This Week’s News
Florence substation to be refurbished, construction to start May 2022
By ARIADNE WILL PITTSFORD — The town of Florence will receive a new electric substation next year, though the benefits may not be obvious. “It’s just a refurbishment,” said Dan […]
Sewer budget passes, funding on hold
By NIEL P. ALLEN BRANDON — On Monday, the Brandon Sewer Commission approved a $853,660 budget, which included discussion of a potential fixed usage rate increase from $34 per quarter […]
Brandon preps for 4th of July parade, celebration
By KATHERINE LAZARUS CENTRAL PARK, WHERE a lot of the July 4 festivities will be, is new and improved with a gorgeous fountain on the property outside the historic Brandon […]
Credit Union celebrates opening in new location
BRANDON — Heritage Family Credit Union held the Grand Opening of its new Brandon Branch at 1340 Franklin Street, Brandon, VT on Tuesday, June 15. Heritage Family CEO Matt Levandowski […]
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.
