Marine Corps Reserve, through donations and the cooperation of the Canadian [...]
Marvin A. Brooks, 81
Marvin A. Brooks, 81, of Neddo Street passed away on Friday, Nov., 19, 2010, at Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. Born on Sept. 11, 1929, in Whitehall, he was the son of the late John H. and Alice (Hale) Brooks. Marvin was a graduate of Whitehall High School. He joined the [...]
Toys For Tots seeks help
The Toys for Tots program is intended for needy children ages newborn to 12. It is run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and managed locally by American Legion Post 83. The program aims to provide at least one toy for needy children. The Marine Corps Reserve, through donations and the cooperation of the Canadian [...]
Whitehall to honor veterans
Whitehall will pause to honor those who have given their time in the service of their country. The annual Veterans Day Service, conducted by the Whitehall American Legion Post 83, will be held at Riverside Park on Main Street on Veteranv Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. “We will conduct Veterans Day Ceremonies on [...]
Stanley O. Murray, 60
Stanley O. Murray, age 60, of Poultney, Vt., died unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at his residence. Stan was born on July 8, 1950, in Rutland, Vt., the son of Lyle and Velma (Wissell) Murray Sr. Stan was a self-employed master plumber. He was a member of the Castleton American Legion Post 50, a member [...]
David D. Tracy, 96
David D. Tracy, 96, of Pike Brook Road, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. Born on May 11, 1914, in Clemons, he was the son of the late Fred W. Tracy and Hattie (Chaplan) Tracy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the European Theatre during World [...]








VPR commentator entertains at Slate Valley Museum
By Jaime Thomas About 75 people gathered at the Slate Valley Museum Thursday evening to listen to Vermont Public Radio [...]