This Week’s News
Concerns at transfer station prompt talks
By RUSSELL JONES The Brandon Selectboard discussed reopening contract negotiations with the company that runs the transfer station in Brandon, as well as wetlands reclassification, at a recent meeting. The select board heard good news about the transfer station in that the company running the transfer waste station has paid the back rent owed to […]
Legislative Report
By STEPHANIE ZAK JEROME Thank you for the trust you have placed in me this legislative session. It has been an honor serving as your State Representative. The Vermont House spent the 2019 session prioritizing bills that will help our families and communities thrive. We have focused our work on building a Vermont that works […]
Towns prepare parades in honor of Memorial Day
By RUSSELL JONES As Memorial Day signals the traditional start of summer, it’s also represents the first big parade of the season in Brandon as well as neighboring communities. Local residents will have plenty of options this coming Monday, May 27 for the annual Memorial Day Parades, which kicks off in Brandon at at 10 […]
Sister Wicked: After 20 years, a place of her own
By RUSSELL JONES Sometimes, frustration can lead to inspiration. Anyone who has driven through Brandon during the Route 7 construction knows how frustrating the time spent waiting for your turn to go can be. But it was a moment like that, sitting in traffic in her car near the Town Hall, that inspired Gina Germond […]
Pittsford man charged in death of girlfriend
By RUSSELL JONES A late night out that led to a domestic dispute ended with police alleging a Pittsford man struck his girlfriend at her home in Proctor with his truck, causing her death. State police were notified of a body found at 13 Market Street in Proctor at 4:52 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
West Rutland comes up from behind to top Proctor
West Rutland continued the school’s improbable run to a possible state championship by coming from behind to top rival Proctor at Proctor’s softball/baseball complex on Tuesday afternoon.
Otters lose in the eighth to Hartford
The Hurricanes took advantage of a wind-blown fly ball and turned the misplayed fly ball into four runs in the top of the eighth to pin yet another tough defeat on the home team.
Otter Valley Softball pounds Fair Haven
The Otter Valley softball express continued its run through central Vermont with a resounding rout of Fair Haven on Saturday morning at the Slater’s home field.
Otter Valley baseball falls to Brattleboro
The Otter Valley Otters baseball team came up short versus a strong Brattleboro squad on Saturday morning at the Otters diamond.
Proctor edges Westside in thriller
In a game loaded with plenty of tense moments, the Proctor Ghosts pulled out a victory by a whisker Tuesday night.