This Week’s News
Brandon Selectboard talks recycling, wetlands change
By RUSSELL JONES The Brandon Selectboard met on Monday, June 24, and appointed several people to positions in the town’s management systems. Tim Guiles also provided updates on two ongoing […]
A Nifty selection
Brandon’s thrift store tabbed as parade’s Grand Marshal By RUSSELL JONES The first thing parade-goers will see at this year’s Fourth of July celebration will be 20 Nifty Thrifty volunteers […]
Early start, supper and day-long events new for July 4 celebration
By RUSSELL JONES Billed as “the best Independence Day parade likely to be found anywhere in the state,” the 43rd annual celebration in Brandon will be held on July 5 […]
Reggae jam rocks Castle
By RUSSELL JONES Reggae fans from around the area met at Wilson Castle in Proctor on Saturday, June 15, for the Wilson Castle Jam Fest. The concert, put on by […]
From corn to hemp, local farm changes crop to keep growing
By RUSSELL JONES “Our secret’s out,” grinned Sam Markowski as he surveyed a dirt field full of different farm equipment. “We’re growing hemp up here in Pittsford.” A close relative […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
Proctor, West Rutland opponents announced; OV falls in first round
Playoff Pairings were announced on Monday and Otter Valley fights hard in first round playoff game…
OV girls finish season versus Rutland
The Otter Valley girls held their senior night as they hosted Rutland for the final game of the season on Saturday. Seniors Kele Parks and Felicity Drew were honored before the game…
Coach Serrani reaches 300-win milestone
Saturday marked a momentous event for many in West Rutland as girl’s basketball coach Carl Serrani celebrated his 300th win when the Golden Horde…
West Rutland girls take close loss at home
The Golden Horde put their 10-4 Division IV record on the line Saturday as the Division III, 10-3, Green Mountain Chieftains came to town.
Two OV wrestlers win in tourney
Two Otter Valley Union High School wrestlers won their weight classes at Mount Mansfield’s annual Jason Lowell tournament on Saturday…