This Week’s News
Two local businesses receive Vt.’s first retail cannabis licenses
The Cannabis Control Board approved its first batch of retail establishment licenses on September 14 to Mountain Girl Cannabis in Rutland and FLŌRA Cannabis in Middlebury.
Jennifer K. Rushlow named dean of new Vermont School for the Environment
The environmental public policy school overseen by Rushlow will focus on climate change, environmental justice, sustainable food and agriculture, clean energy, and animal protection.
New data confirms national significance of endangered bat colony in Hinesburg
Indiana bats are a federally endangered species. The colony, located on conservation land in Hinesburg, consists of over 700 bats.
Pittsford Village Farm to start construction on new pavilion
Library Directory Shelly Williams expressed her enthusiasm for the pavilion, saying, “It’s going to open up a lot of programming opportunities for the library.”
Police deal with vandalism and assault at OVUHS
A 12-year-old student came to the police station to report that they had been assaulted in the bathroom at the school a few hours prior and that several students were videotaping and cheering on the assault as it occurred.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Devil’s Bowl double feature sees local racers win
By RUSSELL JONES Two races at Devil’s Bowl this past week yielded similar results in the Pepsi Modified Sportsman division as Kenny Tremont Jr. picked up his third and fourth […]
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 […]