This Week’s News
9-year-old Andrew Gradziel of Sudbury organizes book fair at VT Police Academy
Andrew Gradziel is no ordinary nine-year-old. While many other kids his age are playing video games, you’re more likely to find him buried in a book about military history.
Brandon adopts resolution reaffirming town commitment to due process
Brandon residents packed the Selectboard meeting room on Monday evening to show their support for a proposed resolution reaffirming the town’s commitment to the principles of due process and equal protection enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and the Vermont Constitution.
Brandon SB discusses due process, police cars, and Trustees of Public Funds
The Brandon Selectboard convened for its regular meeting on Monday evening.
Names lost in Vermont, Part 49: Dwyer, Phaneuf, and Aylwin
This penultimate segment of “Lost Names” has some unexpected twists.
Pittsford Auto to hold Jeep event to benefit Food Shelf
Over the last year or two, the Pittsford Auto Center has earned a reputation for cheeky fun among those who get a kick out of the witty and sometimes (slightly) racy letterboard signs they put out in front of their facility on Route 7 just north of Pittsford village.
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Sports
Fall Sports Preview: Horde on the hunt for third 2019 state title
The girls program at West Rutland has been dominating Division IV for months. After running through playoffs and capturing a state title in hoops last winter, they took to the diamond and brought home another state trophy in softball in the spring.
Fall Sports Preview: Phantoms look to ‘head in’ to finals for third time in a row
The Proctor Phantoms girls’ soccer team is hoping that the third time is the charm. They’ve lost in the state finals game to Arlington two years in a row by the score of 3-0, but this year head coach Chris Hughes is excited about the upcoming season.
Fall Sports Preview: OV girls ready to face challenges of Division II
The Otter Valley girls’ soccer team has high expectations for themselves. Led by veteran coach John White, the girls’ team petitioned the VPA to move up to Div. II from Div. III because they wanted a bigger challenge.
Three Brandon drivers win big at Devil’s Bowl
Brandon drivers dominated the racing at Devil’s Bowl as three Brandon drivers took home the win in their respective divisions over the weekend.
Fall Sports Preview: Otters field hockey led by core quintet of seniors
Otter Valley’s field hockey team began its season with a 4-0 win in Brattleboro on Sept. 6. It’s a tough opponent to start the season with, but it is also a good test of the team’s grit, skills and determination.
