Hebron, NY — Wanita Delaney, 82 of Rte 22, Hebron, NY passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at her home. Wanita was born November 14th, 1929 in West Rupert, VT. She was the daughter of the late George WL Truehart and Frances Lida (Sherman) Truehart. Wanita is from a family of thirteen children. She [...]
Loretta C. Johnson, 93
Wells, Vt. – Loretta C. Johnson, age 93, passed away at Rutland Healthcare and Rehabilitation on Friday, June 22, 2012. Loretta was born in Granville, NY on Oct. 2, 1918, the daughter of the late John and Myrtle (Hatch) Courter. Loretta was a graduate of Syracuse University with a BA degree and University Library School [...]
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 [...]
Crash sends three to hospitals
A two car crash on Route 22 at the end of Mettowee Street just after 6 p.m. Nov. 26 sent all three occupants to area hospitals with a range of injuries. The Washington County Sheriffs Office said a southbound vehicle crossed into the path of a northbound vehicle while attempting to turn into Mettowee [...]
Robert Martelle, 76
Robert (Mike) Martelle passed away peacefully Oct. 12, 2011 at home where he resided with his sister Shirley and her husband Clarence Gould, Sr., after a battle with lung cancer. Robert was born September 30, 1935 in Wells, Vt., the son Frederick and Harriet (Whitney) Martelle. He attended schools in Wells, Vt. He was employed [...]
Robert (Mike) Martelle, 76
Robert (Mike) Martelle passed away peacefully October 12, 2011 at home where he resided with his sister Shirley and her husband Clarence Gould, Sr., after a battle with lung cancer. Robert was born September 30, 1935 in Wells, Vermont, the son Frederick and Harriet (Whitney) Martelle. He attended schools in Wells, Vt. He was employed [...]
‘Fooling around’ cited in crash
A scary head on crash on Potter Avenue sent both drivers to the hospital and resulted in several tickets for one. Peter J. Penor Jr., 16, of DeKalb Road was ticketed for speeding in a school zone, using prohibited (studded) tires, failing to keep right and not wearing a seatbelt after the crash that took [...]
Backpack Project turns five
For the fifth year in a row, a local woman has led a group effort to help supply children in need with back-to-school supplies with what has become known as “the Backpack Project.” Five years ago Ann Schinski had an idea inspired by a concern and did something about it. Many hands come together each [...]
David Park, 71
David Park, 71 Granville, NY – David Leon Park passed away on April 5, 2011 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, Vermont. Dave was born on July 1, 1939 in Wells, Vt., the son of Stuart and Laura (McClure) Park. For many years Dave was employed in machine maintenance at J&L in Springfield, [...]
Joyce Williams, 84
Joyce Williams of Wells, Vt., was born on Dec. 26, 1926, in Schenectady, the daughter of Joseph and Vera (Parkhurst) McClosky. She passed away peacefully at the Bennington (Vt.) Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Feb. 19, 2011. Joyce loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed going out [...]






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 [...]