Lee J. Kahrs
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RNeSU to launch school threat assessment program
BRANDON — Brandon-area schools are taking “See something, say something” to the next level in handling student threats to schools and classmates. That’s good news for parents concerned…
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Winter Sports Report: Otter Valley girls’ basketball
BRANDON — The move from Division II to Division III may be more of a lateral move for the Otter Valley Union High School girls’ basketball team this…
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Winter Sports Report: Otter Valley boys’ basketball
BRANDON — A new coach is at the helm of the Otter Valley boys’ basketball team, and with that, a new team. Literally. When it comes to varsity…
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Winter Sports Report: Otter Valley wrestling
BRANDON — The recruitment and retention plan the Otter Valley wrestling team has implemented to bolster the varsity squad is paying off, and this year the team features…
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Winter Sports Report: Otter Valley Nordic skiing
BRANDON — The Nordic ski team at Otter Valley is building momentum going into this season. Fourth-year head coach Devon Fuller was seeing improvement and focus in preseason…
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A new, community-driven bookstore opens in Brandon
BRANDON — It takes a village to do great things, and in Brandon that means establishing a new, independent bookstore. Former Briggs Carriage Bookstore co-owner Barbara Ebling and…
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Proctor land sale hinges on public access
PROCTOR — If there is a public vote on the potential sale of prized town-owned watershed land in Proctor, it will happen at town meeting in March. Voters…
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Brandon Jiffy Mart sells winning PowerBall ticket
BRANDON — There is a new millionaire in our area. One lucky resident bought a Powerball ticket at the Jiffy Mart in Brandon and won $2 million, Vermont…
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Brandon birder earns statewide recognition
BRANDON — Brandon’s favorite birder has received a high honor from one of Vermont’s premier natural science organizations. Sue Wetmore has been named the 2019 Julie Nicholson Citizen…
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Potential land sale raises questions on public trails
PROCTOR — The first of December has come and gone, but an offer to buy the 1,600-acre Chittenden Watershed is still in play. Despite extending the deadline to…
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Neshobe Golf Club faces foreclosure
BRANDON — An appeal for pledges from members to keep the Neshobe Golf Club alive in the face of foreclosure has failed. Neshobe Golf Club Board Chair Jeff…