The Whitehall boys basketball team fell to previously winless Hadley Luzerne 62-55 last Tuesday. The Eagles picked up their first win of the season by outscoring the Railroaders 18-6 in the first quarter. Matt Hay led four players in double figures, scoring 17 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, Jesse DeMarsh netted 15, Caliber Bolt had [...]
Skene Manor hosting basket party
The Skene Manor will host its annual Basket Raffle on Sunday, Nov. 26 at the Whitehall High School. Organizers are asking for the help of local residents to make this year’s event a success. Residents are asked to donate themed baskets, cookies and sandwiches for the basket party. Ready-made baskets will be available for anyone [...]
Legion to host Halloween Party
Halloween may not be until the end of the month but the celebration begins this weekend in Whitehall. The American Legion Auxiliary is hosting their Annual Halloween party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the post on Main Street in Whitehall. The party will feature a number of Halloween-themed activities, including [...]
Curtis Lumber hosting Bake Sale/Basket Raffle
Curtis Lumber Granville has announced its fifth annual Bake Sale/Basket Raffle. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The drawing will be held on Monday, Dec. 6. The bake sale will take place on Friday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. New this year, Curtis Lumber has invited Santa Claus to come [...]
House of Angels hosting Christmas Caroling party
On Saturday, Dec. 11, the public is invited to a Christmas Caroling party at the House of Angels, the outdoor sanctuary for prayer and healing on Route 31, about 2-1/2 miles north of Granville, and about 5 miles south of Poultney. Two groups will be on hand to lead attendees in group caroling and to [...]
Benson hosting two special events
The community of Benson has not one, but two special events scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 20. On Saturday, Nov. 20, the Benson First Response will hold their annual Craft Fair at the Benson Village School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of handcrafted and homemade goods will be available for purchase, [...]
Wells hosting Giant Teacup Auction
The Ladies Aid of the United Methodist Church in Wells is getting ready to hold a Giant Teacup Auction on Friday, Nov. 19, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Modern Woodmen Hall on Route 30. More than 400 items will be available, including three tables of great home-baked foods.







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 [...]