This Week’s News
Fire devastates home of Brandon family
By RUSSELL JONES What should have been a memorable, fun trip to Hawaii was somewhat spoiled for a Brandon family this past week. Ken Backus and Brandi Whitney-Backus were on […]
Brandon police respond to shots fired on Saturday
A Brandon man was arrested over the weekend after police said he allegedly fired a gun at someone on Saturday night. No one was reported injured in the incident. Around […]
Solar firm settles with landowner
By RUSSELL JONES Davenport Solar LLC has reached an agreement with the landowners adjacent to their proposed new solar site and also with the state. The agreement clears the way […]
Texas-style barbecue sizzles as new owner takes over Dave’s Forest Dale Grocery
By RUSSELL JONES Inside of his 30-foot homemade food trailer, with the refrigerators humming and the enticing smell of garlic thick in the air, Todd Lagendyk slices up some juicy […]
Chamber announces scholarship winner, new opportunities for area students
The Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is awarded annually to a student or students who are well-rounded, have participated in school and outside activities, who are pursuing higher education […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
State Champions! West Rutland battles Proctor down to the wire, 57-56
The West Rutland Golden Horde girl’s basketball team won the school’s second state championship in Division IV girls basketball in the past four years by defeating rival Proctor, 57-56, at the Barre Auditorium this past Saturday.
Otters oust Oxbow, 69-38, in state playdown opener
The Otter Valley Otters ladies basketball team defeated the Oxbow Olympians, 69-37, on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at the House of Noise in the first round of the Vermont State Tournament.
Proctor girls handle OV, 57–42
In one of the more entertaining county games in many years, the Phantom Proctor girls ran their record to an impressive 14-1 with a solid 57-42 win over their neighbors to the north, Otter Valley Union High School, on Wednesday night, February 16.
Mt. Abraham cruises past Otter boys in nail-biter, 57-42
The Mount Abraham boys basketball team took a trip down Route 7 for a clash with Otter Valley in a Saturday afternoon matinee at the “House of Noise” and used their size and speed to claim the win, 57-42.
Otter Valley wins on Senior Night
The Otter women welcomed the Wasps of Woodstock to Senior Night at the “House of Noise” on Friday, February 11 before a raucous crowd.
