This Week’s News
Alicia Malay wins in Pittsford-Proctor
In Pittsford-Proctor (Rutland-8), Alicia Malay (R) has been elected to the seat being vacated by long-time Representative Butch Shaw.
Nielsen beats incumbent Democratic Rep. Jerome in Brandon House race
Brandon voters replaced 3-term Democratic incumbent Stephanie Jerome with Republican newcomer Todd Nielsen after a bruising campaign season in which taxes and affordability remained at the fore of many Vermonters’ minds.
OV football stuns BFA Fairfax; will play division championship
Last Saturday, in a show of outstanding football, the Otter Valley Otters defeated the BFA Fairfax Bullets in a show of stellar offense and gutsy defense. On a raw day with occasional sleet, a crowd of 300 showed up in Fairfax to witness the semifinal game which looked to be a sure thing for the Bullets, who were undefeated at 10-0 versus the Otters at 5-4.
After 36 years of service, Steve Cijka retires as Brandon’s wastewater chief
Brandon has 22 miles of sewer pipes and Steve Cijka has been responsible for every last inch of them since July 5, 1988. Whenever a Brandonite takes a shower, washes their dishes, or uses the restroom, Mr. Cijka has made sure that the wastewater thus generated is collected and treated before being released back into the wild.
Photos of the Week
Sports
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
West Rutland girls Division IV state champs!
The West Rutland girls walked onto the court in Barre Auditorium for the state finals as the three-seed underdog, but walked off the court as champions, defeating Blue Mountain, 39-33, […]
