This Week’s News
Guest editorial: Let’s end trapping in Vermont
Reading the Washington Post on January 19, 2023, I came across an article I couldn’t ignore titled “Bears were mysteriously missing toes. These scientists cracked the case” by Dino Grandoni.
Brandon Police Department statement on Tyre Nichols
The Brandon Police Department would like to express our disgust and disbelief at what occurred in Memphis, Tennessee on January 7, 2023.
Marielle Blais: Why I’m running for Brandon select board — again
Public service is important to me, both professionally and as a volunteer. I have taught preschoolers to graduate students and adult learners.
Legislative Report: House of Representatives settles into routine
The beginning of a new biennium always brings a rush of introduction of new proposed legislation in the House and this year the pattern is no different.
Leicester student nominated as state rep for national nonprofit
Leicester student Ashlynn Ketcham, age 9, has been nominated to be a state representative for Be Strong, a national nonprofit
Photos of the Week
Sports
West Rutland, Proctor girls make VT basketball coaches Dream Dozen
By RUSSELL JONES The Vermont Basketball Coaches’ Association announced last Thursday the selection of the Dream Dozen girls’ basketball teams. “These are the 12 best underclass (non-seniors) players in the […]
Sign ups for spring and summer youth leagues announced
By RUSSELL JONES The sign ups for youth league baseball are under way in towns across the county as the recreation departments for towns prepare for spring and summer. The […]
West Rutland girls Division IV state champs!
The West Rutland girls walked onto the court in Barre Auditorium for the state finals as the three-seed underdog, but walked off the court as champions, defeating Blue Mountain, 39-33, […]
Westside beats Danville
By Russell Jones WEST RUTLAND — Going into the girls’ D-IV quarterfinal game on Saturday, Coach Carl Serrani, fresh off his 300th all-time victory, had his West Rutland girls ready […]
Proctor, West Rutland opponents announced; OV falls in first round
Playoff Pairings were announced on Monday and Otter Valley fights hard in first round playoff game…
