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
OV rock climbing scales to 4th at state championship
Dozens of middle- and high-school climbers from around the region vied for the top spot, ascending newly created routes ranging in difficulty level from 5.7 to 5.13.
Backcountry skiing in Brandon’s backyard
Who’d know that only 10 minutes east of Brandon on Route 73 lies a world class backcountry ski area? For skiers or snowboarders who crave untracked powder, it is a slice of heaven.
Proctor baseball team nets big bucks at Franklin’s fundraiser
Franklin’s fundraiser nets $1,574.15 for Proctor baseball team to go to Cooperstown.
OVUHS rock climbers end regular season on a high note
When the last climber was belayed down the wall for the final regular-season meet last Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center in Rutland, the Otter Valley Union High School climbing team topped the scoreboard, with a season total of 115,725.
Take a shot at pickleball
When was the last time you experienced a “dink in the kitchen” or made a serve from the “even court?” This is the language of Pickleball enthusiasts, and we’ve got a few right here in Brandon.