By Krystle S. Morey Granville town highway superintendent Eric Towne thanked Mother Nature last weekend for helping to clear a problem beaver dam. The dam had plugged a water pipe, causing flooding on parts of Cross and Butler roads, and several hundred acres of private property with some 10 feet of water. “Mother Nature took […]
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Halloween happenings throughout the area
Halloween happenings abound throughout the region, with plenty of hair-raising, terrifying, horrifying events for those who like the thrill of this mystical time of the year. Trick or treat? It’s time to adorn costumes, whether they are outlandish, simplistic, or whatever. Do you want to frighten others, or are you living out a dream of […]
Head Start gets delayed start
By Krystle S. Morey Following a few delays with upgrades to its new space, Head Start is now fully operational at Mary J. Tanner School. On Tuesday, 34 Head Start students attended school at its new Middle Granville location. “It’s a great space,” said Linda Daigle, Head Start coordinator. Head Start hoped to start school […]
Zombie walk, party in Granville Friday
The night air is getting chillier and Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s time for the Pember Library and Museum and the Slate Valley Museum’s annual Halloween-themed First Friday events. The museums are teaming up again to host their Fifth Annual Halloween Party and Zombie Walk on Oct. 5 from 7 to […]
Autumn Leaves Car Show Sept. 30
By Krystle S. Morey Get ready to hear those engines roar! Granville will be a hot spot for hot rods this Sunday as more than 200 cars travel to the village for the 32nd annual Autumn Leaves Car Show. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. on Sept. 30 at the Granville Little League Field. […]
Free piles causing headache for code enforcement
By Krystle S. Morey Tires, dressers, televisions, books and more have found their way out to curbs and Granville code enforcement officer Curtis Pedone said, “It’s becoming an issue.” “A lot of people are putting lawn furniture and stuff out by the curb for free to get rid of,” Pedone said. “…anything they don’t want. […]
Bomb squad called to Granville village
By Krystle S. Morey Mettowee Street was abuzz with law enforcement activity Sunday afternoon. “They found a grenade,” said Granville Police Chief Ernie Bassett. A Queensbury man, who was working to clean items out of the home, located the weapon and called Granville police. Officer Keith Seebode took the call. “I advised the caller to […]
Safety officers take to school hallways
By Krystle S. Morey and Matthew Saari A new school year has begun, and with it comes a new round of measures to keep kids safe. Amidst a time when schools and law enforcement officials must be cognizant of threats including school shootings, given recent incidences in Parkland, Florida and even closer to home […]
Sasquatch Calling Festival returns Sept. 29
By Matthew Saari The hills and vales of the bucolic Whitehall countryside will be resonating with the deep, sonorous calls of Bigfoot next weekend. The third annual Sasquatch Calling Festival is set to kick off at 10 a.m. in the Skenesborough Park in Whitehall. There is no cost to attend. “I’m shocked at how many […]
Manchester Wood closes Sunday
By Krystle S. Morey This is Manchester Wood’s “official” last week of business. Its last day is set for Sunday, Sept. 16. Since the Granville business announced its closing about two months ago, company officials have remained mum with the media – declining to confirm a closing date, status of employees or the manufacturing plant. […]
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