This Week’s News
Up to 400 animals surrendered as Hegarty Investigation proceeds
The number of animals relocated from a troubled farm in Brandon has risen to 400.
Moonshine in Vermont
BRANDON — The owners of Ripton Mountain Distillery were simply drinking their own moonshine almost two years ago when someone suggested they go into the distilling business.
Gun sanctuary issue prompts proposed policy in Brandon
By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON – The Brandon Select Board will take up the issue of federal and state matters presented to the board, like the gun sanctuary resolution issue […]
Pittsford to debate gun sanctuary resolution at Town Meeting
By LEE J. KAHRS PITTSFORD – Town Meeting in Pittsford should be well attended this year. The select board here has doubled down on its support for a gun sanctuary […]
Authorities seize more than 100 animals from Brandon farm (Updated)
The farm has been the subject of animal abuse investigations in the past, and neighbors said the most recent raid was a relief.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Otter Valley’s Walking Stick Theatre to perform annual spring musical al fresco
Pandemic compelled director and students to learn to create theatre in different ways March 10, 2021 By JOSIE GAWRYS BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School’s Walking Stick Theatre group […]
Let the kids play?
Petition launched by Proctor parent and coach against delaying fall sports season By LEE J. KAHRS PROCTOR — A petition protesting the Vermont Principal’s Association’s (VPA) plan to postpone the […]
OV hires new field hockey girls soccer coaches
BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School has hired new coaches to lead two varsity girls’ programs this fall, both with coaching experience at the school, according to Athletic Director Steven Keith
OV graduates 65 who look beyond the pandemic
Families attend drive-in style graduation following social distance protocols.
OV, other RNeSU schools, craft pandemic graduations
By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON/ WEST RUTLAND/ PROCTOR — It will take longer, and there won’t be any hugging or handshaking as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, but local high school […]