This Week’s News
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.
Pittsford readies for Route 7 construction through summer
The Pittsford selectboard met on June 1 to discuss this year’s round of Route 7 improvements. Construction began on June 6 and will tentatively continue until October 14.
OVUHS grapples with staffing, safety issues
Wednesday, June 1 marked the first meeting of the OVUU school board following the horrific events in Uvalde, Texas. As with communities across the United States, fraught emotions and uncertainty prevailed.
A June 8 hearing slated to consider year-round hut near Silver Lake
A public hearing on the construction of a hut near Silver Lake in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area is set for next Wednesday, June 8 at 6 p.m. in the downstairs area of Cafe Provence.
Over 100 enjoy opening day at Proctor’s roller skating rink
Even with temperatures in the high 80s on Memorial Day, the opening day of Proctor’s Skating Rink drew a packed house with a DJ providing live music and free hot dogs and ice cream sundaes to the more than 100 skaters who filled the rink.
Photos of the Week
Sports
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.
Roselli locks down Vermont 200 starting spot at Devil’s Bowl
Two drivers can sleep easy on Saturday night, after racing their way into Sunday’s Fabian Earth Moving Vermont 200 at Devil’s Bowl Speedway.
At Devil’s Bowl, Hanson, English, Barrows and more nab wins
Josh Masterson and Tanner Siemons headlined a long list of winners Sunday night at New England’s Fastest Dirt Track.
Fisher brings ‘Elmo’ tribute to Victory Lane at Devil’s Bowl
Mike Fisher waited a long time for his first win at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, and the payoff was worth it.
‘Red, White, & Birdie’ fundraising tourney at Neshobe Golf Club this weekend
The Ladies’ Neshobe Invitational Tournament will take place this Saturday (July 22) at Neshobe Golf Club.