This Week’s News
Obituary: Thomas H. (“Hank”) Pelkey, Jr., 75, Pittsford
Thomas H. (“Hank”) Pelkey Jr. of Pittsford, VT passed away peacefully at his home from complications of Parkinson’s disease on January 25, 2025, at the age of 75.
One Room Theatrics Company to present the play “Private Peaceful” at the Brandon Town Hall
The stage play “Private Peaceful,” written by Michael Murporgo, will be presented on February 20 through February 23 at the Brandon Town Hall.
Pittsford’s Stephen Belcher brings African mythology to America
Americans may be familiar with Greek mythology—the exploits of Zeus, Athena, Aphrodite, and the rest of the Olympians—but our knowledge of the mythology of the rest of the world tends to be spotty at best.
Camp Thorpe seeks to strengthen ties to community
Unless you have family that have attended Camp Thorpe, chances are you don’t know much about the place, nestled up in the hills of Goshen.
Rutland County Parent Child Center to open childcare facility at Pittsford Village Farm
Pittsford Village Farm announced on Monday that it had entered into an agreement with the nonprofit Rutland County Parent Child Center to establish and run a childcare facility at PVF after the renovation of PVF’s main building has been completed in 2026.
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Sports
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.
Fall Sports Preview: Otters field hockey led by core quintet of seniors
Otter Valley’s field hockey team began its season with a 4-0 win in Brattleboro on Sept. 6. It’s a tough opponent to start the season with, but it is also a good test of the team’s grit, skills and determination.
Fall Sports Preview: OV football set to go in Division III this year
Otter Valley’s football team is making the move from Division II down to Div. III this season and head Coach Kipp Denis thinks the move will be a good one for the Otters.
West Rutland girls begin hunt for state title trifecta
By RUSSELL JONES Westside got the first win of the season with a 1-0 win over Arlington on Friday. It was a physical, defensive matchup that led to a scoreless tie that was broken by a direct kick 40 yards from the goal by Jeneé McGee in the second half. Arlington is the defending state […]
Proctor girls overwhelmingly win first two games of season, 11-0 and 7-0
By RUSSELL JONES In the season opener for the Proctor girls’ soccer team, the Phantoms took it to the Poultney Blue Devils. Two Phantom girls recorded hat tricks as Proctor won the game 11-0. Sophomore Maggie McKearin and senior Maddie Flanders both scored three goals. Dez Traverse tallied two goals and Jenna Davine, Lacey French […]
