This Week’s News
Brandon Police Report: Truck stuck on Pearl Street
Here’s what kept the BPD busy last week.
Life after OV: Tanner Romano builds big at Naylor & Breen
Naylor & Breen (NB) is one of the largest and most successful firms of its kind in Vermont. Since 1978, when the company was founded by Rob Naylor and Peter Breen, NB has been involved in major residential and business construction throughout New England.
As ESSER funding ends, OVUU board discusses budget and pre-k funding
The Otter Valley Unified Union (OVUU) School Board convened for its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 19 at the Neshobe School.
Tracing the past: The story of John Plude of Brandon
The short name “John Plude” on Brandon’s Civil War monument belies a long, fascinating, and sad story of a Vermonter who, like many others, went to war and never returned.
Editorial: A year in, The Reporter needs support from the community
In our last issue of 2023, which marked our one-year anniversary as an independent nonprofit, we ran an ad that got a good bit of attention, at least as far as I can tell by the number of comments I’ve received about it around town.
Photos of the Week
Sports
OV keeps Mill River to one touchdown in rainy Senior Game loss
Despite the dreary weather, OV Football celebrated the team’s seniors in a 0-1 game against Mill River.
OV’s Lucas Politano stands tall on the fairway
Lucas Politano, a junior at Otter Valley, is having a fantastic season on the school’s golf team, winning the individual State Division II Championship for a second year just last week.
Roselli locks down Vermont 200 starting spot at Devil’s Bowl
Two drivers can sleep easy on Saturday night, after racing their way into Sunday’s Fabian Earth Moving Vermont 200 at Devil’s Bowl Speedway.
At Devil’s Bowl, Hanson, English, Barrows and more nab wins
Josh Masterson and Tanner Siemons headlined a long list of winners Sunday night at New England’s Fastest Dirt Track.
Fisher brings ‘Elmo’ tribute to Victory Lane at Devil’s Bowl
Mike Fisher waited a long time for his first win at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, and the payoff was worth it.