This Week’s News
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.Â
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 âall-digitalâ format, effective July 1, 2023.Â
Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce announces candidates’ forum
It will take place on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at Brandon Town Hall.
Legislative Report: So much work underway as the Legislature recesses until March
As the House approaches the seventh week of the session, we are reminded of some important dates looming on the legislative horizon for members and committees of jurisdiction.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Otter golfers win back-to-back Division II state titles
Sparked by a medalist performance by sophomore Lucas Politano, the Otter Valley Union High School boysâ golf team claimed its second consecutive Division II championship on Thursday, Oct. 13.
OV field hockey snags 3-0 victory over Middlebury
The host Otter Valley field hockey team struck for two first-quarter goals against visiting Middlebury on Thursday, Oct. 6, and did enough the rest of the way to earn a 3-0 victory.Â
OV golfers qualify for 2022 Division II state tournament
The 2021 Division II champion Otter Valley boysâ golf team qualified to defend its title on Thursday, Oct. 6, by finishing second in the qualifying tournament on the Ottersâ home course, Neshobe Golf Club.Â
OV girls’ soccer extends winning streak to four games
One of the hallmarks of great teamwork is communication. This is true in business and relationships, as well as in sports, and it has been a big part of the OV girlsâ soccer teamâs three-game win streak coming into Fridayâs showdown with Springfieldâincluding a 7-0 lambasting of Mill River on September 28.
Otters smother Mount Abe 46-25 for bigtime Homecoming victory
The Otter Valley football team broke open Saturdayâs Division III game against Mount Abraham-Vergennes with a three-touchdown second quarter on the way to a big homecoming win.
