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Elusive fugitive captured in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A fugitive who police called “extremely dangerous” after he eluded them several times has been caught. U.S. marshals say they captured Andrew Brace in Burlington on Monday. The St. Albans man had been on the run since the end of June when police say...
Truck fire, explosion shut down Route 7 in Ferrisburgh
FERRISBURGH, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont DMV says part of Route 7 in Ferrisburgh was shut down Monday afternoon after a tractor-trailer carrying compressed gas caught fire and exploded. It happened shortly before 3 p.m. near the junction of Greenbush Road. The blast caused a nearby building to also catch...
Williston Fire Department responds to multiple fires in single day
WILLISTON, Vt. — The Williston Fire Department responded to multiple fires on Monday, including one involving a Green Mountain Transit bus. The department was called to an early-morning incident in front of The Overhead Door on Williston Road after an electrical transformer went on fire. By the time firefighters arrived, they saw some smoke and fire damage to the outside of the business.
St. Johnsbury auto parts store employee charged with grand larceny
ST. JOHNSBURY — An employee of O’Reilly’s Auto Parts has been charged with grand larceny following an incident on July 12, police said. Cody Bussiere, 31, of Kirby, is accused of being in possession of stolen retail products from his place of employment at 590 Memorial Dr.
Man faces DUI charge after Somerset crash
SOMERSET — Vermont State Police arrested a 24-year-old Bennington man on a charge of driving under the influence after he crashed his vehicle into a tree and fled the scene July 14. Authorities said they were dispatched to the incident on Somerset Rd around 11:48 p.m. following reports of...
California man arrested in Brattleboro, Vermont, on assault, larceny charges
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — A California man is behind bars after police arrested him in Brattleboro, Vermont, on a number of charges. The Brattleboro Police Department was called to Park Place on Saturday evening just before 6 p.m. for a reported assault. An investigation determined that 40-year-old Brandon Bane of Stockton, California, had threatened to kill a person and told the victim he had a knife.
Magical story ballet “Thumbelina” arrives in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Audiences of all ages will delight in “Thumbelina,” an original story ballet from Avant Vermont Dance, touring southeastern Vermont this July. An adventurous tale of a tiny girl who meets a cast of animals on her way a magical fairyland, “Thumbelina” will be performed at Riverside Park in Springfield on Monday, July 22, at 6 p.m. Additional dates include Saturday, July 20, at 11 a.m., at Lyman Point Park in White River Junction, presented as part of The Junction Dance Festival, and Friday, July 26, at 5:30 and 7 p.m., at Retreat Farm in Brattleboro.
Waterbury CReW organizes volunteers for multi-town flood cleanup
WATERBURY, Vt. — Over the weekend, volunteers from across the state went to Waterbury to help clean up flood damage. The community has seen three floods in one year and many said there's a lot of work that needs to be done for residents. "They've had a lot of...
Gravel roads tell Vermont’s story top to bottom on VTXL cycling route
Joe Cruz, who mapped out the route, poses on a part of the VTXL gravel cycling path. Photo by Charlotte Oliver. The trail demands much of the rider and offers rewards. Its 301 miles are peppered with 30,300 feet in total climb — all on public dirt roads between a dozen rocky sections.
New Jersey, NY and PA Will Be Affected By the Latest Change from the USPS
Do you remember when there wasn't online bill pay through your bank?. If not, let me tell you a story. Not so long ago, after you received a bill in the mail, you would pay it with a check. You would then put the return portion of that bill with...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for upstate New York
The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for: Southwestern Wayne CountyNortheastern Livingston CountySoutheastern Monroe CountyNorthwestern Ontario County Effective Until: 5:15 p.m. ...
St. Lawrence County pair facing drug charges after Sunday morning traffic stop
WADDINGTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – A St. Lawrence County pair is facing drug possession charges after a Sunday morning traffic state by New York State Police. According to authorities, troopers pulled over 19-year-old Shelby Lamay of Madrid and 45-year-old Reid St. Ann of Massena. The duo were allegedly in possession of drug paraphernalia after they were […]
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