A local man faces multiple charges after he allegedly threatened another man with a knife and drove drunk with a car full of young children. Gregory G. Matteson, 28, of South Williams Street, was arrested Saturday and charged with second degree menacing and driving while intoxicated, both misdemeanors. He was also charged with felony aggravated [...]
Men charged with arson
A pair of young men was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a small shed earlier this year. Matthew Morrison, 21, of Broadway, and Dominic S. Gregory, 16, of Rock Avenue, were charged with fifth degree arson, a misdemeanor, following a lengthy investigation by Whitehall Police. On Aug. 1, Whitehall Police, along with the Whitehall [...]
Woman charged with assault
A Whitehall woman was arrested last week for allegedly assaulting another woman. Heather J. Plude, 20, of Wheeler Avenue, was charged with third-degree assault, a misdemeanor. Following the investigation of a reported domestic dispute, police arrested Plude for striking another person and causing physical injury. She was arraigned in village court and released to appear [...]
Comstock man arrested
A Comstock man was arrested Saturday following a disturbance at a village home from which he was barred. Police arrested Daniel Valastro, 21, after responding to a reported disturbance at a Queen Street home. Valastro was found at the home despite an order of protection which restricted him from being there. He was arrested and [...]
Gunfire in arguement leads to charges
A local man was arrested last Thursday after he allegedly fired a shot from a handgun following an argument with subjects inside his home. Charles P. Kendall, 42, of Whitehall, is accused of firing a round from a handgun into a floor in the house. According to witnesses, Kendall became upset with some people at [...]







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 [...]