This Week’s News
Sunshine Village Lavender Farm brightens up Pittsford
Who doesn’t love the sight and smell of a lavender field in full bloom?
Maple Pie contest at the Baird Farm in North Chittenden was sweet (and savory) and delicious
Bob and Bonnie Baird hosted the 4th Annual Great North American Maple Pie Contest at their farm in North Chittenden last Saturday.
Brandon tries to protect its covered bridge
Though almost entirely rebuilt in the early 2000s, the Sanderson covered bridge on Pearl Street has spanned Otter Creek since 1838.
OV’s Brooke Kimball named Unified Basketball Coach of the Year by Southern VT League
What really matters about sports? 2025 Southern Vermont League Unified Basketball Coach of the Year Brooke Kimball of Otter Valley said, “I love how much joy it brings.”
Photos of the Week
Sports
Brandon Bison clash with Proctor Phantoms
The House of Noise was rocking on Monday night as the Otters of Otter Valley girls’ basketball team took on the Proctor Phantoms on 1961 Night. The 4-8 Otters, who were wearing the pre-merger Brandon Bison throwback jerseys, got off to a hot start but…
1961: A season to remember
In the fall of 1961, the high schools in Brandon and Pittsford merged to form Otter Valley Union high school. Prior to that merger, both schools fielded athletic teams. Throughout that long history at Pittsford High School, they had never had a state championship in any sport…
