The local arm of a charitable effort that raised several thousand dollars for people in need is poised to help even more people this year. Bell ringers for the annual Salvation Army red kettle campaign will soon be out again in Whitehall and Granville, “Doing the Most Good.” Last year’s bell-ringing campaign, which was the [...]
Smith Street fire under investigation
A fire that occurred on Smith Street early Sunday morning was under investigation by Washington County Fire Investigators earlier this week. Officials said accidental or natural causes were not noted at the fire that heavily damaged a garage at 9 Smith Street. Members of the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Company were dispatched to the scene around [...]
Police Blotter
Nov. 28 7:49 p.m. Police took statements regarding a burglary on Second Avenue. The matter is currently under investigation. 9:11 p.m. Two residents were arrested following a domestic incident on Elizabeth Street. Leanne Round, 32, of Whitehall was arrested and charged with harassment in the second degree. She was arraigned and released on [...]
Arrest leads to 10 charges against illegal immigrant
By Derek Liebig A long night on the town could lead to a long trip home for an illegal immigrant accused of trying to bribe police officers after he was stopped for a motor vehicle accident and found to be drunk early Sunday morning. Jairo Figeroa, 22, who lives on Maple Street, was charged with [...]






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 [...]