This Week’s News
Brandon church seeking new roof
By RUSSELL JONES BRANDON — The Brandon Congregational Church not only stands out physically, as the proud tower holds the town clock and its bells announce the hour, it also […]
Tax rates set in two towns
Proctor sees 7% hike; Pittsford’s rates held to 2.5% By RUSSELL JONES PITTSFORD — The municipal tax rate in Pittsford will see a 2.5 percent increase this year, as rates […]
End-of-session legislative wrap-up
By STEPHANIE ZAK JEROME It’s been an honor to serve you in the Vermont House. This session, we passed bills to build a strong Vermont economy, invest in our communities, […]
BARN OPERA scores a new performance space
By RUSSELL JONES BRANDON — The melodious voices that make up the BARN OPERA will soon be getting a new home. After two years inside the barn of Brandon Music […]
Great Brandon Auction going, going, gone
By RUSSELL JONES After a little mid-day sprinkle, dozens of bidders was greeted by a perfect summer day as the Great Brandon Auction got underway this past Tuesday, July 16. […]
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Sports
Two OV seniors named to 2022 North-South All-Star football roster
Keevon Parks and Caleb Whitney were recently named to the South team’s roster for this year’s North-South All-Star game to be held at Norwich University on November 20.
Otter golfers win back-to-back Division II state titles
Sparked by a medalist performance by sophomore Lucas Politano, the Otter Valley Union High School boys’ golf team claimed its second consecutive Division II championship on Thursday, Oct. 13.
OV field hockey snags 3-0 victory over Middlebury
The host Otter Valley field hockey team struck for two first-quarter goals against visiting Middlebury on Thursday, Oct. 6, and did enough the rest of the way to earn a 3-0 victory.
OV golfers qualify for 2022 Division II state tournament
The 2021 Division II champion Otter Valley boys’ golf team qualified to defend its title on Thursday, Oct. 6, by finishing second in the qualifying tournament on the Otters’ home course, Neshobe Golf Club.
OV girls’ soccer extends winning streak to four games
One of the hallmarks of great teamwork is communication. This is true in business and relationships, as well as in sports, and it has been a big part of the OV girls’ soccer team’s three-game win streak coming into Friday’s showdown with Springfield—including a 7-0 lambasting of Mill River on September 28.
