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VT Community Loan Fund lends $2.13 million in 2nd quarter 2024
VCLF Financing Helps Nonprofit Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool Complete its Forever ‘Nest’. Vermont Business Magazine Snapshots of Wren’s Nest Forest Preschool students illustrate the wonder of childhood discovery in nature. A young girl on a forest trail collects autumn leaves into a bouquet. Students gather to investigate a pond’s intricate ecosystem; a fallen tree inspires inquiry.
First Fresh Cut Film Festival a success
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield’s first film festival was a huge success, selling out the theater to show five short films by local filmmakers: “The Journey home” by Mark Stanley, “BIAVT Walk and Roll” by the late Chris Burge, “Dual” by the Flugge family of HotBrick Lighting and Grip, “The Sins of Salem” by Brad Courtmanche, and “This Crowded Room” by Rafael Burgos Nieves.
Woodstock voters to decide fate of new short-term rental ordinance
The ordinances put a cap of 55 each on the number of owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied short-term rentals. Read the story on VTDigger here: Woodstock voters to decide fate of new short-term rental ordinance.
Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Honored as All-Academic Teams by USTFCCCA
NEW ORLEANS - The University of Vermont men's and women's track and field program has been honored as an All-Academic Team by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The Catamounts women's team posted a GPA of 3.629 while the men's team posted a GPA of 3.343 to earn the honors.
Morristown Police investigating 'suspicious' death after welfare check
MORRISTOWN, Vt. — Morristown Police are investigating the death of a 76-year-old man that they are calling "suspicious." Police performed a welfare check around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the home of Richard Cote, which shares a building with his business, "Richard's Auto and Repair". NBC5 spoke with the...
Nation: Appaluccio grabs Day 1 lead at Champlain
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Frankie Appaluccio has fished Lake Champlain for years, but Day 1 of the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier presented by Lowrance was his best outing so far. With a 24-pound, 5-ounce limit of largemouth, anchored by a 6-15 Phoenix Boats Big Bass, the New Jersey boater holds...
Fisherman caught with oversized stripers in NH; planned to sell them in Mass.
Tips from anglers fishing along New Castle and Rye Tuesday afternoon led to authorities busting a fisherman's alleged scheme to illegally keep 14 oversized striped bass and sell the fish in Massachusetts. New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Law Enforcement Division and Operation Game Thief announced Wednesday the Massachusetts man admitted to his plan after being caught by Portsmouth police Tuesday. ...
Nurses completing CVPH residency program lauded
PLATTSBURGH | The University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) proudly recognized 27 nurses who completed the hospital's New Nurse Residency Program. The registered nurses are continuing their work in a variety of care settings at CVPH, including Medical/Surgical, Progressive Care, Psychiatry, the Emergency Department,...
Community invited to Sticks & Stuff's official grand opening
Vermont-based company has been an instant welcomed edition in the Northern Tier. ROUSES POINT | The official opening of Sticks & Stuff’s first New York location has been a welcomed addition to the Northern Tier. And in celebration of the Vermont-based company’s historic expansion to Rouses Point, the community...
Judge declares mistrial in case of Vermont sheriff accused of kicking inmate
NORTH HERO, Vt. (AP) — A judge has declared a mistrial after the jury deadlocked in the case of a Vermont sheriff accused of kicking an inmate. Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore was charged with simple assault for kicking a shackled inmate in 2022 when he was a captain with the department. The jury on Wednesday spent four hours deliberating before telling the judge it could not reach a unanimous decision. In his closing remarks, Grand Isle State’s Attorney Doug DiSabito argued the incident caught on video was not policing and was assault by an angry, off-duty officer against a defenseless man. Grismore, who took the stand in his own defense, argued the force was not excessive and was within the bounds of his training. He argued he was using his foot to push down the shackled inmate, to prevent him from falling down.
NEK homeowners and recovery groups struggle to rebuild amid relentless rain
Lucia McCallum interns as the Hardwick Gazette’s community resilience reporter with support from the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships. She works with editors at Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism program. Lydia Race remembers the creeping feeling of defeat as she watched rain overpower the newly built...
The Undertaker Reacts To Rumor That He Is Banned From Vermont
The Undertaker shot down a bizarre rumor that he’s banned from Vermont. Local residents had apparently heard that he was barred from entering the state. While this does seem like a baseless rumor, he hasn’t wrestled there since 1996, so there could be some truth to the accusation. Except, there is not. The Undertaker spoke […] The post The Undertaker Reacts To Rumor That He Is Banned From Vermont appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Sen. Welch, VT officials unveil bill to protect Lake Champlain
COLCHESTER, Vt. — On Monday, leaders gathered in Colchester to assess the state of Lake Champlain and unveil a new bill to improve its health. Vermont Senator Peter Welch (D) announced "The Lake Champlain Basin Program Reauthorization Act." In partnership with Vermont, New York and Canada, the bill is...
Essex police investigating assault on officer
ESSEX, Vt. (WCAX) - Authorities are looking for two people who they say injured an Essex police officer early Monday morning. Essex police say the officer was investigating possible drug activity in a parking lot at Susan’s Place, a housing complex off Susie Wilson Road. When officers arrived, police say they tried to detain a man and woman, later identified as Mark Edward Sutton Jr., 24, of Williamstown, and Jasmine Brown, 21, of Randolph. Police say both resisted arrest, with Sutton aggressively pulling away and Brown kicking the officer in the groin. Police say Sutton then pinned the officer with his car as he fled the scene. Brown was also able to escape on foot.
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