For the last two months, the town of Brandon has been awash in fear and speculation surrounding the actions and safety of Shane Bartshe, who has had repeated legal and mental-health-related interactions with the Brandon Police Department (BPD) and emergency services.
Month: August 2022
Brandon seeks answer about vacant selectboard seat
Questions, confusion, and allegations have been swirling in Brandon following the recent resignation of selectboardsman Mike Markowski and the process to find his replacement among three qualified applicants.
Ex-Rutland childcare provider charged three years ago in infant’s death to stand trial in September
A former Rutland child care provider charged more than three years ago with manslaughter and child cruelty in the death of six-month-old Harper Rose Briar in her care is set for trial next month after a prosecutor pushed back on delaying it.
RNESU’s new superintendent, Dr. Kristin Hubert, looks to build on lessons learned from COVID
“There have been a lot of negatives regarding the pandemic—we don’t want to do long-term school closures ever again,” said Hubert in a recent conversation with The Reporter.
Proctor selectboard looks to repair sewage lagoon, hears several bids
There were no guests or public comments. It was noted that the paving at Gibb and Taylor Hill was going well; crosswalks had been repainted for the opening of school; the Fall Festival would take place on Wednesday, August 31 in the park.
Pittsford’s Patrick Daly takes ninth place at the USA Youth Climbing Nationals
Ten years of training probably sounds like a long time for most. For 15-year-old Patrick Daly of Pittsford, it’s practically a lifetime.
Westside teens win Elmira College’s Key Award
A little more than a week ago, Elmira College announced the winners of its Key Award. Among the winners were two West Rutland seniors, Arianna Coombs and Mallory Hogan.
Vermont Marble Museum delves into Proctor’s history with two vintage films
The heart of Proctor is made of marble, in both a literal and a figurative sense.
Richard William Rowe, 81, of Brandon
“Rick” was born in Proctor on Jan. 5, 1941. He was the son of William and Evelyn (LaDuke) Rowe.
Kathleen Hopperstad, 71, of Chase City, Va.
Many people came to know and love Kathy as a talented hairdresser in the Brandon area. She also worked at Neshobe Elementary School as a teacher’s aide. She was adored by all the students and staff she met along the way.
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