This Week’s News
Obituary: Thomas H. (“Hank”) Pelkey, Jr., 75, Pittsford
Thomas H. (“Hank”) Pelkey Jr. of Pittsford, VT passed away peacefully at his home from complications of Parkinson’s disease on January 25, 2025, at the age of 75.
One Room Theatrics Company to present the play “Private Peaceful” at the Brandon Town Hall
The stage play “Private Peaceful,” written by Michael Murporgo, will be presented on February 20 through February 23 at the Brandon Town Hall.
Pittsford’s Stephen Belcher brings African mythology to America
Americans may be familiar with Greek mythology—the exploits of Zeus, Athena, Aphrodite, and the rest of the Olympians—but our knowledge of the mythology of the rest of the world tends to be spotty at best.
Camp Thorpe seeks to strengthen ties to community
Unless you have family that have attended Camp Thorpe, chances are you don’t know much about the place, nestled up in the hills of Goshen.
Rutland County Parent Child Center to open childcare facility at Pittsford Village Farm
Pittsford Village Farm announced on Monday that it had entered into an agreement with the nonprofit Rutland County Parent Child Center to establish and run a childcare facility at PVF after the renovation of PVF’s main building has been completed in 2026.
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Sports
OV golfers qualify for 2022 Division II state tournament
The 2021 Division II champion Otter Valley boys’ golf team qualified to defend its title on Thursday, Oct. 6, by finishing second in the qualifying tournament on the Otters’ home course, Neshobe Golf Club.
OV girls’ soccer extends winning streak to four games
One of the hallmarks of great teamwork is communication. This is true in business and relationships, as well as in sports, and it has been a big part of the OV girls’ soccer team’s three-game win streak coming into Friday’s showdown with Springfield—including a 7-0 lambasting of Mill River on September 28.
Otters smother Mount Abe 46-25 for bigtime Homecoming victory
The Otter Valley football team broke open Saturday’s Division III game against Mount Abraham-Vergennes with a three-touchdown second quarter on the way to a big homecoming win.
Otter Valley Union High School fall sports report
BY ANGELO LYNN BRANDON — As the Otter Valley fall 2022 sports season heats up, a strong field hockey team looks to be competitive, the school’s golf team has its […]
OVUHS sports round-up
OV girls soccer took a 2-1 victory over West Rutland on Wednesday, Sept. 14, thanks mainly to the outstanding play of its entire roster.
