This Week’s News
Names lost in Vermont, Part 25: Geno and Yando
While on a seek-and-find mission for Loso gravestones in St. Dominic’s Cemetery in Proctor [Lost Names, Part 24], I photographed two other stones that propelled me to dig deeper into the identity of two women whose families belonged among other lost French-Canadian names.
Brandon budget passes on third vote; includes $85K for paving
After three votes and several months of heated debate, Brandon voters approved a budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
Pittsford SB addresses infestations, energy, and audits
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 15, the Pittsford Selectboard heard a presentation from Miranda MacDonald of the auditing firm of RHR Smith & Company, which had recently completed an audit of the town’s accounts for the fiscal year that ended in June 2023.
Brandon’s Fran Bull shines at Mitchell Giddings in Brattleboro
Fran Bull is a restless artist. While many other artists have built comparably long careers on a single style, Bull’s trademark has been her willingness—her need—to adapt her hand to her thoughts.
Photos of the Week
Sports
Devil’s Bowl double feature sees local racers win
By RUSSELL JONES Two races at Devil’s Bowl this past week yielded similar results in the Pepsi Modified Sportsman division as Kenny Tremont Jr. picked up his third and fourth […]
Tremont takes first again, FitzGerald comes close at Devil’s Bowl Speedway
By RUSSELL JONES On Sunday, June 30, Kenny Tremont Jr., of West Sand Lake, N.Y., picked up his second win in as many weeks in the Pepsi Sportsman Modified division, […]
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 […]