Sentinel-Times
By DOUG LA ROCQUE
November 11, 2024
By Doug La Rocque NYVT Media WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump formally announced this morning he has chosen 21st district Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to be his Ambassador to the United Nations. Trump said, “Elise is an incredibly strong, tough and smart America First fighter.” Her ...
WASHINGTON, DC - CNN is reporting that President-elect Donald Trump has offered the post of U.N. Ambassador to 21st district Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-C Schuylerville). The New York Post reports that Stefanik has accepted the role. There has been no confirmation from Representative ...
By EJ Conzola II NYVT Media WHITEHALL- A fire reportedly caused by a burning hat gutted one house, damaged a second and triggered a forest fire off Mountain Street Sunday afternoon. No injuries were reported in the blaze, although a family cat died. The fire began around 1 p.m. when a ...
By Keith Harrington The respect was undeniable. As each player walked off the field, they stopped to embrace coach Kevin Gebo and thank him. Even though the most successful season in Granville-Whitehall’s three-year history came to an end on a rain-soaked field in Cobleskill, one could only ...
WASHINGTON, DC – Various national media outlets with offices in our nation’s capital are reporting that 21st district Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will be President elect Donald Trump’s choice to become the ambassador to the United Nations. This has not yet been confirmed by the Trump organization ...
GRANVILLE - The members of Granville Masons Lodge 55 led by Master Fred Williams and District Deputy Grand Master Lance Wang presented Brother Phil Berke with a certificate and special anniversary apron celebrating his 60 years as a Master Mason. Brother Berke spoke briefly about the lessons ...
By Dean Ridings, CEO, America's Newspapers The recent decision by The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times to skip endorsing a presidential candidate has put the issue of media trust in the spotlight — and it underscores just how differently local newspapers are perceived from their national ...
By Erik PekarNYVT MediaThere were several news items of interest in the Nov. 7, 1924 issue of the Granville Sentinel.+++The Granville area had not received rain for some time and was in drought conditions: “A several weeks drought has practically put many streams and springs out of commission and ...
By Catherine M. Oliverio GRANVILLE – The Granville Elementary School held its fall parade Thursday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. attended by proud parents, grandparents, guardians, friends and young siblings who lined up around the front of the school. Principal Trishia Teneyck, new to the district, ...
By Catherine M. Oliverio NYVT Media GRANVILLE – Mary J. Tanner School had its fall parade on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. with proud parents, grandparents, guardians, friends and young siblings lined up around the school’s courtyard and library. Said principal Breanne Taylor: “This is my ...
No election issues so far, county says At this point on Election Day 2024, the Washington County Board of Elections says they have not had a single report of any problems or election irregularities at any of the polling sites. Late last week, however, the campaign office of 21st District ...
By EJ Conzola II for NYVT Media Nearly 23% of eligible Washington County voters cast their ballots prior to Election Day, according to figures supplied by the county Board of Elections. A total of 6,913 voters went to the gymnasium at the county’s Burgoyne Avenue Complex to cast their ...
By Keith HarringtonNYVT Media and Border Country SportsWhen former heated foes Granville and Whitehall began negotiating a merger for high school football there were plenty of naysayers. Some community members didn’t want to let go of what was once billed as the area’s oldest rivalry.Perhaps senior ...
WHITEHALL — October was National Bullying Prevention Month and local students recognized it with an amazing duo of superheroes without capes, learning how to activate compassion, empathy and HOPE in their classrooms — and beyond. Pat Fish and Josiah McKeon, of Sweethearts & Heroes, were in ...
Life As Worship Ministries Church will be holding a benefit dinner on Saturday Nov. 2 starting at 4 p.m. at their 79 Main St., Granville location. The cost is $12 per meal. Takeouts are available.The meal will be complete with baked ziti, rolls, tossed salad, beverages and a desert. The meal is ...
