By Jaime Thomas Blue skies and hot sun created a picture perfect day for the Little League parade on Sunday. A large crowd lined the route from Main Street down to Richards Memorial Park to watch the colorful procession of teams. Once the large group had gathered at a Little League field at the far [...]
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Little League Weekend kicks off season
By Jaime Thomas Practices have started and the new fields are almost finished — this weekend will officially kick off little league season in Granville. Little League Weekend this May 4 and 5 will be filled with all the usual activities, from a fundraising coin drop to a vibrant parade. The kids will show off [...]
A total loss: Fire leaves hole on Main Street
By Jaime Thomas A fire destroyed two buildings on Main Street in Granville early Monday morning. Local firefighters responded to a call at 3:50 a.m. for a fire in a trash receptacle. Upon further investigation, however, they realized a structure fire was in progress in two buildings, All In One Exchange pawn shop and the [...]
Vets, committee honored
By Jaime Thomas Residents came out to honor those who have served our country and to enjoy unseasonably warm weather on Veterans Day. Old and young alike enjoyed a parade down Main Street that ended in Veterans Park. Among other groups there were Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, a marching band and veterans marching in the [...]
Autumn Leaves Car Show Sept. 10
Denise Davies is hoping to see more than 200 show vehicles pulling into the Granville Elementary School parking lot for Sunday’s 26th annual Autumn Leaves Car Show, but she’s quick to point out that the Granville Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event will have more than just cars and trucks. “Glens Falls Hospital is going to be [...]
Little League President sought
President and concession manager sought The Little League board of directors is looking for a new president. Tim Thomas, who has served for the past two years has stepped down. “He did an excellent job,” said board member Kathy Juckett. “He did more than the job entailed.” It was a sentiment echoed by other board [...]
Garden Club gives beautification awards
By Bill Toscano The Slate Valley Garden Club’s annual Beautification Awards keep getting bigger and bigger. “It’s great to see so many people here,” project coordinator Nancy Williams said to the more than 50 people at the annual awards luncheon Aug. 1 at the Slate Valley Museum. “We have so many wonderful yards and [...]
Village: Good news on insurance front
After weeks of battling with Granville Village insurer, Trident, regarding claims tied to the devastation wrought by Tropical Storm Irene, village clerk treasurer Rick Roberts said he’s finally getting some good news. During a conference call Friday, Nov. 4 village officials spoke with representatives from Trident who agreed to pay the major portion of claims [...]
Garden Club recognizes village properties
Village properties recognized The Slate Valley Garden Club hosted a tea Aug. 3 to say thank you to residents of the Village of Granville who go above and beyond when it comes to making their properties look attractive through the use of plants. Six properties were recognized by the club and presented with a slate [...]
Autumn Leaves turn silver (anniversary)
It is the annual event for area car enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a nicely shaped fender as the 25th Autumn Leaves Car Show returns to Granville Sunday Sept. 25. For one quarter of a century auto enthusiasts have been gathering on a (hopefully) sunny and warm fall day to admire everything there is to [...]
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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 [...]