This Week’s News
Many activities at this year’s Dead Creek Wildlife Day tailored to children
If you enjoy wildlife, be sure to make plans to attend the 20th annual Dead Creek Wildlife Day in Addison, Vermont, on Saturday, October 1.
Ruth Stone House receives Vermont Art Council grant
In Goshen, the Ruth Stone House received an $18,538 grant to support the installation of a new heating system at the late poet’s home.
Zen and the art of monster pumpkins
“Growing giant pumpkins is a radically joyful act in the face of overwhelming existential darkness,” said Ethan Nelson, who, unlike Ed Harley, has been growing his joy since he saw Dan Boyce’s Vermont record one-ton pumpkin in 2018.
Visionary teachers Josh Hardt and Devon Karpak set their sights on blazing new paths at OVUHS
The high-school years are tough on even the most focused kids. And yet they set the stage for so much of what happens later in life.
Pittsford’s Maclure Library gets new windows thanks to 1772 Foundation and Preservation Trust
In August, new storm windows were installed on 20 of the 38 windows at the library. Gone are the old aluminum windows, originally installed more than 50 years ago. In their place are custom-made wood storm windows manufactured and delivered by H. Hirschmann LTD of West Rutland.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Isaac Whitney wins his 100th wrestling match
Otter Valley Union High School junior wrestler Isaac Whitney recently won his 100th match, reaching the milestone at a Feb. 3 tournament hosted by Monument Mountain High School in Great Barrington, Mass.
Shiffrin wins 6th Killington World Cup slalom
Mikaela “Miki” Shiffrin raced to perfection to win her 90th World Cup race, 55 of them in slalom.
Otters impress at Cross Country State Championships
High School runners from around Vermont gathered at Thetford Academy on Saturday for the State Cross Country Championships.
OV keeps Mill River to one touchdown in rainy Senior Game loss
Despite the dreary weather, OV Football celebrated the team’s seniors in a 0-1 game against Mill River.
OV’s Lucas Politano stands tall on the fairway
Lucas Politano, a junior at Otter Valley, is having a fantastic season on the school’s golf team, winning the individual State Division II Championship for a second year just last week.
