Whitehall’s Brittney Putorti has been selected as an Adirondack League All Star. The senior forward was named to the league’s All-East Team. Putorti was the team’s emotional leader and its top rebounder despite missing several games in the middle of the season due to an injury. She also emerged as one of the team’s most [...]
Three grapplers lauded by Adirondack League
The Adirondack League has announced its wrestling all-stars for the 2012-13 season and three grapplers from Whitehall received recognition for their performances this season. Al Aubin (120) and John Diekel (138), both of whom qualified for the state tournament and the squad’s only seniors, were named to the team. Diekel compiled a 42-8 record this [...]
Girls lose play-in game
The Whitehall girls basketball team’s season came to an end Friday night as it lost to Canajoharie 43-31 in the play-in game of the Section II Class C tournament. Despite a game high 14 points from Brittney Putorti, the Railroaders were unable to get past the Cougars who advanced to the next round. Whitehall made [...]
Girls falls to Warrensburg, Fort Edward; defeat Hartford
The Whitehall girls basketball team was unable to overcome a slow start against Warrensburg Monday night. The Railroaders were outscored 15-4 in the first quarter and fell to the Burgers by a final score of 30-23. Erin Langworthy scored a game high 20 points for Warrensburg. Brittney Putorti scored a team high 10 points for [...]
Chamber president outlines goals
No idea is too outlandish for the new president of the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce if it attracts new business. “No idea is crazy. You have to think outside the box, not in it,” said Dana Grant. Grant, who has previously served on the board of directors for the Chamber of Commerce, most recently as [...]
Free tax assistance available
One of the most dreaded times of the year has returned: Tax season. The Internal Revenue Service began accepting and processing tax returns yesterday, but for many the prospect of filing their taxes is a daunting task, especially if they do it themselves. Fortunately, there are several resources available to local residents that will help [...]
Putorti’s return sparks Railroaders
The Whitehall girls basketball team is happy to have Brittany Putorti back in its lineup. In her first game back from an injury, the senior and emotional leader of the team, scored 21 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and blocked fours shots to lead Whitehall past Salem 42-27. Rebecca Lavin added 12 points and Victoria Christian [...]
Late rally sinks Railroaders
A furious fourth quarter rally by Salem sent Whitehall to its ninth loss of the season. Trailing by six points, Salem outscored Whitehall 25-8 in the fourth quarter to pull out a 57-46 win. Salem’s P.H. LaPorte, who missed most of the first and second quarters with an injury, returned in the second half and [...]
Individuals fare well at Lansingburgh Tournament
Four members of Whitehall’s wrestling team recorded at least seven wins at the Lansingburgh Duals last weekend. John Diekel (138) was undefeated, finishing with an 8-0 record, including five wins by pin. He also picked up his 200th varsity win. Al Aubin (120/126) went 7-1, as did Austin Rich (106), and Chad Amerio (113). Dominic [...]
Girls even league record with vs. Bolton
The Whitehall girls basketball team evened their Adirondack League record with a narrow win over Bolton Friday night on the Railroaders home court. Whitehall overcame a one-point third quarter to pull out a 32-26 win. Rebecca Lavin scored a game high 14 points and Victoria Christian pulled down 12 rebounds. Olivia Seamans had a double-double [...]





