This Week’s News
Chef Barral attacked in Café Provence
Chef Robert Barral was attacked and stabbed in his restaurant, Cafe Provence on Saturday, April 5th at 4:30 in the afternoon.
Brandon Fire Department’s new truck arrives
Brandon Fire Department took delivery of its new fire truck on Tuesday, April 1. The new truck is a rescue pumper from E-ONE manufacturers.
Cardinal House was home to two prominent Brandon builders
The red brick house at 14 Franklin Street, just a couple houses past the library, doesn’t really stand out as you pass it. However, this was the home to two of the most important builders in Brandon’s historic past.
Brandon Fire District discusses merger and new truck
The Prudential Committee convened for its regular meeting on Thursday, April 3.
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Sports
Pittsford Rec honors Randy Adams and Joe Pomykala
A cold, gray day couldn’t keep the people of Pittsford from coming out on Saturday to honor two of the town’s most hardworking residents: Randy Adams and Joe Pomykala.
Meet young Vermont falconer, Kristen Lee
Suprisingly, I met Kristen Lee’s red-tailed hawk, Krueger, in the post office one day. He was there on a visit on Lee’s day off from her postal route.
OV wrestler Isaac Whitney earns title at big N.H. meet
Otter Valley Union High School wrestling made an outstanding showing at the 2025 Annual Minickiello Wrestling Tournament in Keene, N.H., on Saturday.
OV’s Lucas Politano signs deal to play Div I golf for Rutgers U.
The Politano family of Brandon extended its golf dynasty even further last Wednedsay when OV senior Lucas Politano signed a letter of intent to play golf for Division I Rutgers University in New Jersey.
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.
