This Week’s News
Medicare: What are the choices?
Are you confused with all the mail and all the pitches you see and hear about Medicare? Which ones are necessary directives from Medicare and which ones are simply sales pitches?
Brandon Police still investigating armed robbery
Two masked males, one armed with a knife, robbed the Champlain Farms convenience store in Brandon on Sunday, November 27, and remain at large.
Proctor path to Beaver Pond makes progress despite delays
A lengthy discussion on how to move forward on a half-mile multi-use path from downtown Proctor to Beaver Pond dominated Monday’s selectboard meeting.
Democrat Joseph Andriano of Orwell is looking forward to serving his first term
In addition to running a law office that focuses on estate planning and the formation of employee-owned cooperative businesses, Andriano co-hosts the popular “Orwell Bugler” podcast with the owner of Buxton’s Store, Andy Buxton.
Soggy Brandon tree lighting ceremony still a success
Despite the rain, a number of Brandon townspeople turned out to welcome in the holiday season at the Brandon Town Hall on Sunday, Nov. 27 for a joyful hour of caroling (inside) and tree lighting (outside).
Photos of the Week
Sports
OV softball triumphs in Proctor scrimmage
Otter Valley varsity softball dusts off the cobwebs for their first scrimmage of the season against Proctor High School.
Otter softball ready for 2023 season
The Otter Valley girls’ softball team is ready to ride the experience of their seven seniors to a successful 2023 season.
Otter Valley baseball is ready for 2023 season
The Otter Valley Otters varsity baseball team is back and looking for the success that slipped through their fingers last year.
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.
Backcountry skiing in Brandon’s backyard
Who’d know that only 10 minutes east of Brandon on Route 73 lies a world class backcountry ski area? For skiers or snowboarders who crave untracked powder, it is a slice of heaven.