Whitehall’s Odyssey of the Mind team returned from Binghamton with memories and fresh ideas after it finished seventh at the state-wide competition held last Saturday on the SUNY campus. The team compiled just over 247 points, finishing ahead of 10 teams in Division II that chose Pet Project as their long-term problem. Canajoharie Middle School [...]
Whitehall students win regional Odyssey of the Mind contest
Whitehall’s Odyssey of the Mind team is headed to Binghamton after winning the regional competition Saturday in Queensbury. Whitehall finished first among division II teams in the Pet Project and earned a chance to participate in the state competition on March 23. They are the first team from Whitehall to win a regional Odyssey of [...]
Odyssey students eyeing competition
An ingenious crew of middle school students from Whitehall is hopeful that the third time is indeed a charm. The six junior high students who are participating in this year’s Odyssey of the Mind program will try to become the first team from Whitehall to win this weekend’s regional competition. The event will be held [...]
Half-century of charm: Jr. Miss program turns 50 next weekend
The past and the present will intersect at Whitehall High School later this month as the local Distinguished Young Women program celebrates its 50th anniversary. At least 30 former Distinguished Young Women will be on hand to watch as 17 members of the senior class participate in this year’s program, which will be held at [...]
Summer reading program wraps up
The Whitehall Library wrapped up a very successful summer reading program last week with a pair of special events. On Friday, participants in the program met at the library for an ice cream party and awards banquet. More than 30 children and their parents crowded into the reading room at the library where they enjoy [...]
Kids summer reading program well received
The Whitehall Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Dream Big, Read!” is in full swing. Around two dozen children have registered for the program, which is held on Tuesdays throughout July. Each week, children ages three to eight, enjoy a story hour, crafts and snacks. Kathi Ripley and Annette Parrott, who help run the program, said they [...]






