By Jaime Thomas Neighborhood Bar Opens on Main Street New life has been breathed into Granville’s oldest working bar as new owners have renovated and reopened the Riverside Pub on Main Street. “I want to bring the old Granville into the new,” said co-owner Richard Schulz. “I’m trying to keep the history of Granville.” [...]
Village declares Beautification Day
To coin a phrase: every day is beautiful, in its own way. Perhaps the most beautiful will be August 3 or as the Granville Village Board recently declared it – Granville Beautification Day. The declaration, made at the July 11 meeting, recognizes the efforts of the Slate Valley Garden Club to keep up the appearance [...]
New ‘Welcome to Whitehall’ sign makes it debut
By Derek Liebig Commuters entering Whitehall from the south on Route 4 will receive a colorful new welcome. Over a dozen representatives from local businesses and organizations gathered Friday afternoon to unveil a new “Welcome to Whitehall.” Located at the Ross Chevrolet lot on the northbound side of Route 4 as you enter the village [...]
Tractor Supply plans thrill local officials
The announcement that a major retailer has firm plans to locate within the village of Granville was met by excitement from local officials as news of the arrival of a Tractor Supply Co. store became official Friday. Mayor Jay Niles said he was happy to finally see the plans laid out on the village [...]
Sunday a day to celebrate cars
Annual auto show Aug. 26 For area car buffs, the big day is Sunday, Sept. 26, as the 24th annual Autumn Leaves Car Show returns to Granville. Admission is $3 per person with children under 15 free. Show car entries are $15 each and include two admissions to the show. Registration for vehicles begins at [...]
Economic recovery on horizon
Confidence key to economic recovery There is light at the end of the tunnel for the national economy, according to Granville Area Chamber of Commerce President and Citizen’s Bank branch manager Harry Haldt, although it remains to be seen how long the recession will last.






