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Cleanup of former Lyndonville industrial site underway
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) - A former Lyndonville industrial site is poised for redevelopment after sitting vacant for nearly a decade. Daniel Perry has lived in Lyndonville since he was a little kid and remembers when the old Kennametal tap and die manufacturing plant closed in 2014. “They had a lot...
High Court denies pre-trial release for man charged with Rutland officer’s murder
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Supreme Court says the man accused of causing a crash that killed a Rutland Police should remain behind bars until his trial. Police say Tate Rheaume was fleeing from officers in July 2023 when he crossed the center line and collided head-on with Officer Jessica Ebbighausen’s cruiser, killing her. He is awaiting trial for aggravated murder, which carries a mandatory life sentence.
Vermont town closes popular leaf-peeping road to tourist traffic
Leaf-peeping photographers have been flocking to Jenne Road for decades to catch an iconic photograph of the Vermont hillsides ablaze with color while the sunlight splashes on an old red farmhouse. The dirt road in Reading climbs up out of the valley, giving professional and amateur photographers a perfect perch...
Moodie and Streeter Capitalize on Vermont Tire & Service Night Tiger Double Features
Barre, VT — The Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers got the show started on Thursday with their rain-delayed second round of the Myers Container Service Triple Crown. The extra-distance affair began as front-row starters Cameron Ouellette and Brendan Moodie battled hard in the opening circuits, Moodie taking the early lead. Two-by-two three rows deep behind them saw a spirited battle between a six-pack of heavy hitters, riding it out in the early stages and waiting for the perfect opportunity to pounce. Triple Crown point leader Sam Caron would bite the dust on lap 23 with a broken right-front suspension component sending him into the turn one wall with Adam Maynard and Matt Ballard piling in. After leading from the restart, Brendan Moodie would dominate his way to Myers Container Service victory lane with Jason Pelkey in second and Logan Power just barely edging Cameron Ouellette at the line for third.
Manchester man surrenders after Maple Street shooting
MANCHESTER — A 22-year-old Manchester man turned himself in to police Wednesday evening in connection with a shooting at a local convenience store earlier in the day. Authorities issued a warrant for Diogene Nsengiyumva after the incident, which took place around 9:50 a.m. at the El Pacero Market at 326 Maple St.
2024-2025 Property Tax Bill
Important Information Regarding Your 2024-2025 Property Tax Bill. 2024-2025 Property Tax Bills were mailed to property owners this week. Taxes may be paid upon receipt or can be paid by the due dates on the bill. The first installment must be paid no later than September 16, 2024, and the second installment must be paid no later than March 17, 2025. Payments must be paid by the due dates to avoid an 8% penalty. Postmarks will not be accepted. If you have bill pay set up through your bank, please make sure they are aware of when payment needs to be received to be considered on time.
High School Huddle Camp Tour: Essex Hornets
ESSEX, VT – “I’m going to be honest, I think they’re feeling pretty dangerous right now. As long as we stay healthy and do what we need to do, yeah they’re gonna be a dangerous team,” said Essex football head coach, Ethan Curtis on his team. Health was the kryptonite for Hornets football last year. […]
Vermont Braces for Poor Air Quality and Cooler Weather This Weekend
Burlington, VT – An air quality alert is in effect across Vermont, beginning from midnight tonight and extending through midnight Friday. The National Weather Service has warned residents that concentrations of PM 2.5, predominantly from smoke particles due to wildfires in western Canada, are expected to increase, posing a particular risk to sensitive groups. Residents are advised to plan accordingly, especially those with respiratory conditions.
After big storms, GMP crews increasingly rely on drones to assess outages
BETHEL, Vt. (WCAX) - Green Mountain Power has a new tool to help expedite repairs during widespread outages that officials say will end up keeping the cost down for ratepayers. The destructive storms that have wrought havoc on Vermont this summer highlight what experts say is the kind of extreme...
Vermont Conversation: Zephyr Teachout on theater, politics and being ‘willing to fight’
The former New York gubernatorial candidate, who grew up in Norwich, is directing the play ‘Returning to Haifa’ at the Unadilla Theater in Marshfield. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: Zephyr Teachout on theater, politics and being ‘willing to fight’.
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