This Week’s News
Book & Leaf looks at new business models
The Book & Leaf store in Brandon may soon be transitioning toward a coop model.
Interim superintendent in place, new teacher contracts set at QVUU
By RUSSELL JONES As school has gotten underway, there are two changes in the Greater Rutland County Supervisory Union. There is a new, kind of, superintendent for the supervisory union […]
Brandon house fire ruled accidental
By RUSSELL JONES A fire destroyed a single-family home in Brandon, Sunday, Sept. 8, apparently due to combustibles near a water heater. No one was injured. Sandy Cram of Wallingford […]
Furnace Road speed limits reconsidered
By RUSSELL JONES Following a citizen’s complaint last May that cars were traveling too fast in front of her home, the Pittsford Selectboard is considering whether the lower the speed […]
Brandon Buzz
By JAY MICHAEL representing the BLSG Mosquito district With the summer slipping away and even the feel of autumn in the air, it is tempting to think the mosquito season […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
Tremont takes first again, FitzGerald comes close at Devil’s Bowl Speedway
By RUSSELL JONES On Sunday, June 30, Kenny Tremont Jr., of West Sand Lake, N.Y., picked up his second win in as many weeks in the Pepsi Sportsman Modified division, […]
Pond Hill Ranch Rodeo saddles up for summer
By RUSSELL JONES The 48th year of pro rodeo excitement got underway near Castleton on Saturday, June 29 at Pond Hill Ranch. The field was packed with young cowboys ready […]
Local racers see success at Devil’s Bowl
By RUSSELL JONES After rain has cancelled or shortened the first several events of the season, racing finally got underway as Devil’s Bowl Speedway dropped the green flag for the […]
OV coaches named coach of the year, other Otters make All-MVL teams
By RUSSELL JONES Six members of the Otter Valley baseball and softball teams were selected to the 2019 All-MVL teams, and OV softball coaches Kelly Trayah and Toni Poalino were […]
Slaters top Otters, 3-1
Controversial call ends OV’s title chances By Andy Kirkaldy An Otter Valley Union High School baseball team led by seven multi-year senior starters compiled an outstanding 18-win season this spring. […]