This Week’s News
Alicia Malay (Rutland-8: Pittsford-Proctor)
Though Republican Alicia Malay will be entering her first term representing Rutland-8 (Pittsford-Proctor) in January, she has been active in her home base of Pittsford for years.
Todd Nielsen (Rutland-9: Brandon)
Todd Nielsen surprised many with a successful write-in campaign in the August Republican primary in Brandon, winning over 90 votes to secure a slot on the November ballot against 3-term incumbent Democrat Stephanie Jerome.
Bird Cage Mansion moved over Seminary Hill
“The design and ornamentation of this elaborate house is highly individual and ranks among the most unusual examples of High Victorian eclectic architecture in the state.”
Otter Valley puts up a fight, but loses in Championship game to powerhouse Woodstock
The Otter Valley football team made an unanticipated trip to the Vermont Division 3 championship game but lost 65–14 to a fast and dominating Woodstock team that featured 13 seniors.
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Sports
Black River upsets Phantoms, 11-8
By RUSSELL JONES The Proctor Phantoms softball team came into the game against Black River on Friday, May 31, as the three-seed with a 12-3 record. They had won nine of the last 10, including the regular season finale against Black River, and looked like they would be a tough out in the Division IV […]
Headed into semis, Otters look unstoppable
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter Valley baseball squad is rolling through their playoff bracket, looking nearly unbeatable. They took on Bellows Falls on Friday, May 31, in Brandon and took care of business, winning in five innings by a score of 10-0. Senior Josh Beayon threw 92 pitches in a four-hitter, giving up two walks […]
Otters are comeback kids, again
By RUSSELL JONES Otter Valley co-coaches Kelly Trayah and Toni Poalino may need to get their hearts checked after the softball season concludes as their Otter squad has been testing the two coaches cardiovascular health throughout the playoffs. “They just do it to get our blood pressure going,” Trayah joked after the game on Friday, […]
Area teams ready for playoffs
OV Baseball captures top seed By RUSSELL JONES The Otter Valley baseball team is the number one seed in the Division II playoff bracket and are poised to make a deep run after a disappointing exit from last year’s playoffs. The Otters ended their season with a 7-1 victory over Fair Haven on Friday, May […]
OV slides into playoffs with MVL title
By RUSSELL JONES After slugging it out with Springfield in their last game on Saturday, May 25, Otter Valley picked up an 18-11 win and the MVL title. The Otter softball team will head into the playoffs this week with a 12-4 record and with a two-seed in the Division II bracket. The season started […]
