Over the last 15 years, John Rozell has processed thousands of deer in the small facility in his garage, and in the last seven years, more than a ton of the meat has gone to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. “That does sound like a lot, but it accumulates over the years,” [...]
Wrestlers win close opener
When Eric Hastings the last Golden Horde wrestler, walked on to the mat last Thursday night, the team’s “pin to win” motto was truer than ever. With two surprise results going in favor of the visiting Warrensburg Burgers at 119 and 125, Hastings had to win and do it with a pin or Granville would [...]
Railroader preview: cheerleading
The Whitehall varsity cheerleading squad is ready for its most challenging season under coaches Lindsey Brown and Rachel Sharrow. “This is our strongest squad to date,” said Brown, who is coaching solo while Sharrow is on maternity leave. “We have very strong seniors and juniors and equally strong upcoming freshman and sophomores.” Brown said the [...]
Shirley A. Rozell, 81
Shirley A. Rozell, 81, died suddenly at the Glens Falls Hospital early Sunday morning, Nov. 21, 2010. Shirley and her family were longtime residents of Granville. Her maternal grandparents were Minnie (Morehouse) and Guy Duel; paternal grandparents were Sarah (Dudding) and John Owens. Her parents were Mildred (Duel) and Allen Owens. Shirley was born July [...]
Seniors prep for Jr. Miss
A tradition for Whitehall High School senior girls will continue on Saturday, Oct. 23. The 48th annual Junior Miss Scholarship program will take place at 7 p.m. in the Whitehall Junior/Senior High School Auditorium, with eight senior girls taking part in the annual event. “It’s been very good so far,” said Eileen Rozell, who has [...]
Besides basements, no flooding here
The rains came down and the winds came up. But other than some basement flooding, Whitehall stood strong. The two-part storm that dropped massive rains and produced major winds on the town to help usher in the month of October did not lead to any serious situations, according to town and village officials. “We had [...]
Eva S. Holcomb, 88
Eva S. Holcomb went peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Nov. 8, 2009, at The Orchard Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre. Eva was born on Jan, 16, 1921, in East Poultney, Vt., the daughter of Lucius and Eva (Stoddard) Holcomb. Eva touched the lives of many people over the years. Her kind, [...]
Students prepare for Junior Miss Pagent
Pizza is the international food of fellowship. As participants in the 2009 Whitehall Junior Miss Scholarship Program joined with their “Little Sisters” from the fifth grade in a night of pizza and fun, all were preparing for the 48th annual program, set for Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Whitehall Junior/Senior High School [...]
Marjorie F. Haines
Marjorie F. Haines passed away at Glens Falls Hospital on Saturday, June 27, 2009.Marjorie was born on June 15, 1926, in White Horse, N.J., the daughter of John and Dorothy (Kerbey) McDonough.Some may remember Marjorie’s smiling face and helpful nature while she worked at Willowbrook Gardens for more than 17 years.Marjorie was a member of [...]






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 [...]