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St. Johnsbury counting on experience
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - St. Johnsbury has become one of the best programs in the state over the last decade, qualifying for the D1 playoffs each of the past ten seasons, with three trips to Rutland for the final and their first ever D1 title in 2017. The Toppers have fallen back a bit from those lofty heights in recent years: they’ve lost three regular season games each of the past three seasons and haven’t won a playoff game since the 2019 semis. But with a big group of last year’s sophomore contributors becoming upperclassmen, and the new championship saturday rotation bringing the finals up to Fairbanks this November...St. J is hoping to regain their lofty perch. “Last year, that was new to me,” said senior Carter Bunnell of the starting quarterback job. “It was new to a lot of the wide receivers then too. But this year it’s a lot of returners. So I definitely think we will be off in more of a groove when we get the season going instead of taking a couple games to get going.” “Yeah, we have a good bunch of kids,” added head coach Rich Alercio. “We’re working really hard, pretty athletic group. We’ve got the returning quarterback who’s extremely athletic. Most of the other ball handlers are all juniors. They have some experience because we played so many sophomores last year. But all in all, it’s a good group. And the offensive line is developing.” “I think we can go all the way,” said junior tight end Davis Palmieri. “I mean, we’re hosting at home. I don’t wanna watch it from the in the stands. I wanna play in it. And I think if we just prepare and everyone helps, whether you’re a starter or as a scout team member, give good looks and practice. I think we can do it.” St. J opens its season Friday night as they host Essex.
Gun-wielding robber hits Burlington convenience store
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a Burlington convenience store was robbed at gunpoint Sunday afternoon. It happened at the Old North End Variety on North Winooski Avenue at about 2:45 p.m. Police say a man walked into the store and pointed a gun at the clerk behind the counter.
Suspect in Church Street homicide pleads not guilty as officials address violent crimes in Burlington
According to police, Aaliyah Johnson shot the victim several times after he hit her and pulled her hair inside a Burlington bar. Read the story on VTDigger here: Suspect in Church Street homicide pleads not guilty as officials address violent crimes in Burlington.
Police investigating Burlington assault over littering
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington police are investigating an assault they say happened Friday night near Walnut and Archibald streets. They say a witness saw a driver throw a can out their car window into the street. The witness threw the can back into the car, telling the driver not to litter.
WRECKERS: THE WATERFRONT DIVING CENTER GOES DEEP
A wetsuit-clad mannequin has stood on the corner of Maple and Battery Streets for decades, marking the spot of Burlington's Waterfront Diving Center. Located at the corner of Battery and Maple since 1991—three years after first opening one block north—the Diving Center is a hub of aquatic activity that for nearly 40 years has been inviting locals and visitors into a deeper relationship with Lake Champlain.
NEW 4:00pm Start Time Sunday, September 1st, Labor Day Weekend Camping Begins Friday
Barre, VT — Thunder Road and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials announced today a small change in schedule for the 46th Labor Day Classic 200 program presented by NEFCU/VSECU on Sunday, September 1. The annual 200 lap affair will continue to be held on Sunday, September 1 but will move to an evening special with an afternoon Post Time of 4:00pm.
Vt. police find body in search for missing man who didn't show up to work
Officials searching for a Vermont man who had been missing for more than a week say they found a body in a reservoir this weekend, bringing an end to a search that began when the 59-year-old didn't show up to work. Vermont State Police, who had been investigating the disappearance...
LAHS Local Artist Show runs through Oct. 7
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Londonderry Art and Historical Society’s annual local artist show is on display through Oct. 7. From watercolor to oil, prints to pastels, landscapes to line drawings, this exhibit showcases the talents of our area artists. All work is framed and available for purchase with 20% of the proceeds benefitting the Londonderry Arts and Historical Society. Support local artists, expand your collection of iconic Vermont scenes, or simply come enjoy the creativity this area inspires.
Home tour of the week: a $375,000 home with a one acre lot in Milton
This home in Milton includes a eat-in kitchen and a breezeway mudroom. The home also has a back deck and a two-car garage. Bathrooms: 2 (1 full, 1 three-quarter) Listed by Jolene Greene, RE/MAX North Professionals.
Help sought for barn-raising effort
OLMSTEDVILLE | Rodney and Loretta Galusha of Olmstedville are facing multiple serious hardships, and a friend of theirs is seeking help for the couple. The Galusha’s barn, which provides shelter for the Galusha’s 29 sheep and two cows, was virtually destroyed by the July 10 windstorm. Fortunately, all...
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