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Erica's American Diner in Fairfax to close
FAIRFAX, Vt. — A popular diner in Franklin County, Vermont, is closing its doors at the end of this month. The owners of Erica's American Diner announced on Facebook that the business will be closing, citing a series of ongoing issues related to the ownership of the restaurant. According...
Body of missing father in Malletts Bay recovered Friday evening
COLCHESTER — The body of the Malletts Bay missing swimmer was recovered by divers at 5:30 p.m. July 5, after being located by the Vermont State Police Underwater Recovery Team. The swimmer, 37-year-old Cory Lavalee of Colchester, had been in distress the morning of July 3 and had not...
Home tour of the week: A home in Milton with three bedrooms priced at $345,000
This home in Milton is located on a quiet street and includes two covered porches and many upgrades within. These newer upgrades include updates to the furnace, vinyl windows, and flooring. Bedrooms: 3. Price: $345,000. Square Feet: 1,400. HIGHLIGHTS: two covered porches, quiet street. Listed by Rene Marceau, KW Vermont.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife to hold new training course for hunting instructors
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont Fish and Wildlife is offering a new instructor training course for aspiring hunting, trapper, or bow hunting teachers in Vermont, according to a new press release. Training is scheduled on Aug. 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the department's office in Montpelier, expected...
2nd case of measles confirmed in Vermont
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Department of Health has confirmed another case of measles in Vermont. State health officials say the infected individual was exposed to a person with measles in the area of Hanover, New Hampshire, in late June. The person was a passenger on the northbound Dartmouth...
Woman taken to hospital after alleged dog attack in Essex
ESSEX, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are investigating a dog attack in Essex that left one woman and her dog injured. Police say it happened just before noon Saturday morning. A woman called police saying two tannish pit bull dogs attacked her and her dog around Marketplace and Pinecrest Drive in Essex Town.
Former VT gubernatorial candidate Kevin Hoyt arrested
The third-place finisher in Vermont’s last two elections for governor has pleaded not guilty to intentionally violating an anti-stalking order, according to the Bennington Banner. The newspaper reports that the Fair Haven Police arrested Kevin Hoyt, 52, on Route 22A on July 4 after getting an anonymous tip. He’s...
A new historical marker in Burlington honors Revolutionary War Veterans
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Next time you're in Battery Park in Burlington, there’s a new historical marker to honor and praise those who gave everything for our country in the Revolutionary War as we celebrate our nation's independence. The sign honors over 300 soldiers who served in the war...
First-place Westfield Starfires complete memorable sweep of Vermont Lake Monsters
BURLINGTON – For the first time in franchise history, the Westfield Starfires swept a two-game series against the Vermont Lake Monsters, taking a 6-2 victory at Centennial Field to complete the weekend series. The Starfires, now 21-12-1, gained ground on the Norwich Sea Unicorns, who fell 13-8 to the...
Mihali Announces Dates at Garcia’s and The Yard at Ray’s
Rising Reggae star Mihali just announced nine new tour dates, including The Yard at Ray’s in Bouckville, NY on July 25 and Garcia’s in Port Chester, NY on Aug 8. Chiefly, Mihali is the co-founder and former lead singer of the band Twiddle. However, the band parted ways in 2023. But Mihali was recording solo music long before their end. Thus, his first piece of solo music was his song “Breath and Let Go” which he released in 2020.
Police try to identify persons of interest in Burlington assault
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police in Burlington are asking the public for help identifying two men as part of the investigation into an assault that happened more than a month ago. Police say the two men are persons of interest in an assault at a downtown bar on May 31.
Burlington police arrest 2 on aggravated assault charges over the holiday weekend
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Burlington police arrested two individuals for aggravated assault this past weekend, according to a BPD press release. On July 5, officers were called about an aggravated assault that took place last month. An investigation revealed that Manuel Cardenas, 27, of New York, struck an individual with...
Richmond community reflects on July flood one year later
RICHMOND, Vt. — We’re just two days away from the one-year anniversary of one of the most memorable flood events in our region’s history. July 10, 2023, was the day a devastating period for local communities in Vermont and northern New York started, but the event also put a spotlight on the strength and compassion neighbors shared with each other.
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