Submitted DJ Paul Oakenfold sets up his equipment at Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England. He was the first person ever to DJ there, doing so Sept. 13, 2018.

The Rutland Pride 7th and 8th grade football team finished up with an impressive season this past week.  There were 38 players from the Rutland area that participated in the program this year.  Area high school football teams have a lot to look forward too with these players in the future years.  The team scored…

POULTNEY— Green Mountain College is indefinitely suspending its intercollegiate men’s lacrosse program, effective immediately. Limited participation in men’s lacrosse has been a trend over several years at the college and has culminated in a roster that falls well short of what is required to compete at the collegiate level. “This has been a very difficult…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg Guster is part of the Women’s World Cup, Nov. 23-25, and will be playing Sunday in between runs. I had the pleasure of speaking to Adam Gardner who along with Ryan Miller and Brian Rosenworcel, formed the group in 1991. Joining them in 2010 was Luke Reynolds. Guster has never played…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg The Women’s World Cup is returning to Killington, Nov. 24-25. Besides top skiers, you also get four top music acts. KT Tunstall is playing Saturday in between runs. She is currently in the midst of a U.S. tour. Tunstall is looking forward to returning to Vermont. She spent time in Burlington…

Submitted Players ready for a golf tournament at Lake St. Catherine Country Club, which will host the 14th annual Castleton Community Center Golf Outing, Sept. 14. CASTLETON— The 14th Annual Castleton Community Center Golf Outing at Lake St. Catherine Country Club will benefit the center’s elderly and disabled transportation program, Sept. 14. Over 2,800 rides…

Question: Jim and Jeff are playing in a tournament.  Jim’s tee shot on the 2nd hole may be resting in the water hazard.  He announces he will stroke a provisional ball.  Jeff says Jim’s ball must be lost or out of bounds to allow a provisional ball.  Is Jeff correct? Answer: The original ball may…

LUDLOW— It was the 17th hole at Okemo Valley Golf Club where luck prevailed for two golfers who made holes-in-one just two days apart. Joe Rolka, of Ludlow,  aced the 17th hole on Aug. 22. Rolka made the 135-yard hole-in-one from the white tee using a 9 iron. Steve Rolka and Mike Harris witnessed the amazing…

By Lani Duke POULTNEY— The Slate Valley Trails Association plans to open 6 miles of new mountain biking and hiking trails on Route 140 in East Poultney with skill levels ranging from beginner to expert. The entire 10-mile project is expected to be complete this fall. Formed in 2015 to build and maintain new hiking…

By Paul Holmes About 250 mountain bike riders attended the USO of MTB at Killington Resort, Aug. 1-5. Some impressive riding was witnessed by crowds of spectators that attended the events. Results: Grom Bomb Downhill Boys/Girls 7-9 years old 1. Zack Harper, 24th overall, 2:17.45 2. Questwell Phillips, 32nd overall, 2:33.18 3. Kira Livernois, 33rd…

By Dave Hoffenberg The Best of Three Championship series is set. Killington Resort clawed their way out of the loser’s bracket to earn a return trip and try to fulfill their quest for two titles in a row. Standing in their way is the OmyaRamas who won the winner’s bracket and made it to the…

The USO of MTB downhill course excites athletes, fans By Polly Lynn Mikula KILLINGTON—“Killington Resort has built an impressive new downhill track coming off Killington Peak, the second highest peak in Vermont,” said USO co-founder and event director Clay Harper. The USO track, called “downdraft,” begins at 4,241 feet (at the top of the K-1…

Dakotah Norton Age: 26 From: Davison MI but resides in Knoxville, Tenn. Years riding: 4 years. Why I ride? I love riding downhill, but the life that my bike has made for me is amazing. Traveling around the globe and riding with my friends has been more than I could have asked for. Heather  Nicole…

Wednesday, Aug. 1 All Day GT Downhill track walk, K-l Peak/K-l Gondola 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bike Park open for freeriding 12-5 p.m. Racer registration open, K-l Base Lodge 2-5 p.m. KMBC Bike Bum, Middle Step It Up 6-9 p.m. Bike Bum/US Open Welcome Party, Snowshed Umbrella Bar Thursday, Aug. 2  8 a.m.-5 p.m. Racer registration…