John Diekel was one of only three local wrestlers to advance into the second round of the Eastern States Classic, held last weekend at Sullivan Community College. Diekel, who was seeded sixth at 138 pounds, lost his first consolation match of the second day of the tournament, 14-3 to Thomas Dutton of Rocky Point. On [...]
Wrestling team falls to Warrensburg
Whitehall’s wrestling team opened its league slate last Wednesday falling to Warrensburg 62-21. The Burgers recorded six pins in route to the win. Austin Rich (106) and John Diekel (138) won by fall for Whitehall and Al Aubin (126) defeated his opponent on points 8-3. Chad Amerio picked up a win via forfeit. Diekel pinned [...]
Young wrestling team has season’s sights set high
A youthful but talented and potential-laden wrestling team is hoping to be in the mix for an Adirondack League title. Despite a roster that features only two seniors and lost the program’s most accomplished wrestler, Zach Diekel, longtime head coach Robert Diekel believes the team has the components for a successful season. “We have a [...]
Whitehall Elementary names honor students
The Whitehall Elementary School has released its list of fifth- and sixth-grade students named to the honor roll for the fourth quarter. Grade 6 Highest honors: Makayla Ashline, Anna Kenyon, Jensen Keough, Michael LaRose, Dawson Procella, Kaylyn Rehm, James Rozell, and Daniel St. Clair. High honors: Shane Amerio, Hannah Bascue, Jessica Bruce, Tressa [...]
WES names second quarter honor roll students
The Whitehall Elementary School has announced the list of students named to the honor roll for the second quarter. Sixth grade Highest Honors: Makayla Ashline, Anna Kenyon, Jensen Keough, Dawson Procella, Kaylyn Rehm, James Rozell, Daniel St. Clair. High Honors: Shane Amerio, Hannah Bascue, Jessica Bruce, Andrew Genier, Michael LaRose, Morgan O’Dell, Courtney [...]
Diekel keeps rolling
Zach Diekel continues to have a strong season forWhitehall. A week after recording his 200th victory, the senior was named Whitehall’s Most Outstanding Wrestler at the Montgomery County Duals in Amsterdam. However, despite compiling a 5-0 record, Diekel couldn’t preventWhitehallfrom going 0-5 at the tournament which features some of the best wrestling programs in the [...]
Youth leads the way as grapplers roll
Whitehallwrestling coach Robert Diekel knew he had a young potentially solid team that had a chance to be competitive at the end of the season, but even he had to be a little surprised by their performance on Saturday afternoon. Whitehallpicked up four pins and four wins by forfeit as they kicked off the 2011-12 [...]
Whitehall youth team winds up second
The Whitehall fifth and sixth grade football team traveled to Corinth on Saturday night to take on Warrensburg in the Northern Adirondack Youth football league Super Bowl, and despite a great effort, came away on the short end of a 39-26 score. Whitehall put a scare into the Burgers from the start, taking the [...]
Youth football playing for title
The Whitehall Youth Football fifth- and sixth-grade grade team advanced in the post season tournament with a 19-13 win over Fort Edward under the lights and snow at the Whitehall Recreation Center Saturday night. The win avenged a loss to the Forts the previous week. Whitehall was able to score in the second quarter after [...]






VPR commentator entertains at Slate Valley Museum
By Jaime Thomas About 75 people gathered at the Slate Valley Museum Thursday evening to listen to Vermont Public Radio [...]