This Week’s News
Proctor to hold special Town Meeting to approve $330,000 bond vote
By RUSSELL JONES The Proctor selectboard approved a resolution to call a special town meeting and ask for a $330,000 bond vote to provide renovations to the office and install […]
Board decides to keep Creek Road open; offers loan for new business
By RUSSELL JONES Two weeks ago, many Brandon residents spoke out against discontinuing Creek Road at a selectboard meeting which prompted board members to say they would consider the public […]
Summer transplants help Wood’s Market blossom
By RUSSELL JONES Just a mile or so south of downtown Brandon, John and Courtney Satz and have been using sustainable growing practices — and a steady team of knowledgeable […]
Nifty Thrifty looks for new home as Ayrshire Building eyes renovations
By RUSSELL JONES Founded in 1975 by Bette Moffett, the Nifty Thrifty thrift shop has been located all over the town of Brandon in those years. Now, they are looking […]
Back to feeling good: Allie Walter thankful for the gift of life
By RUSSELL JONES The final semesters for many college students can be very stressful. From staying up all night and cramming for finals, to worrying about post-graduation life and finding […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
Shot doctor Dave Hopla hoops with area youth
Hopla has worked with many of the biggest names in the NBA, including Kobe Bryant and former Celtics marksman Ray Allen.
Triathletes kick-off series at Branbury State Park
Saturday’s beautiful early summer weather welcomed more than 150 athletes to Branbury State Park in Salisbury for two Vermont Sun triathlon races.
State champs, again!
For the third consecutive game in the Division IV state softball playoffs, the West Rutland Golden Horde overcame a late-game deficit in the final two innings to upend their opponent.
Hartford ends OV baseball season
The Hartford Hurricanes defeated the Otters of Otter Valley in their last game of the season.
West Rutland comes up from behind to top Proctor
West Rutland continued the school’s improbable run to a possible state championship by coming from behind to top rival Proctor at Proctor’s softball/baseball complex on Tuesday afternoon.
