This Week’s News
Brandon Smokeshop opens
Green Mountain Smoke Shop has opened on Route 7, just a mile south of Brandon’s downtown.
Don’t forget to vote!
As the upcoming revote on the OVUU budget approaches — it’s next Tuesday, April 26 — OVUU residents can bone up on the facts ahead of a public informational meeting set for Monday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m.
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.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Despite the heat, first-ever Vermont State Cornhole championships were a winner
By RUSSELL JONES BRANDON — As the temperatures rose into the high 90s on Saturday, 34 teams of Cornhole players made the journey from all over the state to the […]
Otter softball raises money for new scoreboard
By RUSSELL JONES After a successful season that saw them reach the state finals in Castleton, the Otter Valley softball team is already looking toward next season with a new […]
Youth All-stars set to shine
By RUSSELL JONES On the weekend of July 19, 20 and 21 all-star baseball comes to Brandon for the third annual Marble Valley All Star Jamboree and Home Run Derby. […]
Brandon to host first ever Vermont state cornhole championships
By RUSSELL JONES Glory and a chance to be called Vermont State Champions are on the line this weekend as Brandon hosts the first-ever Great Vermont Cornhole Championship at the […]
Devil’s Bowl double feature sees local racers win
By RUSSELL JONES Two races at Devil’s Bowl this past week yielded similar results in the Pepsi Modified Sportsman division as Kenny Tremont Jr. picked up his third and fourth […]