This Week’s News
Disc golf course in Pittsford gets GE upgrade
By RUSSELL JONES On Monday, July 8, a group of 13 workers from GE Volunteers came to the Pittsford Recreation Area Public Disc Golf Course for their annual ‘Spring Clean Up.’ Tony Freson, who retired from GE in February, led the group of mostly tool makers/designers. “This year we’re putting in new tee box markers […]
‘Larger-than-life’ Art Doty made a difference to many in need
By RUSSELL JONES Inside of a small room in the Compass Center sits a project that is five years in the making, but may never be finished. That project is the Otter Valley Model Railroad, and it was the passion project of Art Doty and what his friends called his “pride and joy.” The sign […]
Fire devastates home of Brandon family
By RUSSELL JONES What should have been a memorable, fun trip to Hawaii was somewhat spoiled for a Brandon family this past week. Ken Backus and Brandi Whitney-Backus were on a trip with their children in the Aloha state when they got news that their home was on fire. “My neighbor called Tuesday morning and […]
Brandon police respond to shots fired on Saturday
A Brandon man was arrested over the weekend after police said he allegedly fired a gun at someone on Saturday night. No one was reported injured in the incident. Around 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, Brandon police said they responded to a call of multiple shots fired at the mobile home park on Conway […]
Solar firm settles with landowner
By RUSSELL JONES Davenport Solar LLC has reached an agreement with the landowners adjacent to their proposed new solar site and also with the state. The agreement clears the way for a certificate of public good that could soon be issued by the Public Utility Commission. Debbie and Bruce Howard, of Old Brandon Road, filed […]
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Sports
Otters impress at Cross Country State Championships
High School runners from around Vermont gathered at Thetford Academy on Saturday for the State Cross Country Championships.
OV keeps Mill River to one touchdown in rainy Senior Game loss
Despite the dreary weather, OV Football celebrated the team’s seniors in a 0-1 game against Mill River.
OV’s Lucas Politano stands tall on the fairway
Lucas Politano, a junior at Otter Valley, is having a fantastic season on the school’s golf team, winning the individual State Division II Championship for a second year just last week.
Roselli locks down Vermont 200 starting spot at Devil’s Bowl
Two drivers can sleep easy on Saturday night, after racing their way into Sunday’s Fabian Earth Moving Vermont 200 at Devil’s Bowl Speedway.
At Devil’s Bowl, Hanson, English, Barrows and more nab wins
Josh Masterson and Tanner Siemons headlined a long list of winners Sunday night at New England’s Fastest Dirt Track.