By Jaime Thomas Jacopo Spezia comes from Arco, an alpine village in Northern Italy. Manuchehr Dorgabekov comes from Khorog, a Middle Eastern town located in the foothills of the Himalayas in Tajikistan. What do the two have in common? They’re both spending a year in Granville as foreign exchange students. The 17-year-old boys live with [...]
Four students suspended for drugs
Four Whitehall Central School students were suspended for drug-related incidents Jan. 25, and at least one has been arrested. “It’s scary, and it’s sad. It’s a huge blow,” said Principal Kelly McHugh, who was open about the incident. “I think it has had a huge impact on the students and the faculty,” she said. “Some [...]
Two boys rescued on river
Two North Street youths got a dunk in ice cold water and a serious scare but were otherwise unharmed after falling into the Mettowee River late Monday afternoon. Officials said the boys, one 9 and one 12, were playing in the area behind Manchester Wood along the banks of the Mettowee River when the pair [...]
Scott William Golden, 34
Scott William Golden, 34, went into the loving arms of his grandmothers on Dec. 24, 2010. He was born on May 9, 1976, to Polly M. Simmes and Larry Golden, both of Whitehall. Scott spent his childhood in Whitehall. He spent his summers camping and fishing with his family. He attended Whitehall High School until [...]
Mimi bears help bring joy, therapy
In a very limited release, eight children received special “Mimi Bears” as a gift. The gift was made out of love and as a way to stay sane while Rita Gordon was treated for cancer.






