This Week’s News
Pittsford proposes a police officer for Proctor
Sheriffs office currently contracted to cover Proctor, but that could change By LEE J. KAHRS PITTSORD/PROCTOR — The Pittsford Select Board is asking the Town of Proctor to reconsider its […]
Sanctuary in need of a Kinder Way
Animal rescue that took in Brandon farm animals struggling financially
Bear incidents rise due to drought, pandemic
A perfect storm of issues has led to a huge increase in nuisance bear incidents since the spring, and fish and wildlife officials say it’s the humans that need to change their ways.
McDonough’s stops gas sales, pumps to be pulled
By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON — Residents and boaters alike are lamenting the end of gas pump sales at McDonough’s Fuels and Service. The gas station on Franklin Street at […]
Pandemic shutters Pittsford Haunted House
By LEE J. KAHRS PITTSFORD — For the first time in its 40-year history, the Pittsford Haunted House has been cancelled. The annual Halloween event is the biggest fundraiser of […]
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Sports
Fall Sports Preview: Horde on the hunt for third 2019 state title
The girls program at West Rutland has been dominating Division IV for months. After running through playoffs and capturing a state title in hoops last winter, they took to the diamond and brought home another state trophy in softball in the spring.
Fall Sports Preview: Phantoms look to ‘head in’ to finals for third time in a row
The Proctor Phantoms girls’ soccer team is hoping that the third time is the charm. They’ve lost in the state finals game to Arlington two years in a row by the score of 3-0, but this year head coach Chris Hughes is excited about the upcoming season.
Fall Sports Preview: OV girls ready to face challenges of Division II
The Otter Valley girls’ soccer team has high expectations for themselves. Led by veteran coach John White, the girls’ team petitioned the VPA to move up to Div. II from Div. III because they wanted a bigger challenge.
Three Brandon drivers win big at Devil’s Bowl
Brandon drivers dominated the racing at Devil’s Bowl as three Brandon drivers took home the win in their respective divisions over the weekend.
Fall Sports Preview: Otters field hockey led by core quintet of seniors
Otter Valley’s field hockey team began its season with a 4-0 win in Brattleboro on Sept. 6. It’s a tough opponent to start the season with, but it is also a good test of the team’s grit, skills and determination.
