This Week’s News
Time Machine: Brandon hosted weavers who turned glass into dresses
When we think of fashion of the 1890s, we typically envision massive rear bustles and giant mutton-leg sleeves. We don’t think of glass clothing.
Learn to hunt wild turkeys with VT Fish & Wildlife
If you would like to learn how to effectively hunt wild turkey gobblers in the upcoming spring hunting season, consider attending the turkey hunting seminars being offered by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and volunteer instructors on April 1 and April 19.
Free diabetes-prevention workshop to be held in Brandon
As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is especially true with Type-2 diabetes.
Brandon Police Report: All was (fairly) quiet on the Brandon front
In a relatively quiet week, Brandon police received reports of fraud, investigated possible drug sales in town, and dealt with several mental-health issues, in addition to the usual traffic stops, fingerprinting, and property watches.
CatSnip: a partnership to prevent unwanted kittens
The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS), Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, and Community Cats Podcast are proud to partner up for a cat Neuter-A-Thon during the month of April.
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Sports
Brandon Country Club created to fill the gap
After the first Neshobe Golf Club folded in 1903, the town of Brandon went without a golf course for the next 24 years.
Devil’s Bowl Speedway gears up for 58th season
New England’s fastest dirt track is back for another year of jam-packed racing action this May. The 2024 season will be the historic half-mile’s 58th, the 13th under the supervision of Mike & Alayne Bruno and this season’s schedule is a blend of returning classics, new ideas and new renditions of the Bruno era events fans have come to love.
Isaac Whitney wins his 100th wrestling match
Otter Valley Union High School junior wrestler Isaac Whitney recently won his 100th match, reaching the milestone at a Feb. 3 tournament hosted by Monument Mountain High School in Great Barrington, Mass.
Shiffrin wins 6th Killington World Cup slalom
Mikaela “Miki” Shiffrin raced to perfection to win her 90th World Cup race, 55 of them in slalom.
Otters impress at Cross Country State Championships
High School runners from around Vermont gathered at Thetford Academy on Saturday for the State Cross Country Championships.