This Week’s News
Historic bell discovered at Neshobe school
Over the years, the bell that once echoed across the farms of the Arnold District fell mute, invisible and forgotten in its little wooden tower. Most people in Brandon, even at the Neshobe School itself, were completely unaware of its existence.
Brandon library announces its $2.2 million capital campaign
After two-plus years of planning for a capital campaign to renovate the Brandon Free Public Library (BFPL), the $2.2 million quest is well on its way.
Frogs, salamanders are on the move
Vermont Fish and Wildlife is asking drivers to be cautious when traveling at night to avoid driving near ponds and wetlands where salamanders and frogs are crossing.
Two bald eagles test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza in Vermont
Vermont joins 33 other states across the country in detecting highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the environment.
Vermont warning of rail danger after Amtrak close calls
Vermont Transportation Agency officials are warning about people walking along the newly refurbished railroad line between Burlington and Rutland where Amtrak trains are conducting full-speed test runs.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Otter Valley’s Walking Stick Theatre to perform annual spring musical al fresco
Pandemic compelled director and students to learn to create theatre in different ways March 10, 2021 By JOSIE GAWRYS BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School’s Walking Stick Theatre group […]
Let the kids play?
Petition launched by Proctor parent and coach against delaying fall sports season By LEE J. KAHRS PROCTOR — A petition protesting the Vermont Principal’s Association’s (VPA) plan to postpone the […]
OV hires new field hockey girls soccer coaches
BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School has hired new coaches to lead two varsity girls’ programs this fall, both with coaching experience at the school, according to Athletic Director Steven Keith
OV graduates 65 who look beyond the pandemic
Families attend drive-in style graduation following social distance protocols.
OV, other RNeSU schools, craft pandemic graduations
By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON/ WEST RUTLAND/ PROCTOR — It will take longer, and there won’t be any hugging or handshaking as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, but local high school […]