This Week’s News
Neshobe Kindness Day Merges with Brandon Rec’s Safety Day
Nearly 300 people came together to take part in a new merger between Neshobe PTO’s Kindness Day and Brandon Recreation’s traditional safety day.
WWII era hand grenade found in West Rutland resident’s basement
State Police responded to a West Rutland resident’s call in which the person reported they had found a “potentially explosive device” while cleaning out their basement.
Reps. Jerome, Shaw file for election in newly formed House districts
Rep. Stephanie Jerome, D-Brandon and Rep. Butch Shaw, R-Pittsford will be running for re-election in their respective, and newly drawn, districts.
Proctor wrestles with past-due water bills
The Proctor selectboard continues to wrestle with an effective strategy to collect delinquent water fees in a town that does not have water meters.
Brandon approves $572,000 to rebuild Union Street sidewalk
Union Street residents in Brandon are on track to have a new 750-foot section of granite-curbed sidewalk.
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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.