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Manchester police seek driver in fatal hit-and-run accident
MANCHESTER — A 71-year-old man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident last week, and authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating the driver of the vehicle involved, Manchester Police reported Wednesday. The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. on July 3 at the intersection of Central...
Woman arrested on in-state warrant in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — On the evening of July 4, Cassandra Boardman was arrested on an active in-state warrant after being located at the Springfield Plaza. Springfield Police Department’s Officer Singleton conducted the arrest at 8:21 p.m. following a brief search for Boardman, who was apprehended without resistance. Following her...
Springfield police seize illegal firearm, drugs, cash after traffic stop
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Police Department’s C3 officers confiscated an illegal firearm, over 500 grams of crack-cocaine, and more than $22,000 in cash after a routine traffic stop on State Street Sunday evening. At about 5:50 p.m., officers pulled over a vehicle for a defective brake light. The driver,...
7 Towns in New England With the Best Downtown Areas in 2024
As the dawn of what would soon become America, New England has experienced a substantial share of American history. Fast forward to today, and its cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and hardy lifestyle are prime characteristics of the typical New England spirit. However, the lifeblood of the region is more detailed than that.
Springfield Rotary Club awards local scholarships
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield Rotary Club President Debbie Cox and scholarship committee members Jim Fog, Bob Flint, and Ed McQuaide selected Lilly Farnsworth and Marshall Simpson as winners of this year’s local scholarships. Each student will receive a $3,000 scholarship. Farnsworth is planning to attend Roger Williams College...
Go fly a kite
Last week I mentioned I collected patriotic antiques. The photo with this article is a patriotic kite, titled “American Beauty.” It would probably date between 1958 and 1962. I remember being a boy and wanting one. Ruth’s Gifts. Ruth’s Gifts came before the Charthouse. This is the...
Manchester police arrest teen in double stabbing incident
MANCHESTER — A 15-year-old girl has been arrested on assault charges following a double stabbing in the city early Saturday morning, authorities said. Manchester Police responded to a reported stabbing at 219 Laurel St. at about 12:20 a.m. Officers found two victims, a 16-year-old girl with multiple stab wounds and an 18-year-old male with a broken ankle, lying on the ground in the back alley of Laurel Street South.
Springfield man arrested, illegal firearm seized after chase
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Police Officers apprehended a man and seized an illegal firearm following a shots fired incident on Saturday, July 6, at about 11:10 a.m. Christian Ayala-Pellot, 28, was taken into custody on the 300 block of Orange Street after officers, responding to gunshots heard near Allen Street and Alberta Street, received a description of the suspect who was reportedly on a scooter.
Hubbard Hall Announces New Executive Director
Cambridge, NY, July 5, 2024 It is my great pleasure, on behalf of the Hubbard Hall Board of Directors, to announce that after an extensive search, we are thrilled to welcome Erin Harrington as the new Executive Director, effective July 8, 2024. The Hiring Committee and the Board are confident that Erin’s management skills, collaborative style, and artistic innovation will lead Hubbard Hall into the exciting Next Act.
Miner, McPhee earn career firsts
WEST HAVEN — Pat Miner and Bubba McPhee each collected their first-career Devil's Bowl Sunoco Sportsman Modified features on Sunday at Devil's Bowl. Mid-Season Championship night meant double features for all classes except for the overflowing Fisher Auto Parts Mini Stocks, sending a litany of winners to victory lane, some for the very first time.
McKeen assumes role as new assistant superintendent of Rutland City Schools
Rutland City Public Schools' new assistant superintendent said her role allows her plenty of opportunities to give back to the district that raised her. Bianca McKeen, who started in the new job last week, is a born-and-raised Rutlander and a graduate of Rutland High School.
Casttleton camp grows interest in volleyball
CASTLETON — A Rutland High School girls volleyball player soars high above the net and blocks the shot of a Mount Anthony Union High School player. That is an image that Vermont State University women's volleyball coach Jessica Trudeau has no trouble picturing. She'd love to see it. But...
The Big Reveal: Vt. residents brace for property tax bills
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Property tax bills will be arriving in the mail soon for Vermonters, and many are likely to suffer from sticker shock. After months of debate over soaring school budgets the yield bill, the average Vermonter will see a 14-percent increase in their bill. But what you will actually pay depends on where you live.
Springfield Players presents ‘It Had To Be You’
Springfield Community Players second production of its 2024 season —It Had To Be You — will be presented at its theater at 165 South St., at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 12 and 19 and Saturday, July 13 and 20, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 and 21.
Chester Democrats to hold Senate primary candidate forum July 16
Five candidates running for the Democratic nomination for three Windsor County state Senate seats with be participating in a forum for Democratic Primary candidates organized by the Chester Democratic Committee. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 at Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St.
Two awarded Springfield Rotary scholarships
SPRINGFIELD SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: From right, Springfield Rotary Club President Debbie Cox and Scholarship Committee members Jim Fog, Bob Flint and Ed McQuaide flank this year’s Rotary Scholarship winners Springfield seniors Lily Farnsworth and Marshall Simpson, who were each awarded a $3,000 scholarship. Farnsworth will be attending Roger Williams to study architecture and Simpson will be at Wheaton College to pursue a degree in nursing. The scholarships were funded by proceeds from the Club’s annual Penny Sale, which will return this October.
Save The Date to Celebrate Lincoln Hall at Hildene
Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home, wants you to save the date and raise a glass to toast the building of Lincoln Hall on Saturday, Sept. 14. The post Save The Date to Celebrate Lincoln Hall at Hildene first appeared on Spotlight News.
Grafton teen found dead after dirt bike crash
Athens, VT- A Grafton teen was found dead on Thursday as a result of a dirt bike crash after being reported missing on Wednesday. Police say Ethan Whitten, 18, crashed his dirt bike down a hill off Brookline Road, near Valley Cemetery Road, in Athens. He was found around 2 p.m. Thursday and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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