This Week’s News
Hats off to milliner using skills to sew face masks
Sometimes a skillset can be adapted to a whole new reality. That’s the case for Nora Swan of Ripton. Swan is half of the duo behind Swan & Stone Millinery in Brandon, makers of custom handmade hats.
Disaster loans available to small businesses affected by COVID-19 pandemic
Governor announces disaster loans available to small businesses affected by covid-19 MONTPELIER – Governor Phil Scott announced March 23 that Vermont small business owners suffering economic injury due the COVID-19 […]
Stay in touch with the Brandon Public Library
By Molly Kennedy, Librarian BRANDON – The last couple of weeks have been confusing and stressful for most of the community, as we grapple with the rapidly changing information about […]
Taking it seriously
By Rep. Stephanie Jerome (D- Brandon, Pittsford, Sudbury) Unemployment Insurance On my last day at the State House, I reported on H.681, a bill to adapt unemployment insurance eligibility so […]
Police, advocates offer help to domestic abuse survivors during “stay at home” period
WATERBURY – The Vermont State Police, Vermont Attorney General’s Office and the Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence have joined with other law-enforcement agencies and advocacy organizations to acknowledge […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
Hammond earns second Sunoco Sportsman Modified win
Saturday night at Devil’s Bowl was warm with folks from CCV (Community College of Vermont) on hand, along with Mohawk Valley Vintage Dirt Modified racers in town.
OV boys golf holes out on a heck of a season
The Otter Valley high school boys golf team wrapped up what was arguably the greatest golfing season in the school’s history last week.
Troy Audet snags second checkered flag at Devil’s Bowl
Cody O’Brien, Tim Aldrighetti, Adam LaFountain, Logan Dennis, and Matt Wade also earned victories on a ‘Hometown Heroes’ night honoring first responders and military.
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.