Sentinel-Times
By ERIK PEKAR
November 20, 2025
Compiled by Erik Pekar75 Years Ago November 16, 1950Mrs. Robert W. McClellan of Cambridge has been named chairman of the 1950 Christmas Seal Sale for Washington County, according to an announcement made today by Thomas C. Remsen, President of the Washington County Tuberculosis and Public Health ...
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WHITEHALL – Mayor Phil Smith, who was elected without opposition earlier this year, announced Nov. 18 he was resigning effective Dec. 1, citing health issues.Former two-time mayor Francis “Fra” Putorti, who had held the post before Smith’s election, was named by the Village Board to succeed ...
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WHITEHALL - Whitehall residents living along County Route 12 no longer have to boil their water before using it because of a recent water line break.The break was been repaired and service was restored quickly, but residents between 2711 County Route 12 and the Head Start campus on Upper Turnpike ...
The Whitehall American Legion Post 83 is now accepting registrations for its annual Toys for Girls and Boys Christmas Program, a longstanding initiative supporting local families during the holiday season.Families in need of assistance are invited to register at the Legion Hall, located at 148 Main ...
Washington County Budget Officer and Hebron Supervisor Brian Campbell unveiled the county’s tentative 2026 budget Thursday, describing it as “the most somber budget I’ve ever had to present” and warning that the financial strain facing the county “is not a one-year fix.”The plan raises the county ...
WHITEHALL – Village Mayor Phil Smith has signed an agreement with the state Department of Health to take multiple actions to upgrade the village water system.The agreement had originally called for the village to fix the problems with its water system – which failed last year, resulting in a ...
Oct. 20Amber M. and Lenny Eaton of Salem sold property located at 375 Indian Head Way in Hebron to Pamela F. Coon and Tammy A. Telford for the sum of $237,000.Kristi L. Lukaniec of Stamford, CT and Dana Figueroa of Granville sold property located 31 Ridgecrest Way in Whitehall to Tyiana L. Hinton ...
A large cow sculpture carved from a tree stump along Route 22 has been turning heads in Granville. The piece, titled “Deo,” is the work of local artist Levi Galloup, who has spent the past three years shaping it as a tribute to the Greek goddess of the land and agriculture.“Years ago, I started ...
GRANVILE - The Granville Family Dollar will close its doors for good on December 31, marking the loss of another retail store in the village.Assistant manager Aidan Farnsworth, who has worked at the store for about a year, said employees were notified of the closure in late September. As of now, ...
The Granville Community Foundation presented its latest round of community grants Monday at the Arrow Bank Granville branch, announcing $72,853 in awards for the second half of 2025, the largest single distribution in the foundation’s history.The Glens Falls Foundation approved the recommendations ...
October 2510:18 a.m. While on patrol, officers stopped a vehicle on Irving Avenue and it was found to be operating without a valid inspection. A citation was issued to the owner.1:11 p.m. Police stopped a vehicle on Mettowee Street for a cracked windshield and no inspection displayed. The driver’s ...
WHITEHALL – While town residents will have no direct say in taking on the responsibility for providing services to village residents if the latter vote to dissolve their government, “it’s not a hostile takeover,” a consultant on the dissolution process assured the roughly 25 people who turned out ...
Elections were held in Washington County on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Results are being released and NYVT Media will give further updates as they arrive.Note: Bold for winners of elected offices. (R) - Republican, (D) - Democrat, (i) - independent. * for incumbents.Argyle – Town Board (2 seats): ...
Whitehall residents living along County Route 12 are still being advised to boil their water before using it because of weekend water line break.The break has been repaired and service has been restored, but residents between 2711 County Route 12 and the Head Start campus on Upper Turnpike Road, ...
WHITEHALL – Residents upset with the results of the town revaluation have begun to circulate a petition calling for a new assessment of all properties in the town – one they say will be fairer and more accurately reflect the actual values of their lands and homes.“Uneven or outdated assessment can ...
NORTH GRANVILLE – Troopers were called to a car fire on Beaver Pond Lane on Oct. 19 but on arrival, learned a vehicle’s driver ignored fire personnel’s instruction to remain clear of the scene. It is alleged that 28-year-old Jarid M. Swan allegedly drove around fire trucks that had their emergency ...
ALBANY – In an address delivered this morning, Governor Kathy Hochul announced she is adding $30 million to the $11 million she had previous committed to fund the SNAP program in New York, which is slated to be defunded on Saturday, the result of the ongoing federal government shutdown.According to ...
WHITEHALL – A week after an attempt to extend a contract with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to provide dedicated police protection to the village failed to receive support from the Village Board, the board voted Oct. 29 to approve the agreement.The board voted 4-0 to authorize Mayor Phil ...
Nearly two years after a burglary in the Town of Granville, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Whitehall man in connection with the crime.According to Washington County Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy, deputies arrested Nigel A. Reeks, 41, of Whitehall, on Wednesday following an ...
The Granville Lions Club’s effort to replace its aging warehouse took a significant step forward this week thanks to a major contribution from Telescope Casual Furniture CEO Kathy Juckett.“We knew the enormity of the need of the Lions for this project,” Juckett said. “I got together with our next ...
To the editor:A year ago, a drive through Granville revealed a town that wears its patriotism on its sleeve, in most cases. The banners honoring local veterans were a powerful and visible testament to a community deeply rooted in a history of service, stretching back to the Revolutionary War ...
GRANVILLE - The Granville Central School District Board of Education on Monday discussed a range of updates including a clean financial audit, an under-budget capital project, and ongoing transportation staffing challenges.Michael Rossi, a CPA with the auditing firm West & Co., presented the ...
Washington County’s Board of Supervisors spent four and a half hours Friday wrestling with a budget crisis, public anger, and a stack of year-end resolutions. The board ultimately voted to override New York’s property tax cap while rejecting an amendment to limit any increase to 10 percent. The ...
WHITEHALL – Village officials are considering a local law that would require the owners of vacant properties to file paperwork explaining how they plan to maintain the property and pay an escalating fee for as long as the building remains empty.The registration requirement would help the village ...
WHITEHALL – Board of Education member Louis Pratt’s chant of “come to the meeting” at a recent forum intended to improve communication between the board and the community appeared to produce results, as a larger-than-usual crowd – made up mostly of attendees from the forum – turned out at the ...
A Granville woman has been arrested and charged following an investigation into fraudulent use of public assistance benefits, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy said deputies arrested Shannon N. Kasuba, 28, of Granville, on Tuesday following a joint ...