A trio of Whitehall softball players were lauded by opposing coaches in league all-star voting last month. Seniors Brittney Putorti, Victoria Christian and Paxton Peterson were all honored for their play on the field this season. Putorti was named a first-team Adirondack All Star. An overpowering pitcher, Putorti was on the mound for every inning [...]
Lavin wins Triple Jump
This story has been revised to include the results from the Section II meet in Fort Plain on May 25. An earlier version of this story had the incorrect results. Rebecca Lavin made sure she ended her high school track career on a high note. The senior wrapped up an outstanding season by winning the [...]
Outdoors in Whitehall with Gene Terry: Women enjoy day at HF Fish and Game Club
On Saturday, June 1, 33 women took part in women’s day at the Hudson Falls Fish and Game Club. Sponsored by the Washington County Federation of Sportsmen Clubs, the women enjoyed a day just for them in shooting rifles, black powder, skeet shooting and also archery. Headed by Bill Pike, these women showed that they [...]
Slate Valley to display new exhibit
To celebrate immigrants from the Carpatho-Rusyn Mountains, the Slate Valley Museum will open a new exhibit in conjunction with this month’s First Friday on June 7. “Preserving a Heritage, Building a Community: The Carpatho-Rusyn People of the Slate Valley” will look at the experiences of these people in this area at the end of the [...]
Local students, faculty observe Memorial Day
The student and faculty at Whitehall Elementary School paid tribute last Thursday to one of the community’s fallen heroes during its annual Memorial Day Ceremony. More than a hundred parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles and a dozen Legionnaires looked on as students recited poems, sang songs and received awards. But the most touching moment was [...]
Step ‘N’ Time Dance Studio to celebrate “A Decade of Dance”
Step ‘N’ Time Dance Studio will present its 2013 dance recital “A Decade of Dance,” on May 31 and June 1 at the Whitehall High School auditorium. The shows will take place at 6:30 p.m. May 31 and at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on June 1. The studio is thrilled to be celebrating its [...]







