This Week’s News
At Brandon House of Pizza, perseverance is easy as pie
Imagine buying a business and, only ten months later, standing in a hurricane while it floats down the street. Sheila Gearwar, the owner of Brandon House of Pizza (BHOP), had to do just that in August of 2011.
OVUU board divided on surplus funds
Compounding the district’s ongoing staffing and work-related woes, in which para-educators and bus drivers are still at impasse over contract negotiations, there have been nagging questions about facility and program upgrades and budget appropriations.
Davenport Electric Fest looks to start buzz for EVs
On July 9th, the town of Brandon will be hosting the first Davenport Electric Fest to celebrate the 220th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Davenport, the Forest Dale inventor who patented the world’s first battery-powered electric motor.
Brandon Free Public Library announces new project timeline
The library is now tabled to be moved to its temporary location at the town hall next April, with asbestos removal and construction beginning in earnest in June 2023.
Proctor celebrates Class of 2022
The upbeat mood of the overflowing crowd at the Proctor Junior Senior High School graduation matched the blue skies and bright sunshine this past Saturday morning as 22 seniors graduated in the class of 2022.
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Sports
OV keeps Mill River to one touchdown in rainy Senior Game loss
Despite the dreary weather, OV Football celebrated the team’s seniors in a 0-1 game against Mill River.
OV’s Lucas Politano stands tall on the fairway
Lucas Politano, a junior at Otter Valley, is having a fantastic season on the school’s golf team, winning the individual State Division II Championship for a second year just last week.
Roselli locks down Vermont 200 starting spot at Devil’s Bowl
Two drivers can sleep easy on Saturday night, after racing their way into Sunday’s Fabian Earth Moving Vermont 200 at Devil’s Bowl Speedway.
At Devil’s Bowl, Hanson, English, Barrows and more nab wins
Josh Masterson and Tanner Siemons headlined a long list of winners Sunday night at New England’s Fastest Dirt Track.
Fisher brings ‘Elmo’ tribute to Victory Lane at Devil’s Bowl
Mike Fisher waited a long time for his first win at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, and the payoff was worth it.