In Memory of...
Roger Hernsdorf, community leader
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Roger Hernsdorf passed away at the age of 87 on Oct. 4, 2025, surrounded by family.
In Memory of...
In Memory of…
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Alix, Shirley Lucille (Cota), 86, wife of the late Laurier Joseph Alix, Sept. 2
Mack, Leland E., 85, husband of Lorraine (Lukszis) Mack, Sept. 12
Connecticut Press Club Winners' Spotlight
Columnist Mark Fiorentino wins state and national first place journalism award
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Congratulations are in order for Mark Fiorentino, who not only won first place from the Connecticut Press Club, but also won first place in the National Federation of Press Women competition for his column, Waypoints. While Waypoints is usually a fishing-related column, it sometimes is a place to simply share a good story.
Connecticut Press Club Winners' Spotlight
Her advice for happy, healthy cats won Monique Fitzpatrick, DVM a first place award
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In June 2024, Veterinarian Monique Fitzpatrick was introduced as the new columnist for the Drummer’s Animal Talk. Her first column was selected for first place in the informational category by the Connecticut Press Club.
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Craig Ellis honored as Granby Grange Citizen of the Year
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The vibrant spirit of community and volunteerism was alive and well at the 2025 Granby Grange Agricultural Fair, held on Sept. 6, at the historic Granby Grange Hall.
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Kathleen Bernard
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Kathleen Anne Estrada-Bernard, 72, of Granby, Connecticut, passed away on August 21, 2025, in Hartford, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 6, 1952, in Mount Kisco, New York, Kathleen lived a life filled with laughter, compassion, and warmth.
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Accident claims life of Jenny Emery
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The Granby community mourns the death of Jenny Emery, a board of finance member and executive director of Holcomb Farm after a tragic bicycle accident in Vermont on Sept. 14.
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In Memoriam: Longtime CBG member passes
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Lew Noble passed away at the age of 90 on Aug. 31, 2025. Lew was a long-time resident of Granby. He lived a full and active life with his life partner of 43 years, Betsy Mack.
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In Memory of . . .
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Berg, Darlene Chamberlain, 68, wife of the late Marshall F. Berg, August 22
Connecticut Press Club Winners' Spotlight
Todd Vibert shares love of history with Granby
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Todd Vibert’s article, The Weed-Enders house move 50 years ago, placed third in the history category of the Connecticut Press Club’s annual competition. In that article he outlined the many obstacles and behind-the-scenes efforts that made the move to the Salmon Brook Historical Society (SBHS) campus possible and ultimately “ensured the successful preservation of this historic building for future generations.”