By BUTCH SHAW The end of the 2019 Legislative session is in sight, but the number of unresolved issues continues to grow, and an actual adjournment date is elusive. In […]
Category: This Week
Library launches advisory group with escape room
By RUSSELL JONES The Brandon Free Public Library has launched a teen/tween advisory group to help provide feedback to improve library offerings. At the kickoff for the advisory group, the […]
Soup’s on! Market on West Street set to open
By RUSSELL JONES After nearly two years without a store in town, Proctor will soon have a place to shop for essentials, lunch, and even beer. The Market on West […]
GRCSU merger stymies contract talks
By RUSSELL JONES The Greater Rutland County Supervisory Union has reached an agreement with one set of staff, but the teachers in the district still do not have contracts after […]
Poor weather doesn’t deter participants in Pittsford Trail Run
By RUSSELL JONES The weather was rainy and cold and the trails were wet and muddy, but 135 people still turned out for the fourth annual Pittsford Trail Run on […]
RNESU hires new Director of Curriculum
By RUSSELL JONES A new Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment has been hired for the Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union. The RNESU board approved Dr. Kristen Hubert on Tuesday, April […]
Police-involved shooting follows manhunt for armed, dangerous man
An officer-involved shooting has followed an extensive manhunt for Jeremy Potwin, the armed and dangerous suspect in an escalating series of crimes over the past several weeks. Mr. Potwin died […]
Legislative Report
By STEPHANIE ZAK JEROME, D-BRANDON A continued thanks to my constituents who have reached out to me via email, telephone, or who have stopped by at my Office Hours. I like […]
Motorcycle crash in Brandon sends four to hospital
By RUSSELL JONES Four motorcycles traveling north on Route 7 in a group collided into each other when the cycle in front skidded sideways on what police suspected was loose […]
Local ranch looks to give back to veterans
By RUSSELL JONES Although his dream got off to a slow start, Bruce Fowler says his project, which has lofty goals, is finally getting some traction. “It’s taken some time, […]