This Week’s News
Forever cool
Brandon resident Dorothy Niss, who often is seen out walking through the downtown, has more than a few stories to tell about her years hanging with luminaries from the Woodstock era.
Brandon Library plants sunflowers for Ukraine
A group of Brandon-area gardeners are pitching in their lot with a statewide movement supporting Ukraine’s battle for independence.
Reporter hires new editor
Mat Clouser has jumped into the role of reporter and editor this past week and has been introducing himself to the area communities and writing stories for this week’s newspaper.
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.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Otter Valley Union High School fall sports report
BY ANGELO LYNN BRANDON — As the Otter Valley fall 2022 sports season heats up, a strong field hockey team looks to be competitive, the school’s golf team has its […]
OVUHS sports round-up
OV girls soccer took a 2-1 victory over West Rutland on Wednesday, Sept. 14, thanks mainly to the outstanding play of its entire roster.
Brandon’s first family of golf
Paul Politano hardly played golf while growing up in southern Vermont (Wilmington). “My dad never let me play,” he said in a conversation last week outside the golf shop at Middlebury’s Ralph Myhre Golf Course, where Paul has been the golf pro since 2017.
Otter Valley sports wrap-up
In a Sunday match-up with Mill River, the Otter Valley varsity football team saw two untimely interceptions and an unfortunate fourth-quarter penalty hinder the Otter’s chance to notch a win as Mill River held on 12-7 to beat the Otters.
Gosselin steals spot in Vermont 200 Limited Sportsman “Win & You’re In” at Devil’s Bowl
Other feature winners in the Saturday portion of the weekend event included Elmo Reckner, Daryl Gebo, Allen Hewitt, and Griff Mahoney.

