Tag Archives: Daily Basis

Schools examine security

School leaders in northern Washington County are taking a closer look at security procedures following the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut earlier this month. Whitehall Superintendent James Watson said the district’s crisis team was planning to meet and review safety protocols at both the elementary and high schools. “We’re always [...]

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Village:Leak is a crisis

The village declared a state of emergency Monday afternoon in response to a burst water main that was releasing thousands of gallons of water beneath Route 22. Although the leak does not represent a safety hazard, officials declared the emergency so they could bypass the bidding process and immediately hire a contractor to fix the [...]

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Dentist goes ‘Green’

Family Dentistry goes green The four black metal posts along the west side of North Street might look like one of the offices was adding some lighting to the parking lot. The reality, however, is Family Dentistry is hoping to subtract some dollars from its electric bill. A solar panel array, which has been mounted [...]

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Otis Town honored in South Granville

Otis Town has lived in Granville for his entire life. Many pass within a few feet of his South Granville residence possibly without knowing it. His house sits on the inside of the infamous sharp corner in Route 149 south of the village, just on the Granville side of the Haynes House of Hope. At [...]

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Whistle may return

Mayor proposes return of unique timepiece Just as the streets of Granville had not heard the chimes of the Veterans Memorial Clock in many years, the mayor proposed the return of another unique timepiece to Granville Monday night. Mayor Jay Niles asked the board if there was interest among the board members in bringing back [...]

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Principals set for school year

The school bus doors will open Tuesday, and there will be a number of expressions on the faces of those who walk up the steps.  

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Charles H. Corbett, 94

  Charles H. Corbett went into the hands of Our Lord on April 8, 2008 at his home in Hebron. Charles was born in the Bronx on July 14, 1913, the son of Charles and Harriet Corbett. Charles was a third generation firefighter and member of the New York City Fire Department. Many other Corbett [...]

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Lakes Region Freepress 5/17/13

Northshire Freepress 5/17/13

Lakes Classifieds – 5/17/13

Weekender 5/17/13

North Country Freepress – 5/17/13

Classifieds 5/16/13

Community Calendar 5/16/13

  Thursday May 16   Museum ABCs BENNINGTON The Bank of Bennington will sponsor a free Museum ABCs program for [...]

Enrollment decline continues at WCS

Enrollment continues to decline within the Whitehall Central School District, reflecting what has become a countywide trend. The New York [...]

Town debates charging for waterfront park usage

The town is debating whether it should charge individuals and groups to use facilities at Skenesborough Waterfront Community Park. The [...]

19th century schooner to visit next month

A replica of a 19th century schooner will visit Whitehall next month and detail the events of the War of [...]

Whitehall school budget vote this Tuesday

The Whitehall Board of Education presented its proposed 2013-14 budget to the public and is eyeing a tax increase of [...]

Board approves merger of wrestling teams

Whitehall and Fort Ann’s wrestling teams will be one and the same. The Whitehall Board of Education formally approved a [...]

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