This Week’s News
Church art show scratches at painful past
It is fair to question the efficacy of a tribute without representation, especially by a Christian church, given Christianity’s complicity in attempting to eradicate indigenous people throughout history.
Richard Welch of Brandon arrested for impregnating 11-year-old child
Welch pleaded not guilty in Rutland criminal court on Wednesday but faces a minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum of life if convicted and is being held without bail pending a weight of evidence trial.
8th annual ‘Brandon Has Talent Show’ performs to a packed house
This year’s edition—emceed, as always, by the charming effervescence and age-appropriate ribaldry of Dennis Marden—featured 17 performances and 23 performers.
Pedal to the Sea: Cycling adventure raises over $7,000 for Homeless Prevention Center
An avid mountain biker, in addition to being an advocate for altruism, Angus Chaney says the plan came together quicker than frost on a pumpkin.
OV field hockey snags 3-0 victory over Middlebury
The host Otter Valley field hockey team struck for two first-quarter goals against visiting Middlebury on Thursday, Oct. 6, and did enough the rest of the way to earn a 3-0 victory.
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‘Red, White, & Birdie’ fundraising tourney at Neshobe Golf Club this weekend
The Ladies’ Neshobe Invitational Tournament will take place this Saturday (July 22) at Neshobe Golf Club.
The joy of golfing needs no defense
I have reached an age where it is becoming ever more common for me to take stock of my life, and lately I keep hearing this one eerie message echo across my landscape: “You’ve wasted too much of your life playing golf.”
Audet rebounds for Devil’s Bowl Sportsman win
Troy Audet technically has not lost a race that he has competed in at Devil’s Bowl Speedway during the last two weeks, but that does not mean that the road has been an easy one for him.
Coach Wade Mitchell honored at Otter Valley
Legendary coach Wade Mitchell was honored posthumously prior to the Otter Valley Varsity baseball game on Monday, May 15th.
Devil’s Bowl Speedway ready for season opener
Stock car racing season has arrived in Vermont, and West Haven’s Devil’s Bowl Speedway will be the first track in the Green Mountain State to swing its gates open on Saturday, April 29 at 6:00 p.m.