This Week’s News
Locals vocal in opposition to proposed Silver Lake Hut
The Moosalamoo Association and Vermont Huts Association, alongside the U.S. Forest Service, held a public information meeting about a proposal to build a hut on the east side of Silver Lake.
Selectboard ponders mysterious flooding on Park St. residences
The town has already investigated the bioswales and old storm drains nearby and has reviewed water usage records to try to find a leak. They’ve been able to rule out a sewage issue, but are still unable to point to anything specific that might be causing the problem.
Barn Opera gets creative, pivots to film
Barn Opera’s founder and Artistic Director, Josh Collier, recently posted a video on Barn Opera’s website detailing his “tough-but-necessary” decision to cancel this spring’s in-person performances.
Community vigil against racism enters its third year
For the past two years, St. Thomas’s churchgoers have gathered on Sundays, rain or shine, from 1-to-1:30 p.m. to hold a silent vigil against racism.
Area schools celebrate graduating class of 2022
This weekend marks the end of an era for the outgoing seniors of Otter Valley, Proctor, and West Rutland. The list of valedictorians and salutatorians can be found here.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Two OV players selected for Legion All-tournament team
Two Otter Valley baseball players who were part of Rutland Post 31 in the statewide Legion tourney were named to the All-tournament team. Reilly Shannon was an outfield selection to […]
Brandon teen burning up the Devil’s Bowl track
By RUSSELL JONES For most teenagers, the summer before their senior year of high school is a time for hanging out with friends, enjoying time without worrying about their studies […]
Local racers fare well at Devil’s Bowl
By RUSSELL JONES ORWELL — Middlebury driver Justin Comes, the “High Side Hustler,” was the fastest around the track on Sunday night at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. Comes won the Sportsman Modified […]
West Rutland’s Carl Serrani selected for hoops Hall of Fame
By RUSSELL JONES WEST RUTLAND — By any means of measurement, this has been a year of unrivaled success for the West Rutland girls’ athletic department. And Carl Serrani, as […]
Tremont picks up fifth win of season at Devil’s Bowl
By RUSSELL JONES ORWELL — Kenny Tremont Jr. took another victory lap at Devil’s Bowl on Sunday, July 27, as he pushed his number 115-car across the finish line in […]