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Keeseville Community Arts Festival Returns July 19-20th
The Keeseville Community Arts Festival is back for another year; bringing together artists, locals, and visitors to celebrate their vibrant Northern New York arts community. The festival will take place from July 19-20, 2024, featuring a diverse range of activities and events designed to inspire creativity and foster a sense of community.
Plattsburgh’s Retro Live Announces Two Upcoming Blues Shows in July & August
Plattsburgh’s Retro Live nightclub has announced two summer blues shows. On Wednesday, July 17, New Orleans’ The Rumble will perform. This concert will be followed by a performance from blues legend Kenny Neal on Saturday, August 10th. Retro Live is one of Plattsburgh’s premier nightlife destinations. This Summer,...
Body of college student who vanished from gathering in New Hampshire found in river
The body of a missing college student who vanished from a “social gathering” in New Hampshire over the weekend was found in a river, law enforcement and education officials said.
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...
Green Mountain Adventure Challenge hopes to drive summer tourism to ski towns
DOVER, Vt. (WCAX) - A unique adventure opportunity driving summer tourism to southern Vermont ski towns. The Green Mountain Adventure Challenge is an outdoor game based in Dover immersing participants in Vermont’s landscape, communities and history - through riddles and clues. Its creator says with a need for tourism...
Vermont Mad Pride Day March and Celebration next weekend
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Next weekend, folks who call themselves “mad” will march to celebrate their identities. Vermont Mad Pride brings together those labeled “mentally ill”. The movement fights discrimination based on mental state, promotes self-love and encourages ways to cope with mental illness outside of...
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...
Community members team up to build bus stop benches
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - After realizing many bus stops in our region have no place for people to sit, some local residents took it upon themselves to fix the problem. Now, wooden benches are showing up at Burlington bus stops, making life just a little easier for those who take public transit.
Rutland remembers fallen police officer
Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of Rutland City Police Officer Jessica Ebbighausen’s death. She was 19 years old when she was killed in the line of duty by a burglary suspect who crashed into her cruiser while she pursued him. Rutland police officers and community members honored Ebbighausen with a candlelight vigil Sunday night, remembering her service, dedication and sacrifice to her city. Her fellow officers, friends and neighbors gathered at the Rutland City Police Department to share words of remembrance and leave flowers in her memory.
Bryant returns to sidelines as CVU’s head coach
HINESBURG, Vt. (WCAX) - Originally from Maryland, Dom Bryant has been in Vermont since 2017. That’s when she joined the staff for the UVM women’s program, reuniting with then-assistant coach Alisa Kresge, not long after the two worked together at Marist. “She was a big contributing factor, saying...
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