This Week’s News
Pittsford SB deals with aftermath of West Creek culvert delays
Questions and confusion surrounding the culvert project on West Creek Road dominated an emotional selectboard meeting last week after the project was recently delayed, causing an additional month of road closures.
Proctor selectboard discusses ongoing paving and water issues
At a brief meeting on Monday, August 8, the Proctor select board members discussed matters concerning the Highway Department, Board of Water Commissioners, Board of Sewage Commissioners, and Town Manager’s Report.
Brandon selectboard begins search for new member
The mood was light among members of the selectboard and the public alike on Monday as the Brandon board convened for one of the breezier agendas in recent memory.
Rutland County Democrats seek affordability, equality, and a veto-proof supermajority
Democratic leaders, candidates, and their supporters packed into Red Clover Ale Company in Brandon on Sunday afternoon, despite the intense heat both inside and out.
Rutland County Republicans focus on economy, crime and keeping Rutland red
The Rutland County Republicans held a breakfast fundraiser at the VFW in downtown Rutland on Saturday morning. Dozens of people showed up bright and early to meet candidates and enjoy coffee and eggs with old friends in local politics.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Pond Hill Ranch Rodeo saddles up for summer
By RUSSELL JONES The 48th year of pro rodeo excitement got underway near Castleton on Saturday, June 29 at Pond Hill Ranch. The field was packed with young cowboys ready […]
Local racers see success at Devil’s Bowl
By RUSSELL JONES After rain has cancelled or shortened the first several events of the season, racing finally got underway as Devil’s Bowl Speedway dropped the green flag for the […]
OV coaches named coach of the year, other Otters make All-MVL teams
By RUSSELL JONES Six members of the Otter Valley baseball and softball teams were selected to the 2019 All-MVL teams, and OV softball coaches Kelly Trayah and Toni Poalino were […]
Slaters top Otters, 3-1
Controversial call ends OV’s title chances By Andy Kirkaldy An Otter Valley Union High School baseball team led by seven multi-year senior starters compiled an outstanding 18-win season this spring. […]
OV’s ‘comeback magic’ fizzles against Mt. Abe, 9-1
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter softball team has brought a kind of magic with them throughout the Division II playoffs. Comeback magic. They were down in every game they’ve played […]
