Fall in Washington County is a beautiful time of the year and supporters of the Haynes House of Hope anticipate that fact puts people in the mood to run, or walk or Trek for Hope. The Trek for Hope takes place Oct. 9 in and around the village and organizers hope it sees the success [...]
Slate Valley Museum recovers
The wrath of Hurricane Irene reached into the Slate Valley Museum on Sunday, as the waters of the Mettowee River rose up to completely surround the building. “We had about two feet of water at the front door last night,” said Board member David Bridges told The Sentinel on Monday morning. As of 11 [...]
Village declares Beautification Day
To coin a phrase: every day is beautiful, in its own way. Perhaps the most beautiful will be August 3 or as the Granville Village Board recently declared it – Granville Beautification Day. The declaration, made at the July 11 meeting, recognizes the efforts of the Slate Valley Garden Club to keep up the appearance [...]
Haynes House to volunteers – give it a try, you might like it
It takes a village (and then some) Volunteers encourage others to give it a try The Haynes House of Hope could use some help. As a part of its ongoing mission to provide a comfortable, caring place for the terminally ill and their families, the Route 149 facility could use a helping hand, or [...]
Skene Manor needs more volunteers
The Skene Manor depends on the work of dedicated volunteers like Jared DeRusha. The estate does not have a paid staff and therefore depends on a small army of volunteers to keep the building running. Unfortunately it’s becoming harder and harder for the Skene Manor to find those volunteers. “We are in need of volunteers,” [...]
Save this date…
EMS breakfast The Granville Rescue Squad’s Annual Pancake Breakfast and Open House takes place April 17 at their East Potter Avenue headquarters. The pancake breakfast starts at 7 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. featuring sausage, juice, coffee and, of course, pancakes. This is not only a time to enjoy breakfast, but a chance to [...]
Volunteers needed for summer programs
The Friends of the Arts & Recreation Commission of Whitehall will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 15 at the offices of the Timers Emporium, at 6-8 North Williams St. Volunteers are needed for the Bridge Theater and Cooke’s Island Art Center. Anyone interested is asked to attend. For more information, please contact 518 499-2435.
Holiday Tree to benefit Historical Society
The Historical Society of Whitehall will again this year set up a Holiday tree on the 1892 bandstand in Riverside Park and light it with memorial light bulbs. Donations will be accepted at $1 for each bulb In memory of friends and relatives. These memorials will be inserted in the Whitehall Times each week until [...]
Toys 4 Tots deadline approaching
The Toys for Tots program is intended for needy children ages newborn to 12. It is run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and managed locally by American Legion Post 83. The program aims to provide at least one toy for needy children. The Marine Corps Reserve, through donations and the cooperation of the Canadian [...]





