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Judge suggests Trump felony sentencing may no longer be "necessary" after SCOTUS immunity ruling
In wake of the Supreme Court's ruling that presidents are granted total immunity for "official acts," a path has opened for Donald Trump to avoid sentencing for his conviction on falsifying business records to hide an affair with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. According to The New Republic, Juan Merchan, the judge who presided over the hush-money trial that landed Trump with 34 felony convictions, is no longer certain that sentencing, which was delayed to September, will ever happen.
Police investigating theft of multiple items at Sterling College
CRAFTSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are searching for a suspect after they say multiple items were stolen from Sterling College in Craftsbury. Vermont State Police say the items were taken from administrative offices and a student storage space sometime between June 21 and June 23. The stolen items include things...
2nd annual masonic Car Show set for July 13
The Masonic Seneca Lodge #40 is hosting its second annual Masonic Car Show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. The event will take place at Bombardier Municipal Park in Milton, located at 34 Park Place. Registration will be open that day from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with an entry fee of $20 per car.
Secondhand shop opens in Monkton
MONKTON — Ever since Monkton’s municipal operations relocated to the new town office building in 2021, the former Monkton Town Hall at 280 Monkton Ridge Road has sat largely devoid of the hustle and bustle that once filled it. Now, the historic building is bustling once more. Monkton...
Celebrating the Fourth: Killington hosts a plethora of fun and festivities
Thursday, July 4—KILLINGTON—Calling all Killington residents, visitors, and businesses.Killington’s Independence Day celebration is back. There will be a parade, fireman’s BBQ, games, fireworks and more. This event is sponsored by the Killington Fire Department, Killington Parks and Recreation, and the Killington Transfer Station. Please check the Killington Rec website for any updates regarding this event.
Search for missing man underway in Malletts Bay
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - Search and rescue crews are looking for a missing man Wednesday morning in Lake Champlain. Colchester Police say crews are searching in the Malletts Bay area for a man in his 30s who they say wasn’t able to make it back to his inflatable raft. Officials say he was swimming with his kids and using the raft. They say one of the kids went into distress and the man assisted the child back to the raft but he did not make it back on.
Former Vermont basketball star lands spot in NBA
T.J. Sorrentine is headed to the National Basketball Association. The former Vermont basketball star famously known for that shot from the parking lot in the 2005 NCAA Tournament has accepted a gig on the Washington Wizards bench, the Providence Journal reported on Wednesday. Sorrentine, who spent 16 seasons at Brown,...
Londonderry receives seven planning commission resignations
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The July 1 selectboard meeting opened with announcements, one of which was from town administrator Shane O’Keefe, stating they had received $487,087 in reimbursements from FEMA, adding, “I think we’re well ahead of most other towns.”. Board chair Tom Cavanagh moved on to...
Longtime St. Ann Parish priest Fr. Feltz retires after 22 years
Father John Feltz has retired from Milton's St. Ann Parish after 22 years of service to the community. His departure marks the end of an era for the parishioners who have come to regard him as a pillar of strength and compassion. Under his leadership, the parish saw numerous initiatives...
Addison County state’s attorney ends fight over driver’s license suspension stemming from DUI arrest
Eva Vekos faced a six-month loss of her driver’s license after refusing to take a breath test. Her attorney expects she will apply for a “restricted” driver’s license that would allow her to legally drive provided she first blows into a device to prove she is not impaired. Read the story on VTDigger here: Addison County state’s attorney ends fight over driver’s license suspension stemming from DUI arrest.
St. Albans clears out homeless camp after raft of complaints
Tent City, as the encampment was known, sat tucked in a patch of woods behind the downtown train station and Food City grocery store. by Charlotte Oliver Community News Service City employees in St. Albans broke up a homeless encampment throughout May, displacing several people in hopes of cutting down on crimes that officials tied directly to the camp.
Alumni of Brandon High School celebrate teacher Mary Force
BRANDON—We all had at least one teacher who made a difference in our lives, who understood us when no one else seemed to, who guided us when others gave up, who provided encouragement when we most needed it, who got more from us than we thought we could give, or who gave us the tough love we needed to pull ourselves together.
Burning rubber: Brandon’s Joey Scarborough racks up wins at local racetracks
BRANDON—Joey Scarborough was driving racecars years before he even had a license to drive himself to school. At 14, he used a booster to give him the extra height he needed in the seat, but he was racing and gaining the experience—“seat time,” he calls it—that has allowed him to rack up wins at all the local tracks. Now 27, he’s had a great start to his 2024 season: a win at Devil’s Bowl in West Haven, a win at Airborne Park in Plattsburgh, and two wins at Malta in Ballston Spa. And we’ve barely even cracked July.
Sale price for Goddard College’s campus is $3.4 million; buyer remains unnamed
A new community group filed for temporary injunction Wednesday morning, asking a court to halt the sale of the school. Meanwhile, some students have struggled to resume their education. Read the story on VTDigger here: Sale price for Goddard College’s campus is $3.4 million; buyer remains unnamed.
Starksboro woman tapped for agricultural hall of fame
From climate change to shifting consumer preferences and markets, Vermont’s agriculture industry has faced obstacles and opportunities over the years. Starksboro resident Ellen Kahler has spent nearly two decades collaborating with other Vermonters to address those challenges and strengthen the state’s food system. We’re glad you’re interested in...
Bristol church will host patriotic service
As Independence Day approaches, members of the First Baptist Church of Bristol are organizing a patriotic service to celebrate Americans’ freedom and recognize those who have served our country and the Addison County community. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for us...
School board OKs new playground, reviews other facility repair needs
WILMINGTON- Next year’s Twin Valley Elementary School students will have a place to play, thanks to funding provided by the Twin Valley School District at their Wednesday, June 26 meeting, and 1% funding approved by the Wilmington Selectboard at a special meeting on Thursday, June 27. Support local journalism....
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