This Week’s News
Social distance no problem for performers who go online
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
That quote by Pablo Picasso on the importance of the arts to any society seems as relevant today as it ever has, the dust of everyday life growing exponentially during an unprecedented global pandemic.
Funeral directors adjust to new normal during COVID-19 pandemic
Funerals, burials being cancelled, postponed as gatherings are avoided By Lee J. Kahrs and Christopher Ross BRANDON/PITTSFORD — End-of-life celebrations are often an occasion for large gatherings, but during the […]
Senate measure would extend stay on evictions
Lawmakers seek to curb homelessness during COVID-19 pandemic By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON — A measure being considered by the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs would […]
Pittsford Food Shelf ready to help those who need it
The Pittsford Food Shelf is stocked and ready to help residents with their grocery needs. The only thing missing are more customers.
Legislative Report: Grants, loans, and support to navigate COVID-19
By Rep. Stephanie Zak Jerome Vermont House of Representatives (Brandon, Pittsford, Sudbury) Rutland-6 This is a critical moment in the COVID-19 emergency. Earlier this week, the state released information that […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
OV rock climbing scales to 4th at state championship
Dozens of middle- and high-school climbers from around the region vied for the top spot, ascending newly created routes ranging in difficulty level from 5.7 to 5.13.
Backcountry skiing in Brandon’s backyard
Who’d know that only 10 minutes east of Brandon on Route 73 lies a world class backcountry ski area? For skiers or snowboarders who crave untracked powder, it is a slice of heaven.
Proctor baseball team nets big bucks at Franklin’s fundraiser
Franklin’s fundraiser nets $1,574.15 for Proctor baseball team to go to Cooperstown.
OVUHS rock climbers end regular season on a high note
When the last climber was belayed down the wall for the final regular-season meet last Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center in Rutland, the Otter Valley Union High School climbing team topped the scoreboard, with a season total of 115,725.
Take a shot at pickleball
When was the last time you experienced a “dink in the kitchen” or made a serve from the “even court?” This is the language of Pickleball enthusiasts, and we’ve got a few right here in Brandon.