This Week’s News
OV students receive over $200K in scholarships
By RUSSELL JONES High school can be a stressful time for a young person and trying to build an impressive résumé to get into the college of their dreams can be challenging. Being able to pay for that school once accepted is sometimes an even more daunting task. This past week, Otter Valley Union High […]
Legislative Report May 15
By BUTCH SHAW The end of the 2019 Legislative session is in sight, but the number of unresolved issues continues to grow, and an actual adjournment date is elusive. In the all-out sprint to the finish, the Speaker called the members into an unusual Monday afternoon session, which is sure to extend into the evening, […]
Library launches advisory group with escape room
By RUSSELL JONES The Brandon Free Public Library has launched a teen/tween advisory group to help provide feedback to improve library offerings. At the kickoff for the advisory group, the library hosted an escape room scenario for the kids on Tuesday, May 7. “Our goal is to get teen input on what they would like […]
Soup’s on! Market on West Street set to open
By RUSSELL JONES After nearly two years without a store in town, Proctor will soon have a place to shop for essentials, lunch, and even beer. The Market on West Street was purchased last year and the new owners have been busy. They hope to have everything residents need in Proctor, a town that once […]
GRCSU merger stymies contract talks
By RUSSELL JONES The Greater Rutland County Supervisory Union has reached an agreement with one set of staff, but the teachers in the district still do not have contracts after the merger last year. The GRCSU announced two weeks ago that they had come to an agreement with support staff that unifies language throughout the […]
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Sports
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…