By Jaime Thomas After all the preparations and a significant snowfall, the sap is flowing and it’s time for Maple Fest. For about two decades, the Poultney Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the event, and this year there will be no shortage of maple-themed things to do. “It’s going to be excellent; it’s a spring [...]
Maple Weekend offers sweet activities
By Jaime Thomas The trees are tapped, and the maple is flowing just in time for New York’s two consecutive maple weekends. More than 100 maple producers throughout the state will be participating in the festivities, including seven in Washington County on March 16, 17, 23 and 24. Most farms will offer tours, demonstrations and [...]
Kids Festival on Oct. 27
When Paul Shepherd became pastor of Grace Baptist Church this summer he talked about how he wanted the church to become a more involved part of the community. This weekend, Shepherd is inviting the community to the church for a few hours of family friendly entertainment. The church will host a community “Kidz Fall Festival” [...]
Making Strides event kicks off fundraising
The 10th annual Washington County Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event is scheduled to kick off at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, at Salem Central School. Come and enjoy a beautiful autumn walk on scenic back roads, while raising funds and awareness for breast cancer. “Bank Night” will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3, [...]
Hooks’ host summer favorite
The Granville Fireman’s Carnival will provide evenings of old fashioned summer fun starting June 16 at 6 p.m. and continues through Saturday, June 18. The final night of the carnival features an evening parade through the streets of the village, live music and ends with a fireworks show. “We’re hoping everyone will come out and [...]
Fireman’s Carnival starts June 16
The third year of the reincarnation of the Granville Fireman’s Carnival starts June 16 at 6 p.m. and continues through Saturday, June 18. The summer fireman’s carnival was brought back by the Hook & Ladder Company in 2009 after the joint carnival with all of the fire companies in the village halted in 2007. [...]
Pantry awareness week a success
Once again, the community showed its support for those in need. Through the Food Pantry Awareness Week, the community of Whitehall provided thousands of food items and almost as many dollars to the Whitehall Ecumenical Community Food Pantry through a number of events, ranging from a school food drive to the second Nunziata Brothers concert [...]







