After a long meeting last Tuesday, the Granville Teachers Association and the Board of Education are one step closer to finalizing a contract. It was the second meeting between the two groups and a mediator. “Progress is being made,” said John Shaw, president of the board. He said the meeting, which started around 4 p.m., [...]
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Ferguson finishes 2nd; team falls to N. Warren
Lake George’s Dan Jardine edged PJ Ferguson by three seconds to claim first place in an Adirondack League cross-country race held last Tuesday in Whitehall. Jardine finished the 2.64-mile race in 15 minutes, one second, just ahead of Ferguson. John Farrone of Lake George finished third, but North Warren pushed across the next five runners [...]
Youth held on child endangerment
A local youth was arrested last Tuesday after he allegedly threatened a 10-year-old boy at a residence on Broadway. Steven A. Woodard, 17, of Whitehall was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a Class A misdemeanor. Police said Woodard become upset with the child and threatened him with physical violence. He was issued [...]
Cemetery close; village weighs risk
Village officials have closed the Boardman Street cemetery while they determine the extent to which they are liable for injuries caused by damaged or toppled headstones and monuments. Following last Tuesday’s board meeting, officials asked that the gates to the municipally owned cemetery be closed until their insurance provider assessed the risk to those visiting [...]
Man arrested for smashing TV
A local man was arrested last Tuesday after he allegedly entered his ex-girlfriend’s house and destroyed a television. Brandon L. Wilbur, 29, of Broadway, was charged with second-degree burglary and third-degree criminal mischief, both felonies, in connection with the incident which occurred on Adams Street. Police said Wilbur entered the home without permission and remained [...]
Run-off election to break tie
The Whitehall Central School district will hold a run-off election to determine the winner of the final Board of Education position. The election will settle a tie between Mark Ives and current board member Joyce Corcoran, each of whom garnered 13 write-in votes during last Tuesday’s Board of Education elections. Going into last week’s election, [...]
New owner: Lock 12 fixture to reopen in spring
An Albany man who purchased Lock 12 Marina and Finch and Chubb restaurant at auction last week says both businesses will reopen later this spring. “We intend to reopen the restaurant as quickly as we can,” said Bill Brina, who secured the property for $100,000 last Tuesday. He says he expects to close the sale [...]
Post office closure delayed until May
The Clemons Post Office was granted a stay of execution last week after the U.S. Postal Service agreed to a five month moratorium on closings nationwide. The agency agreed last Tuesday to postpone the closing of 3,700 post offices, including the Clemons branch until mid-May. Clemons Postmaster Debbie Winkler confirmed that she had received a [...]
Bowlers off to solid start
Whitehall’s bowling team is off to a strong start after the team won its first two matches of the season. Whitehall opened the season on the road with a wins against North Warren and Hadley-Luzerne. The Railroaders defeated North Warren on Nov. 29 3-1 and following that with another 3-1 decision over Hadley Luzerne last [...]
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