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 […]
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Sports
OV baseball looks to get another title
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter Valley baseball program fulfilled all of its goals in 2017, bringing home the state championship that season. Two years later, they still have nine players that were there for that ride and are ready to do it one more time. But, those players also know they’ll have to give it […]
Unified basketball team at OV puts all the emphasis on having a good time
The Otter Unified basketball team’s last home game of the season will take place this Friday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m. They will recognize the seniors during a short ceremony. Join them at the OV gym to help recognize these hard working athletes. Unified basketball is a unisex game that pairs people with and without […]
OV softball begins new era after 33 years under Candon reign
By RUSSELL JONES For the first time in more than three decades, Otter Valley Union High School will have a new coach heading up its softball program. Actually, it will have two. Legendary OV softball coach Patti Candon retired at the end of last season after 33 years, racking up 347 wins and four state […]
West Rutland, Proctor girls make VT basketball coaches Dream Dozen
By RUSSELL JONES The Vermont Basketball Coaches’ Association announced last Thursday the selection of the Dream Dozen girls’ basketball teams. “These are the 12 best underclass (non-seniors) players in the state of Vermont,” Dave Fredrikson, executive director of the VBCA, said. “These are the players that will be leading their teams next season.” The Dream […]
Sign ups for spring and summer youth leagues announced
By RUSSELL JONES The sign ups for youth league baseball are under way in towns across the county as the recreation departments for towns prepare for spring and summer. The Brandon Recreation Department deadlines for registration are April 5, for majors baseball, minors softball, minors baseball, and mighty mites. The deadline for T-ball, majors softball, […]
