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Gun-wielding robber hits Burlington convenience store
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say a Burlington convenience store was robbed at gunpoint Sunday afternoon. It happened at the Old North End Variety on North Winooski Avenue at about 2:45 p.m. Police say a man walked into the store and pointed a gun at the clerk behind the counter.
Suspect in Church Street homicide pleads not guilty as officials address violent crimes in Burlington
According to police, Aaliyah Johnson shot the victim several times after he hit her and pulled her hair inside a Burlington bar. Read the story on VTDigger here: Suspect in Church Street homicide pleads not guilty as officials address violent crimes in Burlington.
Police investigating Burlington assault over littering
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Burlington police are investigating an assault they say happened Friday night near Walnut and Archibald streets. They say a witness saw a driver throw a can out their car window into the street. The witness threw the can back into the car, telling the driver not to litter.
Townshend man allegedly pulls gun on woman
NEWFANE, Vt. (WCAX) - A Townshend man will be in court on Tuesday after allegedly pulling a gun on a woman in a car. It happened just after 9:45 p.m. Monday in Newfane. Vermont State Police say they received a call from a woman who said a man pointed a handgun at her after approaching her car on Route 30 in Newfane.
Mad River Valley Craft Fair returns Labor Day weekend
Picture shopping in the shadows of the beautiful Green Mountains listening to live music while browsing through a juried fair of over 80 artists offering one-of-a-kind pieces: unique gifts, keepsakes for the home, or special touches to add to the wardrobe. All are welcome to visit the 53rd Mad River Valley Craft Fair, held rain or shine on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kenyon’s Field on Route 100, Waitsfield, Vermont.
Twenty-third annual Green Mountain Stage Race returns to the Mad River Valley
The 23rd edition of the Green Mountain Stage Race (GMSR) will return to the Mad River Valley for Labor Day weekend. This four-day road bicycle stage race attracts 650-750 top professional and amateur cyclists to the area to compete. Last year the GMSR was the largest stage race in North America with over 730 racers competing. For many racers the GMSR is the focus and highlight of their racing season.
DEW Construction Underway on Bellows Free Academy Project in Vermont
Fairfax, VT – Construction is now underway on a renovation and expansion project for Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax. DEW Construction is partnering with the Franklin West Supervisory Union and Black River Design Architects to modernize the school’s infrastructure with 139,663sf of renovations and 17,922sf of new additions.
FEMA disaster assistance teams to visit Stowe this week
STOWE, Vt. — Starting on Tuesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, teams will be going door-to-door in Stowe. Stowe Emergency Management says it is helping residents impacted by the storms and flooding on July 10-11, 2024, apply for disaster assistance. The FEMA teams will be canvassing the...
Send your first day of school photos to the Independent
Today marks the first day of the 2024-2025 school year for Milton Town School District students in grades 5 through 12, as the middle and high schools welcome back their students. As the new school year kicks off, The Milton Independent invites families to submit their first-day-of-school photos for a...
Burlington High School welcomes students back with new cellphone procedure
BURLINGTON, Vt. — As Burlington High School welcomes students back for the school year, they will need to follow a new cellphone procedure. The handheld devices can no longer be used while in class. If a student is caught using their phone, it will be held at the main office until the end of the day.
St. Johnsbury School District races to finish play space upgrades before class starts
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - As kids are going back to school, one district is trying to race the clock to make sure students have a playground. Back in June of this year, the St. Johnsbury School District started a project updating all of their play spaces at the school.
Voters reminded to update address details this week
The Vermont Secretary of State will mail election ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election to all active, registered voters starting in late September. Waterbury Town Clerk Karen Petrovic reminds voters that the Secretary of State’s office will collect address data for the ballot mailing on or around Sept. 2 next week.
State appeals Waterbury’s zoning requirement for armory use
The question of whether a local permit will be needed regarding the future use of the Waterbury armory appears to be headed to state Environmental Court. The state of Vermont on July 22 filed an appeal of the Waterbury Development Review Board’s June 20 decision agreeing with Zoning Administrator Mike Bishop’s explanation of the circumstances that would trigger the need for the state to apply for town zoning approval to use the armory in the future.
Norwich Resident Takes the Helm at VINS
In April of this year, the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) welcomed a new executive director, Alden Smith. Having moved to Norwich in 2022, Smith has been working to be the leader that VINS needs, while he, his wife, Missy, and their three children continue to settle into their home on Church Street.
NEW 4:00pm Start Time Sunday, September 1st, Labor Day Weekend Camping Begins Friday
Barre, VT — Thunder Road and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials announced today a small change in schedule for the 46th Labor Day Classic 200 program presented by NEFCU/VSECU on Sunday, September 1. The annual 200 lap affair will continue to be held on Sunday, September 1 but will move to an evening special with an afternoon Post Time of 4:00pm.
Colchester High School to create hall of fame, honoring 50 years of high school history
COLCHESTER — This year’s first day of school marks Colchester High School’s fiftieth year in session, and to celebrate, CSD plans to install a hall of fame to honor former Lakers. CHS Principal Andrew Conforti told the Sun it’s great to have the students back in the...
Norwich Native Competes in Paris Olympics
Relentless determination: Two words that tell the story of Billy Bender’s journey to the Paris Olympic Games. When Bender, who hails from Norwich, and his pair partner, Oliver Bub, didn’t initially make the United States men’s eight Olympic crew, they didn’t give up. They teamed up for the men’s pair, and the rest is history.
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