Tag Archives: Castleton Vt

Granville Troop 44 staying busy

Though they have a couple of years to go, the Granville Boy Scouts of Troop 44 are well on their way to becoming Eagle Scouts. The troop, which has been sponsored by the Rotary Club since 1936, is currently being led by Scoutmaster Norm Brown and Committee Chairman Cy Bresset, as well as several assistant [...]

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Sandy may cast doubt on school budget

By Jaime Thomas Though Hurricane Sandy didn’t hit Granville physically, it may still hurt the school district. Mark Bessen told Board of Education members how the storm might make things difficult for them in the next fiscal year at a meeting Monday night. “The state’s going to be focusing a lot of attention on repairing [...]

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Benefits planned for local man with cancer

Friend and family members of Granville resident John Groesbeck are seeking financial help for the 46-year-old self-employed man, who discovered less than two months ago that he has a form of brain cancer. There is a basket party scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Castleton, Vt., American Legion post. Viewing will begin at 11:30 [...]

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Men arrested for scrap theft from railroad

  Two Vermont men were arrested last week for allegedly trying to steal scrap metal on railroad property. Thomas L. Martin, 27, of Fair Haven, Vt., and Andrew W. Spanos, 25, of Castleton, Vt., were each charged with petit larceny, a misdemeanor, and trespassing, a violation. Police received a report Wednesday of two subjects trespassing [...]

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Maynard “Bud” Beebe, 84

Maynard “Bid” Beebe, 84   Maynard “Bud” Beebe passed away on December 15, 2011 at the Indian River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Bud was born on June 28, 1927 in Hebron, New York the son of the late Maynard and Lucy (Loveland) Beebe. Bud was a veteran of World War II and a member of [...]

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Lorena M. Holcomb, 90

Lorena M. Holcomb passed away at The Orchard Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Lorena was born on March 4, 1921 in Granville, the daughter of Lawrence and Zoa (Smith) Hoyt. Lorena was a long time member of the Truthville Baptist Church. When the Truthville Christian Academy was first organized she worked [...]

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Making a Federal case of it? No word yet

Washington County District Attorney Kevin Kortright said the couple arrested in Castleton accused of striking five area banks on both sides of the state border over an eight week period will remain in Vermont custody for some time but their fate afterwards in somewhat murky. Kortright said he had not yet spoken with Federal authorities [...]

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Emerson E. Cook, 62

Emerson E. Cook, age 62, passed away at the Albany Stratton VA Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. Emerson was born on July 31, 1949, in Granville, the son of Emerson and Alice (Benway) Cook. Emerson had retired from Hubbarton Forge in Castleton, Vt. Emerson loved to spend his spare time hunting and fishing. Emerson [...]

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Darlene E. (Tracey) Wade, 71

Whitehall, N.Y. Darlene E. (Tracey) Wade, 71, of Whitehall, N.Y., passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at The Orchard Nursing Home in Granville, N.Y. She was born October 25, 1939 in Hydeville, VT, the daughter of the late Merrill and Maude (Duffany) Tracey. Darlene was the loving wife of Alfred Wade, Sr. of 52 [...]

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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 [...]

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Rec. Center offering summer programs for children

Tomorrow marks the official start of summer vacation for Whitehall-area youth, and kids looking for a way to fill their [...]

Board of Ed. recognizes top students

The Whitehall Board of Education took a few moments to honor the district’s top students during Monday’s monthly meeting. Board [...]

Two arrested in local shooting

Two New York City men were arrested Friday in connection with an April 11 armed robbery at the Hampton Hotel [...]

Town to charge businesses, out-of-towners for use of park

Businesses and out-of-towners will be charged a nominal fee to host events at the Skenesborough Waterfront Community Park. The town [...]

59 to graduate from WHS

For a few dozen young adults, Friday evening will serve as a rite of passage, one they’ve worked 12 years [...]

Students conduct own verison of Mythbusters

If you eat a piece of food that’s been on the floor less than five seconds, can you avoid ingesting [...]

Longtime teachers recognized

The Board of Education bid a fond farewell Monday night to a half dozen longtime teachers. Daniel Mulholland, Karen Devendorf, [...]

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. [...]

Sunny weather for parade and carnival

Hicks appoints new historian

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

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