Hanford N. “Hamp” Austin died Jan. 1, 2012, at the age of 90. Helene M. McLaughlin, 78, a former resident of Fourth Avenue, passed away on Jan.7, 2012. Father William Esmond, 88, of Ledge View Village, Lake George, entered into eternal life on Jan. 15, 2012. Marilyn E. Gordon, 79, of State [...]
Raceville crash injures four
By Randal Smathers Four people were taken to area hospitals following a head-on collision on Route 22A near Raceville Road in Middle Granville on Monday afternoon. A midsize 2010 Chevrolet SUV headed southbound and a northbound 2004 Ford Focus sedan met in the corner between Raceville and Butler roads at about 1:50 p.m., with [...]
Marion V. Holcomb, 95
Marion V. Holcomb, 95, formerly of Whitehall, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam. Born on April 19, 1916, in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Jerome and Harriet “Hattie” (Harvey) Granger. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens, embroidering, crocheting and knitting. Besides her parents, [...]
Daniel Brill, 44
Daniel Thomas Brill of Wells, Vermont, 44, passed away at home with his family at his side on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. He was born on May 4, 1967, and grew up in Wingdale, NY. He was a graduate of Dover High School. After settling in Vermont, Daniel married the love of his life Lisa [...]
It’s time for Math-a-thon
It’s Math-a-thon time of the year! Granville Elementary School students recently gathered in an assembly to learn how they can sharpen their math skills and help very sick children. More than 54 percent of the students at GES have chosen to participate in this fundraiser. GES is no stranger to this program. Students and teachers [...]
Frances Raila Sufnarski, 91
Frances Raila Sufnarski, age 91, passed away on Sept. 20, 2010, at Indian River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. Fran was born on Sept. 5, 1929, in Amsterdam, the daughter of William and Veronica (Milauskas) Raila. Fran attended St. Casimir’s Grade School and graduated from William Lynch High School in 1947. Fran [...]
Edgar W. Haskins
Edgar W. Haskins passed away on May 6, 2009, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham, Wash., following a short illness. Edgar was born on Oct. 6, 1941, in Pawlet, Vt., the son of Edgar F. and the late Alice Haskin. Edgar attended elementary school in Pawlet, and attended high school in Granville, N.Y., [...]
Marlene M. Currier
Marlene M. Currier of Clifton Park passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, with her loving family at her side. Born on July 24, 1940 in Aachen, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Johann and Luisi ( Breuer) Krott. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her [...]
Helen F. “Peg” Ely
Helen F. “Peg” Ely passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at St. Peter’s Hospital, Hospice Unit. Helen was born on March 24, 1922 in Belcher, NY the daughter of Bert and Eunice (Bain) Wilson.Peg owned and operated her own beauty salon in Cohoes prior to returning to Granville. While in Granville she had been [...]






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 [...]