Christopher La Flamme and the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce are gearing up to provide the community with an afternoon of free entertainment. The second annual Fall Free Fest will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 in the Skenesborough Park. This community event features a host of free entertainment including children’s [...]
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Backpack Project turns five
For the fifth year in a row, a local woman has led a group effort to help supply children in need with back-to-school supplies with what has become known as “the Backpack Project.” Five years ago Ann Schinski had an idea inspired by a concern and did something about it. Many hands come together each [...]
‘The boating season has been dismal’
By Derek Liebig It may be summer, but it doesn’t feel that way for local businesses and organizations that depend on tourism. Despite the passing of the Fourth of July Weekend two weeks ago and Canal Fest this past weekend, local business owners have said business is lagging behind previous years. That lack of [...]
Junior service club brings eggs back
Spring finally arrived Saturday morning in Wells. Under sunny skies the Modern Woodmen Hall carnival grounds looked as if they had been visited by a most unusual flock of chickens with brightly colored plastic eggs scattered as far as the eye could see across the grass. At the word “Go” from the public announcement system, [...]
Benefit for Dutchie’s Sunday
The local community will pull together Sunday, April 10, for a fund-raiser to benefit Will Kuban and Eric Swanson, owners of “Dutchie’s General Store of West Pawlet. The historic building, and an adjacent building, were destroyed by a fire that killed local resident Gary Cary late last month. The event will be held beginning at [...]
Youth League registration
The Whitehall Youth League will hold its first baseball and softball registration Tuesday, March 1, 6 to 8 p.m., Feb. 24, at the Whitehall Recreation Center and will have another session Registration is $30 per player. In addition, each player must sell 40 raffle tickets as well. The league has had raffles in the past, [...]
Youth League forced to raise fees
By Bill Toscano Local families will have to pay more for their children to participate in baseball and softball and will also be required to sell a specific number of raffle tickets as well. Whitehall Youth League President John Hoagland said the changes are a result of the elimination of coin-drop collections, which accounted for [...]
Enjoy holiday cheer in Middletown
Lost in the hoopla of holiday shopping, decorating and get-togethers, is the true meaning of the holidays, giving back to those less fortunate than ourselves, and one local group has made it its mission to remind people of the true nature of the season. Members of the Middletown Springs Community Church will spread a little [...]
Holiday Tree to benefit Historical Society
The Historical Society of Whitehall will again this year set up a Holiday tree on the 1892 bandstand in Riverside Park and light it with memorial light bulbs. Donations will be accepted at $1 for each bulb In memory of friends and relatives. These memorials will be inserted in the Whitehall Times each week until [...]
Norton vs. Putorti
By Jamie Norton Two vie for Mayoral seat in March 18 election Fra Putorti has the utmost respect for mayor Pat Norton.That doesn’t mean he doesn’t think he could match her performance in the village office.
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