Sports

JC Electric takes win over Frontier

WHATELY, MA- Osiah Ballard struck out 10 batters as the pitcher led JC Electric past Frontier 10-3 on Friday, June 27, at Herlihy field in Koufax League U14 play. Ballard surrendered three hits and three runs over five and two-thirds innings while walking three.
Frontier was first to get...

Tips to ensure safe summer boating

MONTPELIER - As boaters visit Vermont’s lakes and ponds this spring and summer, the Agency of Natural Resources and partners are offering a few tips on how to stay safe and protect Vermont’s natural resources.
Whether at a Vermont state park, Vermont Fish and Wildlife access area or...

The state is looking for input on proposed wakeboat rules.

Wakeboat rule changes being considered by Vermont

VERMONT- The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking public input on draft changes to Vermont’s Use of Public Waters Rules, including the wakeboat rule. DEC will host a webinar introducing the changes and two hybrid public meetings in July as part of a pre-rulemaking...

Twin Valley softball, baseball award recipients

WHITINGHAM- Twin Valley Middle High School handed out athletic awards recently for the spring sports season.
The varsity softball team, under coach Fran Cunningham, finished the season with a 3-15 record. But that didn’t tell the whole story, as the Wildcats were very competitive in a...

Reyes competes at SVLs

WINDSOR- Twin Valley track and field athlete Yoly Reyes finished as one of the top 100-meter sprinters at the Southern Vermont League B division championships. Reyes, a ninth grader, placed 19th in the 100-meter dash with a personal record time of 15.18 seconds.
Reyes was the only...

Summer ball underway

WHITINGHAM- The JC Electric West County baseball team has started play in the Pioneer Valley Youth Baseball League Koufax division. West County won its opener, winning 11-1 at Greenfield, MA on Monday.
Upcoming games include Saturday, June 21, at 10 am, West County at Mohawk High School...

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is offering “Fish with a Warden” sessions.

Learn about fishing with a warden

VERMONT - The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is offering “Fish with a Warden” sessions this summer.
Corey Hart, education specialist, says the purpose of the sessions is to provide an opportunity for the public to go fishing with Fish and Wildlife Department personnel and have their...

Two pickleball players enjoy the action. File photo

Pickleball clinics at Trebbe courts

WILMINGTON - New residents are invited to a free pickleball clinic on the newly renovated Charles Trebbe Jr. tennis courts, on Saturday, June 28, at 10 am. Long-term residents are invited to help welcome new residents to the community.
A professional pickleball instructor will be on-site...

Stratton recognized for safety

STRATTON- The National Ski Areas Association has recognized Stratton Mountain with the 2025 Award for Best Overall Safety Program, the ninth national safety award for the southern Vermont resort.
The award recognizes comprehensive programs that demonstrate effective safety education and...

Rec programs for youth, adults

WILMINGTON - The middle school summer recreation program, serving all area youth entering grades six through nine, will be held at the Old School Community Center Monday, July 7, through Friday, July 25. Session are 9 am to 12 pm, Monday through Thursday, and Fridays, 9 am to 4 pm. The goals of...