This Week’s News
Nifty Thrifty sponsors swim lessons for July 4th Duckies
Every July, hundreds of rubber duckies from all over the world descend upon Brandon for the Independence Day Duckie Race on the Neshobe River.
Pittsford resident donates cells to save the life of a stranger in Pennsylvania…twice
Kathy Bauers never used to be allergic to shellfish. Her whole life, she was able to enjoy a shrimp cocktail at dinner or a lobster roll at the beach.
Beyond beer: Foley family expand offerings with tea and more
In Vermont, Foley is synonymous with beer. And with good reason: the family’s brewery has won accolades for its craft brews.
Brandon SB names new Trustees, discusses town-wide reappraisal
The Brandon Selectboard convened for its regular meeting on Monday evening.
Photos of the Week
Sports
OV softball triumphs in Proctor scrimmage
Otter Valley varsity softball dusts off the cobwebs for their first scrimmage of the season against Proctor High School.
Otter softball ready for 2023 season
The Otter Valley girls’ softball team is ready to ride the experience of their seven seniors to a successful 2023 season.
Otter Valley baseball is ready for 2023 season
The Otter Valley Otters varsity baseball team is back and looking for the success that slipped through their fingers last year.
OV rock climbing scales to 4th at state championship
Dozens of middle- and high-school climbers from around the region vied for the top spot, ascending newly created routes ranging in difficulty level from 5.7 to 5.13.
Backcountry skiing in Brandon’s backyard
Who’d know that only 10 minutes east of Brandon on Route 73 lies a world class backcountry ski area? For skiers or snowboarders who crave untracked powder, it is a slice of heaven.
