This Week’s News
Towns prepare parades in honor of Memorial Day
By RUSSELL JONES As Memorial Day signals the traditional start of summer, it’s also represents the first big parade of the season in Brandon as well as neighboring communities. Local […]
Sister Wicked: After 20 years, a place of her own
By RUSSELL JONES Sometimes, frustration can lead to inspiration. Anyone who has driven through Brandon during the Route 7 construction knows how frustrating the time spent waiting for your turn […]
Pittsford man charged in death of girlfriend
By RUSSELL JONES A late night out that led to a domestic dispute ended with police alleging a Pittsford man struck his girlfriend at her home in Proctor with his […]
OV students receive over $200K in scholarships
By RUSSELL JONES High school can be a stressful time for a young person and trying to build an impressive résumé to get into the college of their dreams can […]
Legislative Report May 15
By BUTCH SHAW The end of the 2019 Legislative session is in sight, but the number of unresolved issues continues to grow, and an actual adjournment date is elusive. In […]
Photos of the Week
Sports
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. […]
OV’s ‘comeback magic’ fizzles against Mt. Abe, 9-1
By RUSSELL JONES The Otter softball team has brought a kind of magic with them throughout the Division II playoffs. Comeback magic. They were down in every game they’ve played […]
