This Week’s News
Candidate for Brandon Selectboard pleads guilty to misdemeanor
When Isaiah Webb appeared on the list of official candidates for Brandon Selectboard a few weeks ago, this paper was made aware that he had pending criminal charges in both Addison and Rutland Counties.
With 2nd Career Day, OV teacher Devon Karpak solidifies commitment to career readiness
Over the last few years, “career readiness” and “workforce development” have been buzzwords in public education.
Brandon SB discusses ethics, boundary lines, and crosswalks
The Brandon Selectboard convened for its regular meeting on Monday evening.
Pittsford SB talks resignations, grants, and murals
The Pittsford Selectboard gathered for its regular meeting on Wednesday, February 5.
Pittsford Pantry Swap: a new idea to help local residents make the most of their unwanted food
What do you do when your summer garden is suddenly overrun with cherry tomatoes and you don’t have time to preserve them?
Photos of the Week
Sports
Fall Sports Preview: Young Otters lineup looks to build solid foundation
Four years ago, Dick Williams began his tenure as the Otter Valley boys’ soccer coach with an almost blank slate. He worked to develop his players and over the years it started to show some success.
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.