More experienced bowlers eye success With a season’s experience tacked onto what was a youthful team last season Granville bowling head coach Cathy Kilby expects to see a competitive squad when stacked up against the rest of the Wasaren League. “If we’re luck, between what we kept and what they’re losing, we can do [...]
No competition in Granville election
Voting the Republican line can catch every candidate for office in Granville Nov. 8 as Election Day becomes appointment day for elected officials without opponents in area races. In Granville, none of the seven races taking place features an opponent. Supervisor Matt Hicks has no opposite number when he seeks his first full term after [...]
Few local races Nov. 8
Voters across the north Country have little homework to do this election season as only a handful of contests come down to a decision. Comparing notes on candidates involved in an actual race involves a short list, including the county treasurer, a highway superintendent race and one race for a town board seat in the [...]
Robert Martelle, 76
Robert (Mike) Martelle passed away peacefully Oct. 12, 2011 at home where he resided with his sister Shirley and her husband Clarence Gould, Sr., after a battle with lung cancer. Robert was born September 30, 1935 in Wells, Vt., the son Frederick and Harriet (Whitney) Martelle. He attended schools in Wells, Vt. He was employed [...]
Robert (Mike) Martelle, 76
Robert (Mike) Martelle passed away peacefully October 12, 2011 at home where he resided with his sister Shirley and her husband Clarence Gould, Sr., after a battle with lung cancer. Robert was born September 30, 1935 in Wells, Vermont, the son Frederick and Harriet (Whitney) Martelle. He attended schools in Wells, Vt. He was employed [...]
I do, I do
Same-sex couples said “I do” all over New York beginning at midnight Sunday, but there was no call for ceremonies in the local area. In fact, there was a single ceremony done in all of Washington County. That was in Argyle, where Town Clerk Gianna Cross opened her office for three hours and issued one [...]
Town Board thanks Tatko
For stepping into a tough spot at an important time, Beverly Tatko was recognized at the last regular meeting of the Granville Town Board for 2010. The outgoing interim supervisor, who filled in following the death of Rodger Hurley, Tatko was recognized for her efforts at the town and county levels. The tradition for outgoing [...]
Battle of the Bands 2010
Battle bits – The third installment of the Granville FFA Battle of the Bands went off without a hitch Dec. 4, packing the high school auditorium to capacity. The annual evening of skits, lip synching and live music raises funds for FFA chapter activities during the school year. L. Sady, Cassie Goodspeed and S. Morris [...]
Florence Ruth Martelle, 88
Florence Ruth Martelle, age 88, passed away at Mt. View Center in Rutland, Vt., on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010. Florence was born on July 20, 1924, in Arlington, Vt. She was employed for more than 20 years at Telescope Casual Furniture in Granville. Florence was a very kind and loving person, who enjoyed helping others [...]







