RNESU superintendent full of hope and pragmatism
From school closures to a mass exodus of faculty and staff, to a cultural and political reckoning that has found its way into classrooms across the country, schools and the students in them have been through some of the most unstable and challenging times in recent memory.
Brandon officer and K-9 partner complete narcotics detection training
Completion of the two-month program allows Ofc. Aiden Alnwick to use Guinness in searches for drugs, specifically cocaine, methamphetamines, ecstasy, heroin, and fentanyl.
Brandon Library receives $100K state grant for ADA compliance
The money will go toward the library’s planned renovation, specifically to defray costs relating to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
OVUUSD grapples with equity audit and preps for budget vote
The Otter Valley Unified Union School Board met at the Neshobe Elementary School in Forestdale on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, to discuss next steps after the completion of the Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union’s district-wide equity audit, and to begin planning the budget for fiscal year 2024.
Editorial: A new chapter for The Reporter
After decades as a for-profit enterprise, much of that time as a subsidiary of The Addison Independent of Middlebury, we are sallying forth on our own as a nonprofit, community-supported newspaper.
OV Wrestling has terrific tourney at MUHS
A deep Otter Valley wrestling team walked away from last week’s 50th annual Hubie Wagner Invitational Tournament in Middlebury as the team champions.
Obituary: Rev. Wayne Holsman, 87, Ripton
A believer in sharing resources and supporting those in need, Wayne was proud to have served in the founding of ACAG/HOPE.
Obituary: Doris May Reed, 96, of Middlebury
Doris was born in Rochester on July 19, 1926. She was the daughter of Robert and Lulu Minkler.
Holidays 2022 in review: A Christmas Eve message
The longer we live, the longer our kaleidoscope of Christmas memories. Why do these memories remain so powerful?
Brandon Police Log
In the past two weeks Brandon Police have had their share of domestic disputes, mental health issues and theft reports, along with an embezzlement.

