This Week’s News
Concerns at transfer station prompt talks
By RUSSELL JONES The Brandon Selectboard discussed reopening contract negotiations with the company that runs the transfer station in Brandon, as well as wetlands reclassification, at a recent meeting. The select board heard good news about the transfer station in that the company running the transfer waste station has paid the back rent owed to […]
Legislative Report
By STEPHANIE ZAK JEROME Thank you for the trust you have placed in me this legislative session. It has been an honor serving as your State Representative. The Vermont House spent the 2019 session prioritizing bills that will help our families and communities thrive. We have focused our work on building a Vermont that works […]
Towns prepare parades in honor of Memorial Day
By RUSSELL JONES As Memorial Day signals the traditional start of summer, it’s also represents the first big parade of the season in Brandon as well as neighboring communities. Local residents will have plenty of options this coming Monday, May 27 for the annual Memorial Day Parades, which kicks off in Brandon at at 10 […]
Sister Wicked: After 20 years, a place of her own
By RUSSELL JONES Sometimes, frustration can lead to inspiration. Anyone who has driven through Brandon during the Route 7 construction knows how frustrating the time spent waiting for your turn to go can be. But it was a moment like that, sitting in traffic in her car near the Town Hall, that inspired Gina Germond […]
Pittsford man charged in death of girlfriend
By RUSSELL JONES A late night out that led to a domestic dispute ended with police alleging a Pittsford man struck his girlfriend at her home in Proctor with his truck, causing her death. State police were notified of a body found at 13 Market Street in Proctor at 4:52 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, […]
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Sports
OV lax wins huge game over Green Mountain Valley
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter Valley boys’ lacrosse team stepped on to a muddy field ready for a huge game against Division II rival Green Mountain Valley on Thursday, May 1. Coming into the game, the Otters had never beaten the Gumbies in coach Jesse Milliman’s five years in Brandon, and as far as he […]
West Rutland beats Black River 30-16, remains undefeated
By RUSSELL JONES The Golden Horde took their undefeated show on the road Monday to play Black River as soggy field conditions forced the game to be moved to St. Peter’s field in Rutland. The offense for both teams was on display, but it was West Rutland who had the bigger bats and the better […]
Ov softball no-hit by Brattleboro
By RUSSELL JONES The Otters struggled in their first game of the season against Brattleboro as Hailey Derosia tossed a 5-inning gem for the Colonels. Derosia struck out 14 of the 17 batters she faced in the no-hitter, as Brattleboro defeated the Otters, 15-0. “Because of the weather, we weren’t able to get any scrimmages […]
OV softball ready for new season
By RUSSELL JONES For the first time in over three decades, Otter Valley has a new coach heading up their softball program, actually they’ll have two. Legendary OV softball coach Pattie Candon retired last season after 33 years, racking up 347 wins and four state championships. Two coaches were brought in to replace the hall-of-famer […]
West Rutland softball brings experience, defense
By RUSSELL JONES The West Rutland girls’ softball team will return eight starters and twelve all-together from last year’s team. They will look to be competitive in the upcoming season. Laurie Serrani will take over as head coach of the softball team from her husband Carl. “I like small ball but I think we’ll be […]
