This Week’s News
The Farrington House, oldest in Brandon
Brandon has more than its share of historic old houses going back to the 1800s. But the oldest one still here today is most likely the Farrington House at 39 Pearl Street, built in 1799.
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” comes to the Otter Valley stage this weekend
The Brandon Actors Troupe is presenting the musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this weekend at Otter Valley.
October 1 will be The Reporter’s last issue in its current form
Since our first issue in December of 2022, the independent, nonprofit version of The Reporter has tried its best to be a reliable source of news and entertainment for Brandon, Pittsford, and the surrounding communities.
Coming to America, No. 5: Christian Fjeld
I enjoyed teaching three sets of Fjeld first cousins during my Otter Valley years.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Proctor unleashes bats to slug West Rutland
The Proctor Phantoms softball team came from behind twice to defeat arch-rival West Rutland.
OV loses to BFA in the last minute
BFA would score the game-winner with only 1:15 remaining on a crafty short side shot by Bryce Fontaine.
Proctor softball defeats Green Mountain, 14–9
Proctor softball came from behind to beat Green Mountain, 14-9, on a cold and windy afternoon, Thursday, April 28 at the Phantoms’ field.
Proctor baseball loses to Rivendell in extra innings, 14–13
Rivendell High School made the long trip to Proctor pay off on Saturday afternoon, April 30 with a hard-earned 14-13 win over a feisty Proctor Phantom squad.
Otter Valley lacrosse gets first win, splits two games
Otter Valley lacrosse gained its first win of the season with a hard fought victory over Randolph on Monday, April 25.