This Week’s News
OV Principal Michael Ruppel begins his second year
Michael Ruppel had big shoes to fill coming to Otter Valley last year. Jim Avery had been Principal for so long that an entire generation had never known OV without him.
Back to school with RNESU Superintendent Kristin Hubert and OVUU School Board President Laurie Bertrand
Steven Jupiter sat with Hubert and Bertrand for a conversation about past experience and what they’re hoping for the coming year.
Names lost in Vermont, Part 7: Frank and Maggie White of Leicester
An obelisk with a broken cross at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Brandon attests to the fractured identities of the names inscribed on three of its faces.
After 16 years, Sam & Sharon Glaser close The Barn Antiques
If you ever needed an antique anvil, Sam Glaser was your man.
Plan for tree planting should help Brandon with climate change
Your trusty tree warden has submitted a draft Shade Tree Preservation Plan to the Town Manager and Selectboard for consideration.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Tremont takes first again, FitzGerald comes close at Devil’s Bowl Speedway
By RUSSELL JONES On Sunday, June 30, Kenny Tremont Jr., of West Sand Lake, N.Y., picked up his second win in as many weeks in the Pepsi Sportsman Modified division, […]
Pond Hill Ranch Rodeo saddles up for summer
By RUSSELL JONES The 48th year of pro rodeo excitement got underway near Castleton on Saturday, June 29 at Pond Hill Ranch. The field was packed with young cowboys ready […]
Local racers see success at Devil’s Bowl
By RUSSELL JONES After rain has cancelled or shortened the first several events of the season, racing finally got underway as Devil’s Bowl Speedway dropped the green flag for the […]
OV coaches named coach of the year, other Otters make All-MVL teams
By RUSSELL JONES Six members of the Otter Valley baseball and softball teams were selected to the 2019 All-MVL teams, and OV softball coaches Kelly Trayah and Toni Poalino were […]
Slaters top Otters, 3-1
Controversial call ends OV’s title chances By Andy Kirkaldy An Otter Valley Union High School baseball team led by seven multi-year senior starters compiled an outstanding 18-win season this spring. […]