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 [...]
Waterline project begins
A long awaited waterline project that will result in the replacement of several hundred feet of antiquated pipes got underway last week. Riznick Construction broke ground on the project last week. The project will replace approximately 1,000 feet of old waterline alongside Route 22 near South Bay up to the intersection of Neddo Street with [...]
Bascue named pilot at World’s
Codie Bascue’s memorable season continues. The bobsled pilot, who has collected 13 medals in 14 North American Cup races, was recently selected to pilot one of the American sleds at the World Championships next month in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Bascue will be the third pilot for Team USA behind Steven Holcomb and either Nick Cunningham [...]
Opening of food co-op in Ticonderoga explored
A Ticonderoga non-profit is exploring the possibility of bringing a natural food store to the area. Pride of Ticonderoga recently completed a market study that found the community’s population and lack of viable competition makes it an attractive location for a food co-op. The group is looking at three potential sites in downtown Ticonderoga for [...]
Diekel, Aubin win at Eastern States
John Diekel was one of only three local wrestlers to advance into the second round of the Eastern States Classic, held last weekend at Sullivan Community College. Diekel, who was seeded sixth at 138 pounds, lost his first consolation match of the second day of the tournament, 14-3 to Thomas Dutton of Rocky Point. On [...]
Rifle Club loses to Galway
Once again, the Whitehall Rifle Club suffered a tough road loss to a young Galway team. This is the third consecutive year the combination of a long drive and the good shooting of a youthful Galway team has given Whitehall fits. Whitehall didn’t shoot bad–978 is a good score–but Galway’s 980 was better. Galway’s [...]
Three arrested in connection with sexual misconduct
A Whitehall couple was arrested after they allowed a minor to engage in sexual relations with an older teen. Robert A. Valastro and Christine A. Valastro, both 45, of Montcalm Avenue, were each charged with one count of endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor. The Valastros allegedly knew and permitted Brittany [...]
St. Claire new pitching coach for Mets affiliate
Randy St. Claire is headed to Las Vegas. The Whitehall native was named the pitching coach of the Las Vegas 51s of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League on Monday. The 51s are a new affiliate of the New York Mets. St. Claire, who has worked as a Major League pitching coach for the past [...]






VPR commentator entertains at Slate Valley Museum
By Jaime Thomas About 75 people gathered at the Slate Valley Museum Thursday evening to listen to Vermont Public Radio [...]