This Week’s News
Pittsford Selectboard looking into RNESU use of ‘Blue House’ as rental
By RUSSELL JONES The Pittsford Selectboard is discussing the issue of the Burditt Trust fund, again. This time the issue is the ownership of a school building that was purchased with Burditt money, but is being used for what the board considers non-school activities. The Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union recently entered into a licensing agreement […]
New lease on life at Smoke Rise Campground
Fred Hansen spends his winters in Florida, but he doesn’t enjoy his time there as much as the summers in Vermont. In fact, he hates it.
Improvements, change in management on horizon in Proctor
By RUSSELL JONES Many changes are coming to the town of Proctor within the next year. Over the next several months, residents should see new sidewalks along the park by the town offices; a rebuilt wall in front of those offices and by July of next year the town will welcome a new town manager. […]
Ribbon cutting at The Market on West Street
The Market on West Street held a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Friday, Aug. 31. Hosted by the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce, the ribbon cutting celebrated the re-opening of the general store in Proctor.
Board nixes idea of blurring town lines; seeks public input
By RUSSELL JONES BRANDON — The Otter Valley Unified Union (OVUU) Board has decided against moving school boundaries and will begin to gauge interest in construction of a consolidated middle school and make a concerted effort to improve communication with the community. The board hosted an open board retreat on Wednesday, Aug. 21, that focused, […]
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Sports
Brandon to host first ever Vermont state cornhole championships
By RUSSELL JONES Glory and a chance to be called Vermont State Champions are on the line this weekend as Brandon hosts the first-ever Great Vermont Cornhole Championship at the Brandon Inn. “Brandon is the cornhole capital of Vermont,” said event coordinator Bill Moore. “I think this will be a great lead-in to the Fire […]
Devil’s Bowl double feature sees local racers win
By RUSSELL JONES Two races at Devil’s Bowl this past week yielded similar results in the Pepsi Modified Sportsman division as Kenny Tremont Jr. picked up his third and fourth wins of the season. One local driver, Adam Piper of Leicester, turned his luck around after blowing an engine in the July 4 race to […]
Tremont takes first again, FitzGerald comes close at Devil’s Bowl Speedway
By RUSSELL JONES On Sunday, June 30, Kenny Tremont Jr., of West Sand Lake, N.Y., picked up his second win in as many weeks in the Pepsi Sportsman Modified division, coming from a 19th place start in the The Charlie LaDuc Memorial 54 feature race. Several local racers ran well in other various divisions. Brian […]
Pond Hill Ranch Rodeo saddles up for summer
By RUSSELL JONES The 48th year of pro rodeo excitement got underway near Castleton on Saturday, June 29 at Pond Hill Ranch. The field was packed with young cowboys ready to prove themselves and seasoned pros ready to reaffirm their positions at the top of the rankings. Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Organization, the Pond […]
Local racers see success at Devil’s Bowl
By RUSSELL JONES After rain has cancelled or shortened the first several events of the season, racing finally got underway as Devil’s Bowl Speedway dropped the green flag for the “Topless for Dad” Father’s Day special on Sunday, June 16. Several local racers finished up near the top, and one West Rutland racer took the […]
