The Republican and Democratic parties of Whitehall will choose candidates Saturday for the upcoming village elections in March. The Republicans will conduct a caucus to determine candidates for the March 19 village elections from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Whitehall Municipal Center. Any registered Republican in the village of Whitehall [...]
DEC lifeguard test March 10
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is offering free lifeguard tests in the Adirondack region. Tests will be given to individuals 16 and older interested in lifeguard jobs at DEC facilities this summer and will be offered through June 8, 2013. Only candidates who pass the examination will be considered for [...]
Finch and Chubb owners buy Champlain Harbor Marina
It may not be on the same level as Manifest Destiny, but the Albany businessmen who purchased Lock 12 Marina earlier this year have focused their gaze west, all the way across Champlain Harbor. Bill Brina and Hillary “Bumper” Wagoner of Dagon Enterprises, announced this week that they finalized an agreement to purchase Champlain Harbor [...]
Village awaits decision
The Village of Granville is still waiting to hear from its insurance company regarding coverage of damage from Tropical Storm Irene after being told a decision was forthcoming seven to ten days after their October meeting. Village Clerk Treasurer Rick Roberts said Monday he had been contacted by Cool Insuring Agency Inc. representatives via [...]
Marker returns to Quaker Street
In the blink of an eye it was gone. Two centuries of history vanished off of the construction site of the stand-alone Rite Aid in 2007 as a mile marker for the Lansingburgh Turnpike disappeared after it was removed, ironically, for its protection. An investigation by New York State Police failed to produce any leads [...]
Community Calendar 4/7/11
Thursday April 7 Calling Artists GLENS FALLS LARAC is seeking new and emerging artists to be featured in its Lapham Gallery during the 2011 Third Thursday Art Walks from May through October in downtown Glens Falls. Information: Jenny at 518-798-1144, Ext. 2. Art Camps MANCHESTER The Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester is [...]
Community Calendar 3/31/11
Thursday March 31 Art Entries STILLWATER Entries are requested by Thursday, March 31, for the Recycled Art Show from April 15 to 17 at Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Route 32 in Stillwater. This event is being held in support of Earth Week 2011. Information/entry forms: www.hudsoncrossingpark.org/artshow. Bag Sale SALEM The Shoppe Off [...]
Community Calendar 3/24/11
Thursday March 24 K Registration GRANVILLE Parents with last names beginning with A through D may register their children for kindergarten from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and those beginning with E through J from 1 to 3 p.m., on Thursday, March 24, at the Mary J. Tanner School on Route 22 in Middle Granville. [...]
Local news briefs
Pre-kindergarten registration Whitehall Elementary School is accepting registrations for its pre-kindergarten classes for the 2011-2012 school year. Registration packets are available at the elementary school from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The following documentation is needed for registration: birth certificate, immunization record, dental screening and physical. The parent information meeting will be held at 6 [...]






Outdoors in Whitehall with Gene Terry: Deer season changes proposed
Now here it is the middle of April and most people are hoping for the weather we had in March to return. The weather we’re having in April is typical April weather. What we had in March was fantastic. I know it’s early, but here are the proposed deer and bear seasons for 2012 in [...]