This Week’s News
Brandon Buzz
By BLSG Mosquito District Mosquitoes generally lay eggs in shallow, standing water such as the edges of wetlands, flooded fields or floodplains, and even stagnant water in gutters, old tires or flowerpots. When the eggs hatch (which can range from several days to several years later, as conditions dictate) larvae appear. Four stages of development […]
VSP cadet convicted of sexual assault
By RUSSELL JONES A former Vermont State Police Academy cadet was found guilty of sexual assault on Thursday at Rutland County District Court. Following a three-day trial that concluded on May 30, a Rutland jury convicted Kyle Lenher, age 26, of the felony crime, according to a release from the Rutland County District Attorney’s office. […]
Local author releases “Odd” new book
By RUSSELL JONES A research professor in Brandon has taken a skill he developed as a scientist and used it to pivot into writing works of fiction. Gary Meffe is releasing a book that captures the feel of life in rural Vermont so well you would think he was a lifelong Vermonter. “I learned concise […]
Task Force updates OVUU
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter Valley Unified Union school board will meet on Wednesday, June 5, at 6:15 p.m. at the Neshobe Elementary School to hear an updated report from the Planning Task Force. The Task Force has been working for 18 months and consists of board and community members. They were asked by the […]
Proctor Memorial Day parade photo gallery
All photos by Dale Christie with exception of the photo of the horse, provided by Sharon Stearns
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Sports
Otter Valley sports wrap-up
In a Sunday match-up with Mill River, the Otter Valley varsity football team saw two untimely interceptions and an unfortunate fourth-quarter penalty hinder the Otter’s chance to notch a win as Mill River held on 12-7 to beat the Otters.
Gosselin steals spot in Vermont 200 Limited Sportsman “Win & You’re In” at Devil’s Bowl
Other feature winners in the Saturday portion of the weekend event included Elmo Reckner, Daryl Gebo, Allen Hewitt, and Griff Mahoney.
Pittsford’s Patrick Daly takes ninth place at the USA Youth Climbing Nationals
Ten years of training probably sounds like a long time for most. For 15-year-old Patrick Daly of Pittsford, it’s practically a lifetime.
Stone, Kelly score on Double Feature Night at Devil’s Bowl
WEST HAVEN—Young racers Justin Stone and Marty Kelly III held serve at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, August 20, as The Stove Depot presented the annual Double Feature Night. The busy, 10-race card was also highlighted by a 50-lap Enduro Series race and a backpack giveaway at intermission that benefitted the more than 200 students […]
Justin Comes busts out for back-to-back wins at Devil’s Bowl
With dry-slick conditions underneath him, Comes marched forward from the 17th starting position to make an authoritative statement for the win. Comes also scored the Charlie LaDuc “Hard Charger” bonus for gaining a race-high 16 positions.
