This Week’s News
Medicare: What are the choices?
Are you confused with all the mail and all the pitches you see and hear about Medicare? Which ones are necessary directives from Medicare and which ones are simply sales pitches?
Brandon Police still investigating armed robbery
Two masked males, one armed with a knife, robbed the Champlain Farms convenience store in Brandon on Sunday, November 27, and remain at large.
Proctor path to Beaver Pond makes progress despite delays
A lengthy discussion on how to move forward on a half-mile multi-use path from downtown Proctor to Beaver Pond dominated Monday’s selectboard meeting.
Democrat Joseph Andriano of Orwell is looking forward to serving his first term
In addition to running a law office that focuses on estate planning and the formation of employee-owned cooperative businesses, Andriano co-hosts the popular “Orwell Bugler” podcast with the owner of Buxton’s Store, Andy Buxton.
Soggy Brandon tree lighting ceremony still a success
Despite the rain, a number of Brandon townspeople turned out to welcome in the holiday season at the Brandon Town Hall on Sunday, Nov. 27 for a joyful hour of caroling (inside) and tree lighting (outside).
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The new Nesh, founded on old farmland, still thriving
After the Brandon Country Club closed in 1944, the town went without a golf course for thirteen years until, in 1957, a group of Brandon golfers started investigating places in town to build a new one.
VT Wrestling Championship at Otter Valley; Cole named Coach of the Year
Vermont’s top wrestlers competed in the “House of Noise” at OV last Friday and Saturday. One hundred and fifty-one competitors on 25 teams vied for the individual and team state championships.
Otter Valley Wrestling Alumni Association presents the first Ray Miro scholarship to Cassy Sue Thompson
A $1,000 check was presented to OV senior Cassy Sue Thompson by Wrestling Alumni Association President Richard Kepner last week.
Brandon Country Club created to fill the gap
After the first Neshobe Golf Club folded in 1903, the town of Brandon went without a golf course for the next 24 years.
Devil’s Bowl Speedway gears up for 58th season
New England’s fastest dirt track is back for another year of jam-packed racing action this May. The 2024 season will be the historic half-mile’s 58th, the 13th under the supervision of Mike & Alayne Bruno and this season’s schedule is a blend of returning classics, new ideas and new renditions of the Bruno era events fans have come to love.
