This Week’s News
Vermont reports 25 Covid patients in ICU and a record-setting 641 cases
The Vermont Department of Health reported 25 Covid-19 patients hospitalized in intensive care units on Monday, Dec. 6, a record number — and just one day after the state again set a record for new infections.
Letter to the Editor: Looking for input from you
As the town manager conducts a search for a new chief of police for Brandon, the selectboard is reaching out to the community as we would value public input. We are in a posture of intentional listening.
Pittsford Selectboard drafts letter opposing wind project
The Pittsford Selectboard voted 4-1 last Wednesday to draft a letter opposing the Grandpa’s Knob wind project once the project’s developers come to the panel with additional information.
Press Release: Rutland Regional Medical Center Restricts Visitors to Combat COVID
Starting December 9, Rutland Regional Medical Center will restrict visitors in order to protect patients from rising COVID cases in the community.
Community rallies, helps OVUHS teacher
BY ANGELO LYNN BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School and the greater Brandon community are coming to the aid of a beloved teacher and founder of the unique and […]
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Sports
OV rock climbing scales to 4th at state championship
Dozens of middle- and high-school climbers from around the region vied for the top spot, ascending newly created routes ranging in difficulty level from 5.7 to 5.13.
Backcountry skiing in Brandon’s backyard
Who’d know that only 10 minutes east of Brandon on Route 73 lies a world class backcountry ski area? For skiers or snowboarders who crave untracked powder, it is a slice of heaven.
Proctor baseball team nets big bucks at Franklin’s fundraiser
Franklin’s fundraiser nets $1,574.15 for Proctor baseball team to go to Cooperstown.
OVUHS rock climbers end regular season on a high note
When the last climber was belayed down the wall for the final regular-season meet last Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center in Rutland, the Otter Valley Union High School climbing team topped the scoreboard, with a season total of 115,725.
Take a shot at pickleball
When was the last time you experienced a “dink in the kitchen” or made a serve from the “even court?” This is the language of Pickleball enthusiasts, and we’ve got a few right here in Brandon.