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City of Montpelier warns the public about permit fee imposter scams
Montpelier, VT. — The City of Montpelier Department of Planning & Community Development wishes to warn the public about recent attempts to scam individuals by impersonating city staff. Currently, an individual is impersonating staff via email, requesting that recipients pay outstanding bills to complete the permit process. These emails...
VTrans: Trucker says he was forced off road into river
TYPE OF EVENT(S): Commercial Motor Vehicle Crash. INVESTIGATING INSPECTOR(S): Sgt Michael Morris, Lt Matthew Nesto. SUMMARY: On 08/20/24 at approximately 1:05 p.m., Vermont State Police in St. Albans were made aware that a tractor trailer had crashed on VT 78 in Swanton between Mac’s Bend and the U.S. Wildlife Refuge. The motor carrier operating the tractor trailer was identified as SBPS Trans, Inc., from Indianapolis, IN. DMV Inspectors and VSP responded and discovered that the tractor trailer swerved to avoid a collision with another vehicle that crossed over the center line. The tractor trailer then lost control and subsequently went into the Missisquoi River.
Monster trucks will roar in the Champlain Valley Fair grandstand Sunday, Aug. 25
ESSEX JUNCTION – ‘A Night of Fire and Destruction’ is coming to the Champlain Valley Fair with a show that will feature monster trucks crushing and jumping over cars. Brad Hunt, the Champlain Valley Fair’s marketing director and a fan of the show, said he and his family have enjoyed watching the show in the past, and he’s excited for others to have the same thrilling experience.
Iowa woman sentenced for cashing dead mother’s Social Security checks for nearly 30 years
Ella Mae Woods, 76, was ordered to serve a year in jail and repay $328,000 she reportedly pocketed in the scheme following the death of her mother in Brattleboro in 1994, according to federal prosecutors. Read the story on VTDigger here: Iowa woman sentenced for cashing dead mother’s Social Security checks for nearly 30 years.
High School Huddle Camp Tour: Rice Memorial Green Knights
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – In Division II, the Rice Memorial Green Knights are hoping to learn from last season’s losses. “Some of what we ran into last year was teams figuring out across the line of scrimmage that they could kind of out-strength us. We were using a lot of formations and a lot of […]
Springfield Supported Housing Landlord of the Year nominations
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield Supported Housing Programs (SSHP) is accepting nominations for the 2024 Landlord of the Year award. If you live in Windham or Windsor county, please help SSHP nominate their 2024 winner by filling out the survey found at forms.gle/CZ2PaiaAE2kvNByW9.
The history of WVMT: Vermont’s oldest radio station to turn 100 this fall
COLCHESTER — Vermont’s oldest radio station, WVMT, has a rich history in Colchester and is turning 100 this year. With Aug. 20 being National Radio Day, today is the day to honor and celebrate all things radio. WVMT’s first-ever radio broadcast originated at the University of Vermont on October 10, 1924, making this coming fall the official centennial anniversary.
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