By Jaime Thomas It’s hard to maintain order in a court when everyone from the defendants to the judge is overwhelmed by stifling heat. While this has previously been the case in Hebron, new funds will soon bring improvement. Court Clerk Virginia Curran recently received notification from New York state that her grant application was [...]
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Bedlam Corners general store rises from the ashes
By Jaime Thomas After months of work through the winter, Virginia Curran is nearly ready to open the newly renovated Bedlam Corners general store in West Hebron. Curran purchased the store, which was severely damaged in a fire more than two years ago, in August and has been rebuilding it ever since. She had repainted [...]
Bedlam Corners to reopen
By Jaime Thomas The day after she bought the remains of the Bedlam Corners general store in August, Virginia Curran started renovating it. Since then, she has spent a lot of time reinforcing the structure in West Hebron, which burned down nearly two years ago from a chimney fire. “It took 10 dumpster loads to [...]
Auditorium work to begin 2nd phase: Officals hopeful work will be done in time for graduation
The second phase of a two-phase construction project that will result in the complete renovation of the Whitehall High School auditorium is expected to begin as soon as this week and officials remain hopeful that graduation ceremonies will not be affected. The Whitehall Board of Education approved several bids Monday night and Superintendent James Watson [...]
Floor Plan
Floor fix expected to go quickly A quick glance inside the Granville High School gymnasium at the beginning of last week might have been confusing. Rather than a basketball court and gym floor, the sight greeting anyone opening the doors looked more like preparations for installing a swimming pool than repairs for the infamous [...]
In memory of Elaine Curran
When I first met Elaine I was dating her daughter and in that first conversation with her something very special was happening. It was like a bell ringing. I had no idea but I knew it was good. Several years later I was at Castleton State’s library working on something I was writing. When I [...]
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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 [...]