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Woman and daughter caught in tornado's fury
Route 28 south of The Glen Bridde in Warrensburg was blocked by many dozens of trees and limbs and utility lines downed late afternoon July 16 by a raging storm -- later designated as a tornado -- that penned in motorists as they drove up the roadway, It took several days to clear and reopen state Route 8. WARRENSBURG | A woman and her young daughter dodged falling trees July 16 as they drove through a raging storm on state Route 28 south of The Glen in Warrensburg.
Hochul to Appear in Dunkirk for Announcement Regarding Wells Enterprises
Governor Kathy Hochul will be making a stop in Dunkirk on Tuesday for an "economic development announcement." While her office has not revealed any further information regarding the announcement, Chautauqua County Executive P.J. Wendel, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Monday, confirmed that her event will be in regard to Wells Enterprises. Hochul's announcement is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM at the Armory. WDOE News will have coverage.
Wanted man arrested in South Burlington after alleged crime spree
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - One man faces a slew of charges after an alleged crime spree in South Burlington on Monday night. At around 5:25 p.m., police were called to 218 Hannaford Drive for a disturbance. One man was taken into custody there on an unrelated aggravated domestic assault charge when police were warned that another man, Shannon Edwards of Montpelier, was threatening people with a knife in a nearby wooded area.
Humpback whale spotted in river along Maine, New Hampshire border
PORTLAND (WGME) -- A humpback whale in a river along the Maine and New Hampshire border is attracting a lot of attention. It was spotted earlier this month and again this weekend. The whale was caught on camera Sunday afternoon around the Portsmouth harbor. Jedidiah Bracy says they just stumbled...
Northern Lights Possible Over Maine, New Hampshire, & New York This Week
For those who love to view celestial phenomena, 2024 has been a great year. In addition to the eclipse, the comet, and the annual meteor showers, we have also had increased Aurora Borealis activity. There have already been several opportunities (one in March and one in April) to see the...
Introducing Norm Baldwin, Colchester’s new director of public works
COLCHESTER — Bringing 33 years of prior experience as engineer and public works division director in the adjacent City of Burlington, a new local leader has landed in Colchester’s midst. Meet Norm Baldwin: the Town of Colchester’s new director of public works. Baldwin began his tenure with...
PCB test results jeopardize North Country Union High School’s upcoming school year
An expedited $5 million mitigation project is underway, but district leaders fear the expensive project won’t sufficiently address the problem. Read the story on VTDigger here: PCB test results jeopardize North Country Union High School’s upcoming school year.
Town of Essex Selectboard discusses new restaurant, pedestrian crossing
ESSEX TOWN — Ideas for a new pedestrian crossing, a potential tree nursery and a new restaurant came up at the July 15 Town of Essex Selectboard meeting. Along with selecting partner CRO Planning & Design for their Keystone Trail Connectivity Project, the selectboard turned to other matters for updating the Town.
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
Upstate NYer Buys $10 Scratch-Off At Grocery Store Wins $3M
The New York Lottery has many scratch-off tickets to choose from. There are thousands and millions to win. You can spend anywhere from one to thirty dollars on a scratch-off ticket. The latest Capital Region lottery winner bought a ten-dollar scratch-off and cashed in big!. Which $10 New York Lottery...
Can You Get a DWI in New York if You Ride Your Bicycle Drunk?
In many states, a person who rides a bicycle while intoxicated could potentially face the same charges as someone who was driving a regular motor vehicle while drunk. The reasoning behind this is that the person on the bicycle is operating a "vehicle" while impaired, and therefore poses a threat to both themselves and others on the road.
Terrible Humidity Returns To New York As Next Heat Wave Nears
The humidity is returning to New York State and could bring more severe weather and a fourth heatwave. In early July, New York State was in the top 5 percent of most humid places on the planet. The humidity on July 10 in New York was worse than in Florida...
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