This Week’s News
Defender of Vermont land and history, Paul Bruhn, dead at 72
Paul Bruhn, who preserved hundreds of historic sites throughout Vermont and led a movement to fortify downtowns across the state, died this past Thursday at 72.
Rec Dept. gets $10K grant
By RUSSELL JONES The Brandon Recreational department has received a recreational facility grant of $10,000 for the park on Seminary Hill. The grant will help fund construction that will provide […]
Fairy Tale Festival in Killington
Fairy tales are fanciful stories about magical creatures in fantastic adventures with the strangest mischief. This weekend behind the Sherburne Library in Killington, many of these beloved fairy tales came to life.
Industrial Tech class gives students hands-on learning opportunities
It’s widely recognized that many students learn better in hands-on classes than purely academic studies, and it’s also recognized that in today’s marketplace many of the trades offer high-paying jobs without a lot of student debt needed to gain a four-year degree.
Film contest encourages environmental awareness
By RUSSELL JONES BRANDON — A new film competition set for next spring will encourage aspiring, young filmmakers to help spread environmental awareness. Students in area elementary and high schools […]
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Otter Valley’s Walking Stick Theatre to perform annual spring musical al fresco
Pandemic compelled director and students to learn to create theatre in different ways March 10, 2021 By JOSIE GAWRYS BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School’s Walking Stick Theatre group […]
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 […]
