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Scott never forgot community’s kindness

Ed Scott’s passion for his hometown was fostered during his formative years and born from the tragic death of his father. When Scott was only five years old, he lost his father, Anthony J. Scott in a railroad accident. One of nine children, Scott leaned on his family and the community for support. During this [...]

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Adrian “Adie” Casey 70

Adrian “Adie” Casey, 70, died Sunday Jan 9, 2011, at Glens Falls Hospital following a long illness. Adie was born March 29, 1940, in Bennington, Vt., to Floyd and Clara (Tobin) Casey. He was a lifelong resident of Granville. He was a graduate of Granville High School. He was employed for the Granville Central School [...]

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Alexandra “Elsie” (Menuk) Hansen, 87

Mrs. Alexandra “Elsie” (Menuk) Hansen, 87, passed away and went to Heaven on Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at her home in Orwell, Vt. She was known as “Elsie” to everyone who knew her. Elsie was born Jan. 19, 1923, in Bethany, Conn., the daughter of the late Peter and Sophia (Milhalik) Menuk. She was married to [...]

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Jean E. Martin, 66

Jean E. Martin, age 66, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at the Glens Falls Hospital. Jean was born on April 3, 1944, in Whitehall, the daughter of Lawrence D. and Lorena (Hoyt) Holcomb. Jean was a kind and loving person. She was constantly concerned about other people and their well-being. Most recently she [...]

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Jennie A. Blasko, 80

Jennie A. Blasko, 80, formerly of Whitehall, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010, at the home of her daughter, Linda M. Blasko-Steves of South Glens Falls, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 11, 1929, in Brooklyn, the daughter of Leonardo and Francesco (Di Coro) Marinello. She was united in marriage [...]

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Alice Howe Smith, 66

Alice Howe Smith died on Aug. 22, 2009, after a hard battle with diabetes and heart issues.  She was 66 years old. She was at home with her family around her. Alice was the daughter of Edith Call Howe and Charles Howe, both deceased, of Wells, Vt.  Alice attended Wells Elementary School and graduated from [...]

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Raymond L. (Smokey) McGraw

Raymond L. “Smokey” McGraw, age 75, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Rutland Regional (Vt.) Medical Center. He was born on April 10, 1934, in West Pawlet, Vt., the son of William and Gertrude (Dennison) McGraw. Smokey joined the U.S. Army in 1954. He was employed at the Brandon (Vt.) Training School, and retired [...]

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Lawrence M. Jones, 91

South Granville, NY Lawrence M. Jones passed away Feb. 15, 2009 in the comfort of his family.   Larry was born on May 8, 1917 in West Pawlet, Vt., the son of John and Margaret (Morehouse) Jones.   Out of school, Larry went to work for the Hebron Town Highway Department. He then found employment [...]

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Michael A. Rovelli

Michael A. Rovelli, 79, of Whitehall passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 8 surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 23, 1929 in Whitehall N.Y., the son of Pasquale and Pauline (DiNucci) Rovelli. Mr. Rovelli attended Whitehall High School, graduating in the class of 1946 He was a communicant of Our [...]

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Carol A. VanGuilder, 66

  Carol A. VanGuilder, 66, passed away on Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, at her home on County Route 21, following a long illness.   Born on December 29, 1940 in Granville, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. Sr.  And Dorothy (Monroe) Matteson. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by two brothers, Edward [...]

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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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