Assembly Minority Leader Pro Tem Tony Jordan (R,C,I-Jackson) is pleased to announce that the RecruitNY program will take place again at volunteer fire departments throughout the state Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. Volunteer fire departments will be opening their doors to educate the public about becoming a volunteer first responder. This is done [...]
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Outdoors in Whitehall with Gene Terry
It’s been awhile since I wrote my last column. I won’t bore you with all of this year’s hunting and fishing rules and regulations as by now most of you have gotten next year’s license and all the regulations that go with it. It was first stated that there would be youth big game weekend [...]
Election season arrives with primary voting
By Bill Toscano On the local level, this election season is a quiet one, but Granville area residents will be choosing new state and federal legislators, as well as voting for president. There is a Republican primary for town justice in Hartford, Thursday, Sept. 13, between Sam Irwin and Sharon Scofield. Both are qualified [...]
Invasive pest found in Lake George
The small aquatic species that spurred some scientists and Vermont officials to call for the closure of the Champlain Canal has been confirmed in Lake George. The spiny water flea, an aquatic invasive zooplankton native to Eurasia, was discovered by an angler in waters off of Mossy Point Boat Launch in Ticonderoga. “The most frustating [...]
County may switch to 21st Congressional District
Court’s redistricting decision would move region; incumbent is Rep. Bill Owens, D-Plattsburgh By Bill Toscano Not only is there a good chance residents of northern Washington County will have a new state representative after the November election, and now it appears they could have a new congressman as well. A federal magistrate’s decision last week [...]
Year in Review: the final six months
The news in the second half of 2011 still included debate over where the town offices would wind up, as well as discussion about coin drops and the sale of the armory. Here is a summary: July 7 Clemons PO may close The U.S. Postal Service releases a study that concludes the advantages [...]
Skenesborough to dissolve
After months of debating whether to dissolve, members of the Skenesborough Volunteer Fire Company decided last week that it was time to cease operations. Acting fire chief, Jeff Benjamin, said members of the company held a second vote and have decided to dissolve. Although he couldn’t recall exactly how the vote shook out, he [...]
Sad Day. Local man, Jordan aide jailed
A local man with a bright future in politics now faces uncertainty and possible prison time after being charged with at least one felony following his arrest Nov. 22 in Granville for attempting to pass off a forged prescription for painkillers. Christopher R. Bernstein, 28, of Granville, an aide to Assemblyman Tony Jordan, was charged [...]
A ‘Quick’ congratulations
There isn’t much that makes Ken Quick Jr. nervous. But Quick admitted Friday to being just a bit nervous in his first trip home since becoming Granville’s first-ever national FFA Organization officer. The Cornell freshman returned home for a warm reception from friends, family and local dignitaries Nov. 18 with a whirlwind year of touring [...]
Veterans Day 2011
Jordan addresses Veterans Day crowd Granville gathered for the annual recognition of those who have served to protect the nation in times of war and peace Friday for Veterans Day. On a day when the lost tradition of ringing bells at 11 a.m. once again returned to Granville and towns across Washington County, [...]
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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 [...]