Forty years ago, a minor traffic violation would have cost someone between $10 and $50. Today, the surcharge alone will range from $55 to $400, depending on the offense. Despite popular belief, local judges do not decide what these fees will be. “We have no control over it; the state adds surcharges on everything,” Granville [...]
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Owens beats Doheny; county goes to Obama
It appears that for the second time in two years Bill Owens has defeated Matt Doheny in their race to represent the 21st Congressional district. Doheny, a Republican, called his Democratic opponent shortly after midnight on Wednesday morning to concede the race. According to WNYT of Albany, Owens held a lead of more than 3,000 [...]
Decision Day 2012
While Tuesday’s election offers plenty of intrigue on the national level, things are a lot quieter on the local level. There are no local elections in Granville, Whitehall, Hampton, or Dresden. In Hartford, Republican Sharon Schofield is running against Hartford Proud nominee Sam Irwin for town justice and Democrat Robert Dillon is running unopposed for [...]
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 [...]
Sex crime suspect attempts suicide by fire
A Granville man is in jail after attempting to set himself on fire prior to being arrested, accused of sexual contact with a child. New York State Police said Monday 43-year-old Michael Currier, of state Route 22 was being sought in a child sex case and became aware of the investigation possibly precipitating the incident. [...]
3 held in snowmobile larceny caper
Sled returned after tip leads to arrests Three local men face felony charges after they were found in possession of a snowmobile that disappeared from Hartford, police said.
Longtin case top priority
After introducing Christian Morris to the board, it was time to get down to business. And one thing new Whitehall Town Supervisor Richard “Geezer” Gordon wants Morris, the new attorney for the town, to get resolved is the current litigation against the Longtins.
Canidates set for vote
In Whitehall, there is no one named “unopposed” on the ballot. In every race for the 2009 General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, every seat up for grabs in the town of Whitehall has at least two people running for the position, starting at the top administrator’s job.
Voters head to polls Tuesday
Election Day Nov. 3 Granville polling places District Five: North Granville – the North Granville Community Center, next door to the firehouse off Route 22. District Four: Middle Granville – Independence Hall, the Penrhyn Engine and Hose Company firehouse, county Route 24. Districts Three and Two: South Granville and Granville Village – the Granville Village [...]
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