This Week’s News
Poor weather doesn’t deter participants in Pittsford Trail Run
By RUSSELL JONES The weather was rainy and cold and the trails were wet and muddy, but 135 people still turned out for the fourth annual Pittsford Trail Run on Saturday, April 27. “I would like to thank Randy Adams, Director of the town of Pittsford recreation department for all his help putting this together,” […]
RNESU hires new Director of Curriculum
By RUSSELL JONES A new Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment has been hired for the Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union. The RNESU board approved Dr. Kristen Hubert on Tuesday, April 30, after Andy Kepes left the position in March to become the Ferrisburgh Central School principal. Hubert, a Rutland resident, has plenty of experience in […]
Police-involved shooting follows manhunt for armed, dangerous man
An officer-involved shooting has followed an extensive manhunt for Jeremy Potwin, the armed and dangerous suspect in an escalating series of crimes over the past several weeks. Mr. Potwin died following the shooting. No one else, including a hostage Mr. Potwin was holding at the time, was injured in the incident. Potwin, 39, of Bethel, […]
Legislative Report
By STEPHANIE ZAK JEROME, D-BRANDON A continued thanks to my constituents who have reached out to me via email, telephone, or who have stopped by at my Office Hours. I like to hear your opinions on the issues that are being worked on in the Legislature and it helps me gauge the importance to our community. You […]
Motorcycle crash in Brandon sends four to hospital
By RUSSELL JONES Four motorcycles traveling north on Route 7 in a group collided into each other when the cycle in front skidded sideways on what police suspected was loose material. The accident happened on Sunday, May 5, around 4 p.m., just south of the Otter Valley Union High School. Brandon Police officers responded to […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
Shot out of hell: Todd Stone charges from 17th to win at Devil’s Bowl
Competition is so tough at Devil’s Bowl on Saturday nights that it’s unthinkable that any driver could come from 17th to win. However, that’s what Todd Stone did.
Shot doctor Dave Hopla hoops with area youth
Hopla has worked with many of the biggest names in the NBA, including Kobe Bryant and former Celtics marksman Ray Allen.
Triathletes kick-off series at Branbury State Park
Saturday’s beautiful early summer weather welcomed more than 150 athletes to Branbury State Park in Salisbury for two Vermont Sun triathlon races.
State champs, again!
For the third consecutive game in the Division IV state softball playoffs, the West Rutland Golden Horde overcame a late-game deficit in the final two innings to upend their opponent.
Hartford ends OV baseball season
The Hartford Hurricanes defeated the Otters of Otter Valley in their last game of the season.