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Fans watch in Burlington as VGFC downs Long Island in USL2 Round of 32
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont Green FC is headed to the USL2 Sweet 16 after a 3-1 win over the Long Island Rough Riders in Ocean City, New Jersey, and fans in Burlington got to watch it in a group. Vivid Coffee serves as one of the club’s sponsors and hosted Friday afternoon’s event where supporters watched the livestream of Jacob Labovitz’s hat trick in the Green’s win. It was a great chance for fans to share in the atmosphere even though they were 400 miles away. “It’s the best place to be if you can’t make it down to the match,” said Mike Popovitch, a member of the Green Mountain Bhoys supporters group. “I think that fact that Ian (Bailey, owner of Vivid) does this and Vivd Coffee does this for us is pretty amazing. It brings the community together. Being able to watch an event from a team that really has brought the entire Burlington community together.” The Green will play again Sunday evening, taking on Northeast Division rival Seacoast United.
Microsoft outage causes hectic day in the North Country
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — From government offices to health care facilities, Friday has been a hectic day for many in the North Country due to a widespread Microsoft outage. The outage affected employees at the Clinton County Government Center, with the IT department working diligently to restore every PC in the building starting around 2 a.m. on Friday.
At Republican National Convention, Vermont’s delegates find a party forged in Trump’s image
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Photo by Nam Y. Huh/AP. Asked to describe this year’s Republican National Convention, members of Vermont’s delegation began with the same word: “Unity”. It was...
Suspect arrested in Burlington assault, robbery
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A South Burlington man who was out on probation for a shooting in 2021 is back behind bars. Police in Burlington say Bonide Badibanga, 22, is one of multiple suspects who robbed and assaulted two people on Main Street in Burlington at about 3 a.m. Friday.
Lake Champlain ready to shine during Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Anglers will visit Lake Champlain for the final Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier presented by Lowrance and Elite Series rookie Tim Dube expects anglers to find plenty of bass on the historic fishery this go-round. “This is a great time to be up at Champlain,” the New...
Lack of secure youth facility strains child welfare system as hotline calls rise, DCF report finds
The lack of a secure treatment facility for youth involved in the criminal justice system is putting a strain on the entire child welfare system, according to the annual report from the Vermont Department for Children and Families. Aryka Radke, deputy commissioner of the Family Services Division of DCF, said...
Vermont organizations take on post-flood fundraising, again
“As always, cash is king,” the commissioner of public safety said. “Cash donations are the most efficient way to get aid to people and communities in need.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont organizations take on post-flood fundraising, again.
Scott administration fires back in senators’ lawsuit over Zoie Saunders appointment
Last month, two senators sued Gov. Phil Scott and Saunders, the interim education secretary, arguing that Scott ignored the legal ramifications of the Senate’s vote to reject Saunders’ confirmation. Read the story on VTDigger here: Scott administration fires back in senators’ lawsuit over Zoie Saunders appointment.
2024 Battle of Plattsburgh Organizers Talk Volunteer Needs and More
Plattsburgh’s gearing up for its biggest event of the summer, the Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration coming from September 11th to the 15th. The group that organizes & hosts the Battle of Plattsburgh events held its yearly kickoff with the Mayor buying one of the buttons that local businesses will be selling to raise money for the commemoration.
Man arrested following domestic violence shooting in Richmond, Vermont
RICHMOND, Vt. — A man was arrested on Friday afternoon at a home in Richmond after a shooting led to an hours-long standoff with police. Vermont State Police arrested 23-year-old Dylan Davis at 2:15 p.m. after an incident on Meadow Lane. Police said Davis is now facing charges of aggravated domestic assault with a deadly weapon, domestic assault and reckless endangerment.
Rutland man indicted on federal gun, drug charges
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A grand jury has indicted a Rutland man on federal gun and drug charges. Authorities say Daniel McSwiggan, 51, allowed people to distribute and use drugs at his home, and also had two guns which he wasn’t supposed to. Court records say in June, McSwiggan...
New Nordic Farm owners say, ‘keep it simple’
Benjamin Dobson and Kaspar Meier, a prominent farmer and a builder from Columbia County in New York, closed on the sale of the conserved property of just under 600 acres on July 2 after it spent more than a year on the market. Read the story on VTDigger here: New Nordic Farm owners say, ‘keep it simple’.
Moretown Elementary School clean up underway, Crossett Brook and HU also impacted
For the second time in 12 months, Moretown Elementary School flooded, causing damage to flooring, and the school’s boiler in the July 10 flooding. Harwood Unified Union School District superintendent Dr. Mike Leichliter said G.W. Savage was able to get to the site first thing on July 11 and has been working on clean up and remediation. He said with six weeks before the start of the school year he does not expect any delays in reopening the school.
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