This Week’s News
OV rock climbing scales to 4th at state championship
Dozens of middle- and high-school climbers from around the region vied for the top spot, ascending newly created routes ranging in difficulty level from 5.7 to 5.13.
Baird Farm Maple Open House, March 25 and 26
How about some maple syrup on rosemary waffles? Maple-themed beer from Mount Holly Beer Co.? Maple tasting?
Brandon Police Report: Animals and ODs abound
Brandon police were kept busy this past week with medical emergencies, disputes, and driving violations.
Gardening: I’m right where I want to be
“Who is the master of our gardens? Plants, weeds, weather or us?” asks Judy Reilly when I arrive. I’m not sure how I’d answer that question.
Brian Coolidge, Seth Hopkins, and Cecil Reniche-Smith win seats on Brandon Selectboard
In one of the few contested Selectboard races in the area, two Brandon incumbents retained their seats while a relative newcomer managed to win a seat occupied by someone appointed after a resignation.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Two OV wrestlers win in tourney
Two Otter Valley Union High School wrestlers won their weight classes at Mount Mansfield’s annual Jason Lowell tournament on Saturday…
Brandon Bison clash with Proctor Phantoms
The House of Noise was rocking on Monday night as the Otters of Otter Valley girls’ basketball team took on the Proctor Phantoms on 1961 Night. The 4-8 Otters, who were wearing the pre-merger Brandon Bison throwback jerseys, got off to a hot start but…
1961: A season to remember
In the fall of 1961, the high schools in Brandon and Pittsford merged to form Otter Valley Union high school. Prior to that merger, both schools fielded athletic teams. Throughout that long history at Pittsford High School, they had never had a state championship in any sport…
