This Week’s News
Brandon artist uses her work to bring awareness to rare diseases
Amanda Van Eps does not seem ill when you meet her.
The Farrington House, oldest in Brandon
Brandon has more than its share of historic old houses going back to the 1800s. But the oldest one still here today is most likely the Farrington House at 39 Pearl Street, built in 1799.
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” comes to the Otter Valley stage this weekend
The Brandon Actors Troupe is presenting the musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this weekend at Otter Valley.
October 1 will be The Reporter’s last issue in its current form
Since our first issue in December of 2022, the independent, nonprofit version of The Reporter has tried its best to be a reliable source of news and entertainment for Brandon, Pittsford, and the surrounding communities.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Brandon Bison clash with Proctor Phantoms
The House of Noise was rocking on Monday night as the Otters of Otter Valley girls’ basketball team took on the Proctor Phantoms on 1961 Night. The 4-8 Otters, who were wearing the pre-merger Brandon Bison throwback jerseys, got off to a hot start but…
1961: A season to remember
In the fall of 1961, the high schools in Brandon and Pittsford merged to form Otter Valley Union high school. Prior to that merger, both schools fielded athletic teams. Throughout that long history at Pittsford High School, they had never had a state championship in any sport…
