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Lyndon neighborhood reckons with heavy damage as more rain moves through Vermont
The scale of devastation on Mt. Hunger Road in Lyndon is so striking that residents of this tight-knit neighborhood are still struggling to articulate what happened to them early Tuesday morning. “You can’t even describe it,” Prescott Small said. “I’m from Texas. We’ve done tornadoes, hurricanes, you name it. This...
WNY teacher named New York State Teacher of the Year
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A teacher at Cleveland Hill Union Free School District in Cheektowaga has been named the 2024 NYS History Teacher of the year. Betty Haynes has earned the award which "recognizes exceptional elementary through high school teachers for their outstanding contributions to American history education." The award...
Vermont resident says there's 'no way' she's returning after another round of flooding destroys her home, car
Homes, roads and bridges in northern Vermont have been destroyed for the second time in less than a month after a round of torrential rain brought catastrophic flooding to the Northeast Kingdom early Tuesday morning, including the hard-hit community of Lyndonville.
More than a third of listeria cases are in NY; Boar's Head deli meat recall expands
Boar’s Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of meat and poultry products over possible listeria contamination after a Missouri couple's lawsuit said the Virginia-based company's deli meats made one of them "deathly ill," USA TODAY reported. The recall includes 71 Boar’s Head and Old Country products made between May 10...
Plattsburgh man jailed after Stonehelm fight
BEEKMANTOWN | A Plattsburgh man is facing a number of charges after a confrontation at the Stonehelm Motel grew violent and ended with damage to a police cruiser. New York State Police were called to the Spellman Road motel at about 8:30 p.m. July 30 after Lee A. Goodrow, 42, allegedly got into a verbal argument that turned physical. Goodrow reportedly refused to leave the property following the attack. When eventually placed under arrest, Goodrow reportedly unbuckled his seat belt and refused to comply with responding troopers’ commands. While being combative and aggressive toward officers, police said, Goodrow then damaged items inside the parol vehicle.
New York State Issuing Cost Of Living Checks To Residents
"Checks are on their way!" That's what Gov. Hochul said while addressing cost of living in New York State. On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul held a press conference to address cost of living. Governor Hochul Makes a Cost of Living Announcement. Hochul announced that one million families with children across...
WTSA NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY JULY 31st 2024
St. Johnsbury received the highest amount of rainfall, with a new record of 8.04 inches measured by the National Weather Service on Tuesday. This surpassed the previous record of 4.99 inches set in 1913 for a single-day of rainfall. Pete Banacos, the science and operations officer at the Burlington office of the National Weather Service, stated that the storm remained almost stationary above the town for several hours.
Water Directly Sourced From Adirondack Town To Be Bottled & Sold
There is a new high-end bottled water and it is sourced directly from Fort Ann, New York. This Montgomery County drinking water is unique and pure. Not only is it sourced here, but it will also be manufactured and bottled in Albany County. Realm Artesian Water is a high-end bottled...
‘Uncomfortable conversations need to happen’: Two Vermont voices reflect on Israel-Hamas war
The war between Israel and Hamas has taken a huge toll — far greater than we can recount. The conflict is deeply personal for many people, including here in Vermont. But it's hard to talk about. Two women with Vermont ties and personal connections to the war — one...
StoryCorps in Vermont: Two dads and a need for connection
For the last few weeks, StoryCorps has set up their Mobile Tour in Brattleboro, Vermont, recording and preserving the stories of Vermonters for archive at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps brings loved ones together for thousands of meaningful conversations about the things that matter most. And today, we hear from...
How can Vermont communities prepare for surprise storms?
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Towns in the Northeast Kingdom still reeling from this week’s destructive flash flooding are preparing for another round of potentially damaging storms. St. Johnsbury saw a historic amount of rain, more than 8 inches in just a few hours. Some parts of town saw...
Vermont man helps neighbors during flooding, weeks after seeing driver get swept away to his death
LYNDON, Vt. — (AP) — Weeks after Jason Pilbin witnessed a driver get swept away by floodwaters, his northeastern Vermont community was ravaged again by flooding. Pilbin went outside with a flashlight and headlamp around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday to help some neighbors evacuate and then collected their vital medications about 20 minutes before their house broke in half. After that, he woke up another neighbor to help her to leave her home.
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