This Week’s News
Brandon Fire Department extinguishes flaming car
The call came into 911 a little before 9:00 p.m. on Thursday: a car was on fire on Route 7 just north of Cattails restaurant in Brandon.
Brandon SB chooses citizen committee for TM hire; extends TM search until March 24
On Monday, the Brandon selectboard appointed four citizens plus Town Clerk Sue Gage to an advisory panel tasked with helping the board evaluate candidates for the Town Manager position recently vacated by David Atherton and currently held by Interim Town Manager Bill Moore.
Hoax call about ‘shooter’ sends police to OVUHS
This particular case, fortunately, turned out to be a sick prank. There was no shooter. There were no injured children.
Sweetness & history: A closer look into the New England Maple Museum
while the giant jug of syrup and red-roofed bridge out front may be a familiar sight to many, a lot of residents may not realize just what the museum has to offer.
Editorial: The Vermont State Colleges System is making a mistake
On February 7, the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS), which includes Castleton University, announced that it would transition its libraries to an “all-digital” format, effective July 1, 2023.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Unified basketball team at OV puts all the emphasis on having a good time
The Otter Unified basketball team’s last home game of the season will take place this Friday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m. They will recognize the seniors during a short ceremony. […]
OV softball begins new era after 33 years under Candon reign
By RUSSELL JONES For the first time in more than three decades, Otter Valley Union High School will have a new coach heading up its softball program. Actually, it will […]
West Rutland, Proctor girls make VT basketball coaches Dream Dozen
By RUSSELL JONES The Vermont Basketball Coaches’ Association announced last Thursday the selection of the Dream Dozen girls’ basketball teams. “These are the 12 best underclass (non-seniors) players in the […]
Sign ups for spring and summer youth leagues announced
By RUSSELL JONES The sign ups for youth league baseball are under way in towns across the county as the recreation departments for towns prepare for spring and summer. The […]
West Rutland girls Division IV state champs!
The West Rutland girls walked onto the court in Barre Auditorium for the state finals as the three-seed underdog, but walked off the court as champions, defeating Blue Mountain, 39-33, […]
