This Week’s News
Thousands flock to Brandon Carnival
‘Best-ever’ crowd, Moore reports BY KATHERINE LAZARUS BRANDON –– The four-day Brandon Carnival brought delight to Estabrook Park despite the inclement weather on its opening day, Thursday, July 29, which […]
At Devil’s Bowl
Scarborough, Drellos suspended following Saturday incidents WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Devil’s Bowl Speedway has announced that two drivers from its Sportsman Modified division have been penalized following a pair of […]
Pittsford Town Manager to resign his post next March
BY ANGELO LYNN PITTSFORD — Pittsford Town Manager John Haverstock has notified the Town’s Select Board of his decision to resign his post after next year’s Town Meeting in March. […]
West Rutland Audubon stages marsh walk
WEST RUTLAND –– Join the Rutland County Audubon Chapter on Aug. 19 for a 3.7-mile loop at the West Rutland Marsh, or go halfway. Grow birding skills with friendly and accomplished […]
Mount Independence hike into history
ORWELL — The annual August “Hike into History” at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell is back for 2021 on Sunday, Aug. 8, from 12-3 p.m. The site […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
OV rock climbing scales to 4th at state championship
Dozens of middle- and high-school climbers from around the region vied for the top spot, ascending newly created routes ranging in difficulty level from 5.7 to 5.13.
Backcountry skiing in Brandon’s backyard
Who’d know that only 10 minutes east of Brandon on Route 73 lies a world class backcountry ski area? For skiers or snowboarders who crave untracked powder, it is a slice of heaven.
Proctor baseball team nets big bucks at Franklin’s fundraiser
Franklin’s fundraiser nets $1,574.15 for Proctor baseball team to go to Cooperstown.
OVUHS rock climbers end regular season on a high note
When the last climber was belayed down the wall for the final regular-season meet last Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center in Rutland, the Otter Valley Union High School climbing team topped the scoreboard, with a season total of 115,725.
Take a shot at pickleball
When was the last time you experienced a “dink in the kitchen” or made a serve from the “even court?” This is the language of Pickleball enthusiasts, and we’ve got a few right here in Brandon.
