Two people have been arrested following yet another break-in at Chapman’s Store in Middle Granville. This is at least the third time since March the store has been burglarized. A local man has already pleaded guilty in relation to one of the break-ins. In the latest case, which police said took place Sept. 1, two [...]
Business owner relocates to Whitehall for exposure, location
It was Whitehall’s proximity to several bodies of water and the opportunity to work in a larger space that motivated Bill Pearo to establish his business in Whitehall. Pearo, recently moved his business, Got It Covered Canvas Products, from Hydeville, Vt., to 196 Broadway. “The [...]
TD Bank robberies tied to recent Vermont holdups
Robber tied to two Rutland holdups Granville Police have discovered a clear connection between a pair of robberies at the Main Street TD Bank branch and two previous bank robberies in Vermont. The investigation of the second robbery in five days solidified the connection, which law enforcement suspected after the first robbery, police [...]
Marlene D. Fischman, 51
Marlene D. Fischman, 51, passed away on March 15, 2011, in Stony Brook Hospital near Nesconset, Long Island, NY. She was born July 31, 1959 at Monticello, NY, the daughter of A. Jacqueline (Bennett) Litts and Roy H. Litts. The family moved to Granville, NY in 1966. She graduated from high school there; class of [...]
Harris William Kelley, 74
Harris William Kelley, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at the Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center. Harris was born on Feb. 18, 1936, in Granville, the son of Herman and Pearl (Baker) Kelley. After attending Granville High School, Harris joined the U.S. Army. Harris was an independent contractor for most of his [...]
Sweet Main Street
It’s Main Street, but sweeter. In front of LaFlamme’s, there is now a replica scene of Main Street, complete with buildings and Saunders Street Bridge and street lights. However, these buildings and bridge are made out of Graham crackers and gingerbread, while the street lights are lollipops. It is the creation of Bethany Bosch of [...]
Ella Lyons, 85
Ella Lyons, 85, formerly of South Williams Street, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the Orchard Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Granville where she was a resident for the past 11 years. Born on April 24, 1925, in West Rutland, Vt., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Ella (Packard) Bardwell. [...]
Everest Tatko, 76
Everest Tatko passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 30, 2010, at his home. Evey was born on Oct. 16, 1923, in West Rutland, Vt., the son of Peter and Stephania (Socinski) Tatko. Evey was the former owner of Hilltop Slate in Middle Granville. He was a World War II veteran and a 60-year member of the [...]
Sylvia B. Chapin, 73
Sylvia B. Chapin, 73, of Clarendon, Vt., passed away peacefully on Sept. 21, 2009, at her home surrounded by her family, following a short battle with cancer. She was born on May 2, 1936, in Granville, the daughter of Raymond and Mildred (Pratt) Ballard. Sylvia was a graduate of Granville High School and Albany Business [...]
Rita Marie Leonard Boule Taylor
Rita Marie Leonard Boule Taylor, 90, of Champlain Avenue, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009, at the Indian River Rehabilitation and Care Center in Granville following a short illness. Born on Jan. 18, 1919, in West Rutland, Vt., she was the daughter of the late Paul and Corinne (Choquette) Leonard. Rita enjoyed traveling, picnics [...]





