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Vermont union workers cry foul over immigration service center layoffs
Unionized workers in Vermont with the federal agency responsible for processing immigration and asylum paperwork claim they are being forced to turn their jobs over to nonunion labor. Members of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America said the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Center is laying off...
“Big Money” Mega Millions Ticket Sold In New York
Friday's Mega Millions drawing was a lucky one for a lottery player in New York. The New York State Lottery announced that a "Big Money" winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in New York from Friday's drawing. That ticket matched four out of five numbers and had the Mega Ball....
My Place opens first hotel in Vermont
My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel-Randolph, VT in Randolph Center, VT. It is the first My Place property to open in Vermont and 74th open and operating My Place property in the U.S. The hotel is owned by Randolph Hospitality LLC and was developed by Realty Development Services LLC. It is managed by Cornerstone Hospitality, which manages two other My Place properties.
Help Develop the Strategies That Will Shape Southern Vermont’s Economic Future: CEDS Public Input Sessions Announced
Southern VT: Community volunteers, municipal leaders, business owners, and others are invited to attend a series of sessions to review and discuss the proposed 2024-2029 Southern Vermont Zone Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that will take place around the region on September 25 and 26. Attendees will be asked for their feedback on the proposed objectives and strategies that will help shape the next 5 years of our region’s economic strategy.
Castleton man arrested for DUI after Rutland crash
RUTLAND — A single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning led to the arrest of a Castleton man for suspected impaired driving. Vermont State Police from the Rutland Barracks responded to a report of a crash at 2862 E Pittsford Rd. around 5:01 a.m. Upon arrival, troopers found the vehicle and...
Milton man overcomes disabilities to become a regular skateboarder in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Vt. — For the 11th year in a row, the annual "A_Dog Day" event will be held at the Andy "A_Dog" Williams skatepark at the Burlington waterfront. "A_Dog" Williams passed away in 2012, after a battle with leukemia. From 12 to 8 p.m., the "A_Dog" event will raise...
Police are investigating after theft at McDonald Farm Stand
DANVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont State Police are investigating a theft at the McDonald Farm Stand in Danville. They say earlier Friday evening, owners of the farm stand reported that a man had entered the stand and stolen the cashbox. Security footage captured this image of the individual. The suspect...
Local Wallingford statue badly vandalized; police continue search for suspects
Wallingford, VT. – After a beloved statue was vandalized earlier this week, the Wallingford community is searching for answers. Wallingford’s Boy with the Leaking Boot statue has been in town since 1898, and was damaged sometime Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The statue has since been removed for repairs, but Wallingford residents are still calling this act of vandalism heartbreaking.
Man arrested in St. Johnsbury for possessing crack cocaine
St. Johnsbury, VT. – A 26-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning after troopers on patrol discovered he was in possession of crack cocaine. Devin Campbell-Reid was part of a group that officers found patrolling near Railroad Street and Portland Street. Police say that, during a consensual encounter with the group, they discovered Campbell-Reid was keeping possible cocaine on his person.
Bringing a legacy back to life: Cy Sloane exhibit begins at Saint Michael’s on Sept. 6
A new art exhibit at Saint Michael’s College’s McCarthy Art Gallery will honor the work of the first art professor on campus, Cyril “Cy” Sloane. Sloane came to Saint Michael’s in the 1950s, and he served as a professor until 1978. After that, he was honored with the title of Professor Emeritus and continued his association with the College until his death in 1989.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers & Business Emergency Gap Assitance Program Help
FEMA has opened two regional Disaster Recovery Centers in our listening area. The Plainfield FEMA office is at the Goddard campus off Route 214. It is located in the location of the old Goddard Cafe. Walk-in hours are 8am-5pm, seven days a week. No appointments are needed. The Barre City...
Talking About Burlington, VT with Brunch
After a short wave of covering projects coming out of Burlington, VT, SLUG thought it would be appropriate to sit down with a Burlington-based band to tell us what the city (and they) are all about. Enter Brunch, a post-punk group made up of Phil Bern (guitar), Mason Kosman (bass), Cameron Mincar (guitar) and Ayden Flanigan (drums). With their laptop placed on the living room floor, SLUG learned what makes Burlington so special and what makes a group like Brunch tick.
North Country Supervisory Union school officials speak with parents and students about PCBs breakout
NEWPORT, Vt. — On Sept. 3, students will be back at North Country Union High School in Newport. However, starting the year will be a much different learning experience from anything they're used to. Multiple failed PCB tests this summer are forcing the student body to not be inside...
Migonis is new Harwood Union cross country coach
Matt Migonis, Waterbury, is the new Harwood Union cross-country coach. He is also the Harwood Union varsity hockey coach. Migonis comes to the cross-country team with a background in running and professional coaching. He also ran cross country and played hockey in high school and ran cross country throughout his undergraduate work at St. Lawrence College.
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