This Week’s News
Imagine Zero Music Festival imagines a world with zero pollution
When the music stops and the crowds go home, every music festival looks the same: a grotesque sea of empty water bottles, red Solo cups, and food wrappers.
Guest editorial: Notes from the pulpit
But being shot is most likely to occur here in the United States, where the incidence of gun violence far exceeds any that in other country.
Child abuse prevention: learn the signs, help a child
Confidence is key when it comes to keeping a child safe. Know what to look for.
Legislative Report: Only two weeks left
We have made much progress on the priorities which we set out in the beginning of the session.
Brandon Police Report: It’s best not to literally throw the book
Brandon PD responded to a report of a disorderly male who had broken a window at a residence by throwing a book at it.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Tremont takes first again, FitzGerald comes close at Devil’s Bowl Speedway
By RUSSELL JONES On Sunday, June 30, Kenny Tremont Jr., of West Sand Lake, N.Y., picked up his second win in as many weeks in the Pepsi Sportsman Modified division, […]
Pond Hill Ranch Rodeo saddles up for summer
By RUSSELL JONES The 48th year of pro rodeo excitement got underway near Castleton on Saturday, June 29 at Pond Hill Ranch. The field was packed with young cowboys ready […]
Local racers see success at Devil’s Bowl
By RUSSELL JONES After rain has cancelled or shortened the first several events of the season, racing finally got underway as Devil’s Bowl Speedway dropped the green flag for the […]
OV coaches named coach of the year, other Otters make All-MVL teams
By RUSSELL JONES Six members of the Otter Valley baseball and softball teams were selected to the 2019 All-MVL teams, and OV softball coaches Kelly Trayah and Toni Poalino were […]
Slaters top Otters, 3-1
Controversial call ends OV’s title chances By Andy Kirkaldy An Otter Valley Union High School baseball team led by seven multi-year senior starters compiled an outstanding 18-win season this spring. […]
