A measure in front of the U.S. House of Representatives could delay the closure of thousands of post offices, including one in Clemons, but it appears unlikely the rural office will be permanently spared from the chopping block. The Clemons post office is one of thousands around the country slated to close on May 15 [...]
Railroaders of the day named
The following are the latest students to be named Railroader of the Day at Whitehall Elementary School. Students received the honor for behaving in a positive way. The students and the teacher who nominated them are: Michael Kalanguin, Ethan Burgess; Kelly Vincent, Sara Lestage; Gregory Delaney, Elizabeth Marineau; Tressa Clemons, Kathy Greenough; Sophia Harris, Maryellen [...]
Year in Review: the final six months
The news in the second half of 2011 still included debate over where the town offices would wind up, as well as discussion about coin drops and the sale of the armory. Here is a summary: July 7 Clemons PO may close The U.S. Postal Service releases a study that concludes the advantages [...]
Food pantry needs donations
By Derek Liebig An increase in the demand for non-perishable food items and a decrease in donations have left the shelves of the Whitehall Ecumenical Food Pantry as bare as Old Mother Hubbard’s cupboard. Mark Koeble, executive director of the food pantry, has seen lean times during his eight years running the food pantry, [...]
Katherine E. Guitar
Katherine E. Guitar, 86, of County Route 12, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 15, 2009. Born on Feb. 14, 1923, in Ticonderoga, she was the daughter of the late William and Ella (Bennett) Manell. She worked for many years at Champlain Silk Mill, the Whitehall Coat Factory, Sears Roebuck and Co and [...]
Audrey W. McLaughlin
Audrey W. McLaughlin, 80, of First Avenue, passed away peacefully, on Aug. 25, 2008, at her home with her loving family at her side. Born January 3, 1928 in Clemons, she was the daughter of Gerald Davis and Mary (Saladine) Davis.Audrey enjoyed spending time with her family, watching television and rooting for the Mets. Audrey [...]
Elsie E. Wood, 92
Elsie E. Wood, 92, of Skenesborough Harbor in Whitehall, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the Glens Falls Hospital. Born on February 2, 1916 in Putnam, the daughter of the late James and Ida Mae (Newton) Jordan. Elsie worked for Champlain Spinners and Troy Guild in Glens Falls and worked for [...]






