This Week’s News
The Brandon Buzz
By JAY MICHAEL, REPRESENTING THE BLSG MOSQUITO DISTRICT Finally, in July, the weather turned and the rain subsided to a more normal level and the Otter Creek went back in its banks. For the month of July, the BLSG pursued the area’s mosquitoes both as larvae and adults. The larvae sampling continued for seven days […]
The sweet taste of history
New owners of Maple Museum look to continue rich Vermont tradition By RUSSELL JONES The New England Maple Museum, on Route 7 in Pittsford, has been open for four decades, but until recently the future of the museum was in jeopardy. New owners Tom and Rhonda Gadhue said they are not only trying to keep […]
Train exhibit at Compass Center looking for team to take over project
By RUSSELL JONES The goal of the Compass Center in Brandon is to entertain, educate, involve and inspire visitors with exhibits, performances and programs that celebrate music and the creative arts. Five years ago, the Compass Foundation donated a room to house a creative arts project that was different from most exhibits they usually display. […]
Segment 6 work nears completion
By RUSSELL JONES As the summer nears its end and fall comes rushing in, the much-awaited Segment 6 construction end date appears on the horizon. Much of the work around town is now completed or nearing completion said Segment 6 information director Bernie Carr, who added that the project is still on schedule to finish […]
Pittsford property owner files Act 250 permit
By KATY SAVAGE A property owner in Pittsford has filed an Act 250 permit to demolish a vacant two-story home and build a 7,200 square-foot retail store in the village. The permit, filed July 23, includes the development of 33 parking areas, sidewalks, signage and landscaping. The 2.7-acre property at 40 Plains Road has seen […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
OV field hockey rolls over Fair Haven
The Otters continued their winning ways as they beat Fair Haven 15-0 on Tuesday. Alia Edmunds had four goals and four assists. Morgan LaPorte also had four goals in the win and Riley Keith added two. Livia Bernhardt, McKenzie McKay, Bella Falco, Alice Keith and Ellie Ross each had one goal. Ross had three saves […]
OV Hall of Fame adds 12 new members
During halftime of Saturday’s Otter Valley Union High School football game, 12 new members of the Otter Valley Hall of Fame were introduced, including eight athletes, a coach, two teachers and an administrator.
Proctor outlasts OV in boys soccer
A last-second buzzer-beating win is usually something one thinks of in a basketball game. But a matchup of two young teams on Friday resulted in one of those last second victories for Proctor boys soccer as they defeated Otter Valley Union High School, 1-0, with only seven seconds left in double overtime.
Fall Sports Preview: New era of West Rutland soccer set to begin
After suffering an embarrassment of riches for the past several seasons, West Rutland soccer is now left trying to fill a large hole in their lineup.
Otters field hockey is heating up
BRANDON — The Otters field hockey team took on Rutland on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Otters brought a 1-1 record into the game against the 2-2-1 Raiders. The Otters jumped into the lead early and their defense held to give them the 3-1 win. Ryleigh LaPorte scored off a Brittney Jackson pass at 13:33 in […]