By Erik PekarNYVT MediaThere were several news items of interest in the Oct. 31, 1924, issue of the Granville Sentinel.A Granville business owner was expanding: “Sam Bloom opens a variety store in Poultney Thursday, Nov. 6. He will handle a large line of staple merchandise. The store is in the T.T.
By Catherine M. Oliverio NYVT Media GRANVILLE – No Empty Bowls food pantry was established in Granville last May with the motto “Making friends, filling bowls, keeping families in our communities whole.” Pets are more than pets, they’re family, companionship and can help with healing.
FORT EDWARD – A resolution to appoint Donald B. Ward as the Republican Election Commissioner for Washington County hit a snag at the Friday, Oct. 18 meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Moved by Fort Ann’s Sam Hall and seconded by Easton’s Dan Shaw, the vote failed with only Kingsbury’s Dana ...
Granville will be celebrating Veterans Day on Nov. 11 as always, and this year there are a few changes to the program. There will not be visiting the Veterans monuments as on Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a day to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice protecting and defending our ...
By Erik Pekar Note: This is a continuation of the article presented last week regarding the Granville school board meeting of Oct. 7, which was split and edited due to space limitations. Also, a correction - In last week’s article a portion of the report concerned an exploratory investigation ...
Several members of the Granville Chamber of Commerce joined Granville Town Board member Jim Bradt and nearby Hampton Town Supervisor Dave O’Brien to celebrate the reopening on Wednesday, Oct. 23 of the North Granville Country Store. Owner Neil Patel, along with his wife Dhumi and daughter Eva, ...
By Doug La Rocque NYVT Media GRANVILLE – For many years now the Granville PTO has run a trunk or treat program in the parking lot of Granville Elementary School. It seems to grow in scope each year. This year was no exception. Vehicles, with their trunks open, decorated in various ...
Phish fans from far and wide converged upon Albany this past weekend for a 3-night run at the MVP Arena. The energy was palpable as enthusiasts mingled both inside and outside the Pearl Street venue, a staple in the band’s touring schedule for nearly 3 decades.The atmosphere buzzed with ...
Shawn M. Ballard, born on October 15, 1987, passed away at his home in Hampton, NY on October 7,2024, surrounded by his loved ones, after a 2-year battle with brain cancer. Shawn was a loving, caring and devoted person to all he knew and loved. Shawn attended Granville high school, where he ...
Vernon (Bud) E. Carabeau, Jr. 87, of Hartford, NY, passed away peacefully at his home with family on Monday, October 21, 2024. Bud was born January 10, 1937, to the late Vernon and Georgia Carabeau, Sr. Bud grew up in Danby, VT, and began his work career in the U.S. Army stationed in Hanau, ...
By Erik Pekar There were several news items of interest in the Oct. 24, 1924, issue of the Granville Sentinel. A family reunion was held and reported in the Middle Granville column: "A pleasant reunion was recently held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McHenry on the farm. The visitors ...
GRANVILLE - The Friends of the Pember Library will hold a fall basket party fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Modern Woodmen Hall in Wells, Vermont, beginning at 11 a.m. Admission is $5, which includes 25 tickets. Additional tickets may be purchased for $2 per sheet of 25. Tickets for the ...
By EJ Conzola II NYVT Media HAMPTON – Town property owners could see their taxes rise by just under 2% under a tentative 2025 budget proposal, although Supervisor David O’Brien said the town could be facing more difficult times ahead – in large part because of a state mandate intended to ...
By Doug La Rocque NYVT Media GRANVILLE – All the parties involved are in agreement, the annual Granville Tree Lighting ceremony will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. The rain/inclement weather date is Sunday, Dec. 8. The decorating of Veterans Memorial Park is a massive ...
By Erik Pekar NYVT Media The possibilities and logistics of upgrades at Sam Eppolito Field took about an hour of discussion at a meeting of the Granville Board of Education on Oct.7. Board members Walter Bishop, Priscilla Brown, Dale Bucciero, Connor Hoagland, Shirley Kunen, Michelle ...