This Week’s News
Vermont warning of rail danger after Amtrak close calls
Vermont Transportation Agency officials are warning about people walking along the newly refurbished railroad line between Burlington and Rutland where Amtrak trains are conducting full-speed test runs.
OVUUSD budget largely intact as voters reconsider on April 26
In its meeting last Wednesday, the OVUU board opted to keep its 2022-23 budget largely intact ahead of a revote set for Tuesday, April 26.
Meet Guinness: Brandon’s newest police trainee
The newest member of the Brandon Police Department is warm, furry, too cute for words — and in the earliest steps of training.
Brandon to reconsider $1 million in ARPA spending
A change in the way towns can spend American Rescue Plan money sparked a lengthy conversation among Brandon selectboard members Monday night.
Press Release: Chamber of Commerce – OVUHS Prize Award
The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce is once again offering its annual Otter Valley $500 Prize Award for a graduating senior or junior class OVUHS student.
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Sports
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.
Fall Sports Preview: Phantoms look to ‘head in’ to finals for third time in a row
The Proctor Phantoms girls’ soccer team is hoping that the third time is the charm. They’ve lost in the state finals game to Arlington two years in a row by the score of 3-0, but this year head coach Chris Hughes is excited about the upcoming season.
Fall Sports Preview: OV girls ready to face challenges of Division II
The Otter Valley girls’ soccer team has high expectations for themselves. Led by veteran coach John White, the girls’ team petitioned the VPA to move up to Div. II from Div. III because they wanted a bigger challenge.
Three Brandon drivers win big at Devil’s Bowl
Brandon drivers dominated the racing at Devil’s Bowl as three Brandon drivers took home the win in their respective divisions over the weekend.
Fall Sports Preview: Otters field hockey led by core quintet of seniors
Otter Valley’s field hockey team began its season with a 4-0 win in Brattleboro on Sept. 6. It’s a tough opponent to start the season with, but it is also a good test of the team’s grit, skills and determination.
