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Wanted man turns himself in after hiding from police in South Burlington
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - There was a big police response in South Burlington on Thursday afternoon after a wanted man fled into the woods of a neighborhood. South Burlington officers spotted John Austin, a man wanted in an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon case out of Burlington. But...
Change looms: Marshfield School of Weaving finds a new home in Orange County
“We look old-timey, but we’re actually very, very current,” said Justin Squizzero, the school’s third director in its 50-year history. Read the story on VTDigger here: Change looms: Marshfield School of Weaving finds a new home in Orange County.
Top local mountain bike events
Maxxis Eastern States Cup: Enduro & Downhill, Killington. This showdown at the Killington Bike Park is a major event for downhill and enduro mountain bike racers on the East Coast. The largest prize purse is awarded to riders who conquer both disciplines. This multi-day event attracts racers of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Racers compete on challenging natural and man-made trails that wind through Killington’s three distinct mountain areas.
The number of illegal border crossings from US-Canada increases with migrants heading to NYC.
Previously a humble rest stop for travelers on their way to the Adirondacks or Lake Champlain, the gas station in the quaint city of Plattsburgh, New York, has become a crucial way station for migrants. Located near the northern border, it’s the second-to-last stop on their arduous trek away from home.
Small Adirondack community rallies to change racist hill name
Name-change petition circulates for renaming hill in Franklin County after historic Black settlers. Earlier this month in the small Adirondack community of Bloomingdale, several dozen people packed the Hex and Hop Brewery’s wooden picnic tables to participate in a crusade. They listened to a presentation on the history of...
Community and Business News in Brief, July 24, 2024
The state of Vermont will be opening State Flood Recovery Centers in Barre, Hinesburg, Lyndonville, and Plainfield. While the state is still awaiting a determination on whether any counties are eligible for FEMA public assistance or individual assistance, these centers will help those impacted by this month’s floods navigate the recovery process. These centers are open to all residents from throughout the state. The first center will open in Plainfield on Wednesday, July 24.
Intimate Japanese-Style Jazz Bar to Open in August, Featuring Coffee, Beer, Wine, and Vinyl Records
Hepcat, a small eight-stool bar with a high-quality sound system that will feature vinyl records, is set to open in late August at 6A State Street in Montpelier, in the space formerly occupied by Katie’s Jewels, according to owner Christopher Gleason. Katie’s Jewels is now located on East State Street behind Bohemian Bakery.
Barre Heritage Festival Begins July 24
Despite a second year in a row of major flooding in its downtown, Barre is going forward with a full four-day schedule for the Barre Heritage Festival from July 24 to July 27. In 2023, the celebration had to be postponed from July to September because of a more destructive flood that occurred on the same dates — July 10 and 11 — as this year’s devastating but less destructive flood. The heritage festival has been held in Barre on and off in different iterations since the early 1970s to celebrate the history and ethnicity of the town.
Montpelier Council Discusses Increasing Homelessness; Short Term Rental Ordinance Fails
Homelessness in central Vermont continues to increase, according to Rick DeAngelis, co-director of Good Samaritan Haven. In fact, he told the Montpelier City Council during its July 17 meeting, Vermont has the second highest per capita rate of homelessness in the U.S. As part of a discussion about the increasing homelessness, speaker David Swett indicated that he himself is unhoused, and he praised the Montpelier Police Department for doing a good job dealing with homeless people downtown.
Baristas at the Starbucks in Flatwoods vote 10-1 in favor of forming a union
More than a year after taking a failed vote, workers at the Flatwoods Factory Starbucks voted last week in support of forming a union for their store, according to a Starbucks spokesperson. The post Baristas at the Starbucks in Flatwoods vote 10-1 in favor of forming a union appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
History of Vermonters at the Summer Olympic Games
Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2016. It's been updated and edited with new information ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Vermonters have left tracks in the Winter Olympics snow for decades. The state’s outsized influence on the Games is long-standing and well-documented. The history of Vermonters in the Summer Olympics,...
How to watch, schedule for Elle St. Pierre at the Paris Olympic Games
Elle St. Pierre's dream of an Olympic podium finish officially starts Tuesday, Aug. 6, with the opening round of the women's 1,500-meter run. A 29-year-old dairy farmer from Montgomery, Vermont, St. Pierre is among the medal contenders in the 1,500 at the Paris Olympic Games. The former Richford High School and University of New Hampshire record-setter qualified for the United States Olympic track and field team in two events from the Trials, winning the 5,000 and placing...
Unadilla’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ Has Contemporary Themes
Unadilla Theater’s production of “Uncle Vanya” directed by Alex Brown hit home on several levels. The play by Anton Chekov (first produced in 1899) is the same that launched Unadilla 41 years ago, then-produced by Bill Blachly, Unadilla’s 100-year-old founder and artistic director. It seemed fitting...
Pet of the Week: Zillion
Zillion is a bashful boy who is seeking a library-quiet home to grow up in! Zillion is about 11 months old and doesn’t mind human attention, but he does look for a companion that he can slowly get to know. He came to CVHS when his family was no longer able to care for him. We feel that a calm home would be the best fit for Zillion because of his shy personality. Zillion has only been an indoor cat and had no canine friends in his previous home. He is currently in a room with other feline friends and is doing okay.
Maple Roots Festival at Morse Farm Celebrates Local Musicians
A bird’s-eye view of central Vermont might feature a woodland landscape of rolling hills and twisting rivers, dotted with a network of bandstands radiating rhythms and the pulse of people connecting through dance and song. That will certainly be the case on July 27, when bluegrass strings blended with reggae beats will reverberate from the fields of Morse Farm for the 4th Annual Maple Roots Festival, held rain or shine from noon to midnight.
Lewis Creek Farm suffers from heavy floods
According to Hank Bissell, more than 7 acres of crops were destroyed, farm roads were washed out, and areas of cropland were scoured out as much as three feet deep. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for us to be able to fund reporters covering local news, we need your help! For full access to this story and all online content, please log in or subscribe to the Addison Independent.
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