This Week’s News
What’s the deal with hardiness zones?
Lyn Des Marais is often asked about what plant should be planted where. Let’s start with the basics: hardiness zones of plants and shrubs, soil type, water needs, and the amount of sunlight needed are key facts to know before you plant.
Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region in search of nominations for the Board of Directors
The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR), a not-for-profit board charged with championing economic development in its communities, is seeking engaged residents for appointment to its Board of Directors.
802 Opportunity Grant to offer free college tuition to Vermonters
The Community College of Vermont (CCV) and Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) are expanding a program to provide Vermonters with a debt-free college degree.
Questions abound following new arrest for Shane Bartshe
On the evening of Friday, August 12, Bartshe was arrested again, this time for disorderly conduct, after placing a chair in the middle of Route 7/Franklin Street. Brandon Police were able to peacefully detain Mr. Barthse, who has a history of violence, including a recent incident with Rutland City Police that left two officers injured.
Sudbury’s Kayleigh Davenport conquered the world’s longest horse race
The Derby is a 1,000km (621.37 miles) trek through northern Mongolia designed to mimic the horse messenger system established by Genghis Khan nearly 800 years ago in 1224.
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Fall Sports Preview: New era of West Rutland soccer set to begin
After suffering an embarrassment of riches for the past several seasons, West Rutland soccer is now left trying to fill a large hole in their lineup.
Otters field hockey is heating up
BRANDON — The Otters field hockey team took on Rutland on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Otters brought a 1-1 record into the game against the 2-2-1 Raiders. The Otters jumped […]
Fall Sports Preview: Phantoms program ‘building nicely’ with eight returning
The Proctor boys’ soccer team, currently 3-0, is young but relatively experienced — only 3 seniors are back to lead the team this year — but coach Chad Wilson feels his program is building nicely. They have 19 players on the team, up from 14 last season.
Fall Sports Preview: Young Otters lineup looks to build solid foundation
Four years ago, Dick Williams began his tenure as the Otter Valley boys’ soccer coach with an almost blank slate. He worked to develop his players and over the years it started to show some success.
Fall Sports Preview: Horde on the hunt for third 2019 state title
The girls program at West Rutland has been dominating Division IV for months. After running through playoffs and capturing a state title in hoops last winter, they took to the diamond and brought home another state trophy in softball in the spring.
