This Week’s News
Social distance no problem for performers who go online
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
That quote by Pablo Picasso on the importance of the arts to any society seems as relevant today as it ever has, the dust of everyday life growing exponentially during an unprecedented global pandemic.
Funeral directors adjust to new normal during COVID-19 pandemic
Funerals, burials being cancelled, postponed as gatherings are avoided By Lee J. Kahrs and Christopher Ross BRANDON/PITTSFORD — End-of-life celebrations are often an occasion for large gatherings, but during the […]
Senate measure would extend stay on evictions
Lawmakers seek to curb homelessness during COVID-19 pandemic By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON — A measure being considered by the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs would […]
Pittsford Food Shelf ready to help those who need it
The Pittsford Food Shelf is stocked and ready to help residents with their grocery needs. The only thing missing are more customers.
Legislative Report: Grants, loans, and support to navigate COVID-19
By Rep. Stephanie Zak Jerome Vermont House of Representatives (Brandon, Pittsford, Sudbury) Rutland-6 This is a critical moment in the COVID-19 emergency. Earlier this week, the state released information that […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
Let the kids play?
Petition launched by Proctor parent and coach against delaying fall sports season By LEE J. KAHRS PROCTOR — A petition protesting the Vermont Principal’s Association’s (VPA) plan to postpone the […]
OV hires new field hockey girls soccer coaches
BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School has hired new coaches to lead two varsity girls’ programs this fall, both with coaching experience at the school, according to Athletic Director Steven Keith
OV graduates 65 who look beyond the pandemic
Families attend drive-in style graduation following social distance protocols.
OV, other RNeSU schools, craft pandemic graduations
By LEE J. KAHRS BRANDON/ WEST RUTLAND/ PROCTOR — It will take longer, and there won’t be any hugging or handshaking as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, but local high school […]
Proctor girls’ soccer win state title
Playing what teammates called “Phantom soccer,” the Proctor girls soccer team dominated their finals match against Rivendell from the start, winning Saturday’s Division IV state championship game, 6-0.
